{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60269b8c-0bac-4ce4-83ba-e9116d5296e3/6a39e7f200998a7fc877813b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Digital Product Passport Standard Is Here: Thomas Knothe on JTC 24, AI, and the Future of Physical Products","description":"<p>Just a few weeks after the European Union finalized the first Digital Product Passport standard, JTC 24 Chair Thomas Knothe returns to the Mr. Beacon Podcast to explain what it means for manufacturers, consumers, and the future of AI-driven commerce. We discuss batteries, circular economy goals, product transparency, repairability, security, and how Digital Product Passports could become foundational infrastructure for AI agents operating in the physical world.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas’ Top 3 Movies:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>“Dirty Dancing” directed by Emile Ardolino: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcmQNy9FsM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcmQNy9FsM</a></li><li>“Amadeus” directed by Miloš Forman: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7kWQj9FCGY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7kWQj9FCGY</a></li><li>“Shining Through” directed by Davbid Seltzer: <a href=\"http://youtube.com/watch?v=ChujSmX8KDU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://youtube.com/watch?v=ChujSmX8KDU</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of <a href=\"http://ambientchat.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ambientChat.ai</a> — Using AI to connect people with places and products&nbsp; with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data.</p><p><br></p><p>Our sponsor is Identiv <a href=\"https://www.identiv.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.identiv.com</a>, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon <a href=\"http://www.blecon.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.blecon.net</a>. Blecon who delivers asset tracking and condition monitoring using the devices your team already carries.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Stephen Statler"}