AI, Fake News, and War

Over the past several weeks, people across the world have flocked to media and news outlets for information on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Apps such as Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok have become primary news sources for millions of users. However, the algorithmic nature of social media raises a journalistic dilemma. Specifically, obtainingContinue reading “AI, Fake News, and War”

Big Tech Braces For Increased Global Regulation

After the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus in 2020, companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta have become staples of modern society, easing the transition to daily digital functioning. However, for years, Big Tech has faced backlash from global legislatures regarding copyright, data collection, and human rights. Now, after the revelations of FrancesContinue reading “Big Tech Braces For Increased Global Regulation”

From Facebook to the Metaverse: What You Should Know

Last Thursday CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerburg announced a huge rebranding of the social media giant, Facebook. The new brand, named Meta, brings together all of Facebook’s apps and technologies under one new parent company. “Meta” signifies the company’s new commitment to developing the “metaverse”, a 3D immersive version of the internet. The company isContinue reading “From Facebook to the Metaverse: What You Should Know”

Big Tech Faces Challenges From New Senate Bill

It is well known that social media platforms operated by “Big Tech” companies play a vital role in advertising and allowing goods to reach the online market. In fact the market power held by these companies is so strong that they have been known to use their own platform to unfairly promote their products overContinue reading “Big Tech Faces Challenges From New Senate Bill”

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