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Daniel Greene: Who Owns the Internet?
October 13, 2022 | Emily DavidsonA look at the history behind the commercial real estate firms that build, own, and operate the infrastructure at the base of the intern …

Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty
October 10, 2022 | Mia K. HinckleCan a community barbeque be more beneficial to citizens than learning computing skills? Insights from INFO Assistant Professor Daniel G …

NBC News: Declining Cookies Won’t Stop Data Tracking (feat. Ido Sivan-Sevilla)
October 7, 2022 | Emily DavidsonThird party data tracking is on its way out with retailers adopting more sophisticated methods.

UMD INFO College Introduces Technology and Information Design Major
October 1, 2022 | Ava Thompson | The DiamondbackThe new major focuses on building and designing prototypes for new technologies such as apps and computers.

NPR News: Crypto and Retirement Form a Controversial Combination (feat. M. R. Sauter)
September 22, 2022 | Emily DavidsonTensions rise between government regulators and pension fund managers over the prudence of crypto investments.

NBC NEWS: A Viral Social Media Post Raises Concerns for Data Security (feat. Jen Golbeck)
September 22, 2022 | Emily DavidsonDr. Golbeck advises people to be skeptical of the data their devices request.

Lifewire: Are Free Apps Worth the Risks to Your Data? (feat. Jessica Vitak)
September 22, 2022 | Emily DavidsonGoogle Play Store reveals how users’ data is shared, but many may choose to value tech over privacy.