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Daniel Greene: Who Owns the Internet?

October 13, 2022 | Emily Davidson

A look at the history behind the commercial real estate firms that build, own, and operate the infrastructure at the base of the intern …

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Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty

October 10, 2022 | Mia K. Hinckle

Can 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 Davidson

Third party data tracking is on its way out with retailers adopting more sophisticated methods.

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UMD INFO College Introduces Technology and Information Design Major

October 1, 2022 | Ava Thompson | The Diamondback

The new major focuses on building and designing prototypes for new technologies such as apps and computers.

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NPR News: Crypto and Retirement Form a Controversial Combination (feat. M. R. Sauter)

September 22, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Tensions rise between government regulators and pension fund managers over the prudence of crypto investments.

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NBC NEWS: A Viral Social Media Post Raises Concerns for Data Security (feat. Jen Golbeck)

September 22, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Dr. Golbeck advises people to be skeptical of the data their devices request.

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Lifewire: Are Free Apps Worth the Risks to Your Data? (feat. Jessica Vitak)

September 22, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Google Play Store reveals how users’ data is shared, but many may choose to value tech over privacy.

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The Conversation: How the Taliban’s New Regime Compares to the Last (feat. Cody Buntain)

September 22, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Research by Dr. Buntain reveals changes in the Taliban’s oppressive tactics against women.

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MD Today: How AI Could Help Writers Spot Stereotypes (feat. Niklas Elmqvist)

September 19, 2022 | Melissa Brachfeld | MD Today

Tool to Identify Social Biases in Creative Writing Ultimately Leaves Artists in Control