Protecting our Digital Fingerprints: The Need for Biometrics Regulation
Every time I pick up my phone, it’s already unlocked; my facial scan ran instantaneously. I no longer associate opening my laptop with “logging in”—my fingerprint suffices. Before even finishing the word “Alexa,” the device has matched my voice to
Transistors on the Edge: The Quest for Energy-Efficient Computing
We are at an inflection point with so many promising technological breakthroughs. In recent years, we have made meteoric advancements in terms of artificial intelligence and machine learning. From Deep Blue, to AlphaGo, to ChatGPT, these advancements show the shift
Unlocking the Potential of VR Headsets in Education: Exploring the Dichotomy of Immersive Learning Experiences
What do these have in common: artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality? Over the years, there have been many technological advancements, and these examples that I listed are just a few of many. In regards to education, there have
Save the Whales: China, Video Games, and the Future of Online Gambling
The Event It’s December 22, 2023. In China, outrage and panic have taken hold. Some of the country’s flagship corporations find their stock plummeting as much as 16 to 25%. Citizens and companies alike express unified outrage in response to new
15 Minutes of Fame: Viral Science Through the Lens of Superconductors
This summer, a group of researchers from Korea University stirred up excitement in the scientific community with the news of a material called LK-99. Led by Lee Sukbae and Kim Ji-Hoon, the scientists released information about a room temperature superconductor.
Why BeReal will BeGone
Throughout my high school days, I'd kick off my mornings with Casey Neistat's daily vlog while munching on breakfast. This daily ritual offered me a chance to delve into Neistat's take on social media and its all-encompassing sway on our
Seeking Arrangement: TikTok, Sugar Daddies
Like most of my peers, I’ve spent a large part of the last year and a half on TikTok. Since its meteoric rise at the onset of the pandemic, the platform has now stabilized as a cultural monolith, clocking in
Trump, Twitter, TRUTH, and Lies
When Twitter banned Donald Trump from its platform, it became clear that society had reached a point at which the scope and power of social media platforms far exceeded what anyone could have predicted. We had the “leader of the
The Age of Peak Journalism?
Journalism’s value to consumers has decreased dramatically, even as its role in society has become increasingly important. Traditional media companies are struggling to get by, as they compete to stay relevant in the attention economy dominated by social media giants.
How Tiktok Ads and Online Retailers Get Under Your Skin
“Wait, babe, don’t leave just yet!” A full-screen popup appears on attempt to leave the Princess Polly website, offering you a 10% coupon in hopes that you’ll stay and make a (now discounted) purchase. On Amazon, millions of products are