Category: technology
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Social Media- The New Main St. Protest
Using social media platforms to vent, discuss, and to post taboo subjects is not a form of living in victimhood; it is a self-proclamation at its finest. It is the march down Main St. in your quaint town with a handful of readers who might care what you have to say. While it is also…
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Why I’m Fighting AI
More and more people around the world are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make their lives a little easier and more efficient. Teenagers are asking Chat GPT for dating advice, businessmen are managing their schedules with Google Assistant, and globetrotters are picking up new languages with Duolingo. The principal at my former school…
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Fact Or Fiction? Don’t Be Fooled Again
In case you missed it, every April 2nd, fact-checkers worldwide pause to celebrate International Fact-Checking Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the essential work of verifying information and combating the rising tide of misinformation. This year’s event, launched in 2016 by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute, comes at a time of heightened…
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Should People Be Worried About TikTok Becoming Gen-Z’s Go-To Search Engine?
In recent years, the TikTok app emerged as more than just a platform for entertainment or dance trends. It’s been gaining popularity worldwide as a tool for information on everything from product reviews to life hacks, cooking recipes, restaurant recommendations, and even news. A 2024 report by Adobe found that nearly 1 in 10 Gen…
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Common Scams To Avoid: Protecting Yourself From Online Fraud
Image Credit: Pexels- Markus Winkler The other day, while I was engrossed in a search for a captivating Dr. Phil episode, I found myself facing an unpleasant reality. My YouTube account had been hacked, leaving me in a state of shock. It was a wake-up call that prompted me to reflect on the various scams…