By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Studies indicate 10-50% of couples in the United States met through online dating.[1] Nearly half of dating app users (48%) check their dating app as the last thing they do before going to sleep, and 39% say they check it first […]
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The Perils of Precision Scheduled Railroading: Are Railroads Running Out of Control?
By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Since the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, the American railroad system has played a critical role in the development of the transportation and commerce in the United States. Today, there are over 600 freight railroads in the United States and over 130,000 miles […]
Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Law
By Merve Karagöz, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In today’s fast-paced world, the legal profession, much like every other sector, has seen a remarkable transformation due to the advancements in technology.[1] Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning have become game-changers in the practice of law.[2] These technologies are in […]
The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws
By Jenna Anderson, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com Nearly every business interaction includes an additional form of currency—information. Whether purchasing an item, completing an online application, or using a smart device, consumers share their information directly with companies every day. While it seems obvious some personal information is shared […]
The Evolution of Antitrust in the AI Age
By Zachary Atkins, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com With every passing year it seems an especially innovative or extraordinary technological advancement is on the forefront of implementation across our society. Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is no different. AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard, and Dali are reshaping markets with […]
Social Media Scrutiny Ramps Up Worldwide
By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Social media networks have faced significant scrutiny over the years due to a variety of practices. Most recently, data protection, privacy, and mental health concerns have risen to be the most prominent issues. Both the United States and European Union have set out to address […]
The New Battleground for Free Speech
Photo provided via Pexels.com. The New Battleground for Free Speech By Josh Larkin, Staff Writer The United States was founded on the idea of each citizen having certain inalienable rights and freedoms that could not be taken away from an overreaching federal government. Often considered the cornerstone of […]
A New Information Age: ‘Fake News’ and the Power of Narrative
By Nicole Prieto, Editor-in-Chief In her surrealistic graphic novel Temperance,[1] Cathy Malkasian posits an unusual thought experiment: Can a community enclosed in a ship of stone — buoyed along a fictional sea of fire and convinced it is surrounded by “enemies” that do not exist — thrive unperturbed for 30 […]
FCC Repeals Net Neutrality, But Repeal Remains in Limbo
By Brandon Schall, Staff Writer Since the adoption of the Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet rules, better known as net neutrality, by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Feb. 26, 2015, there has been controversy.[1] The FCC adopted the rules on a 3-2 vote and Chairman Tom Wheeler said, […]
De Facto Mandatory Autonomous Vehicle Ownership
By Kyle Steenland, Staff Writer We have all heard the saying that driving is a privilege and not a right — a privilege regulated by states and dictated by cost. These regulations take many forms across the nation. There exists one commonality, however: legally mandated automotive insurance. With these […]