Opinion: Distance Learning and the Truth About the Digital Divide
As thousands of schools and universities close worldwide and move to online teaching, the gulf between those who have access to the Internet, and those who do not, is becoming More
The End of Privacy? Canada Investigates Facial Recognition Technology
On February 21st, the Federal Office of the Privacy Commissioner and its three provincial counterparts in British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta announced they are teaming up to investigate whether Canadian More
Opinion: Be Aware of Technology-Induced Ambivalence Toward Privacy
Apathy and helplessness characterize the public’s outlook toward the increasing erosion of privacy rights occurring alongside ever-improving technology. From the rise of social media, to smart devices, to facial recognition More
Misinformation and the Coronavirus: Narratives of Truth in the Digital Age
The recent outbreak of COVID-19, or the “coronavirus”, has captured the world’s attention. Officially deemed an international emergency in January, ceaseless reporting has been conducted on the potential implications of More
UK Allows Huawei: Has the US Lost Control Over its Allies?
On January 28th, after a long period of contemplation, the UK government has finally allowed the Chinese technology giant, Huawei, to participate, with a limited role, in the construction of More
The Cold War over your iPhone: Politicizing 5G Networking
To the average consumer, the concept of “5G” may seem obscure and unimportant – a flashy sell for Apple’s newest line. Over the past two decades, the telecommunication industry’s jump More
Opinion: A Call for Technomorality in the New Scientific Revolution
Albert Einstein famously said of the development of the atomic bomb: “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” In our modern world, defined by the More
TikTok and Political Neutrality: The Current Conflicting State of Social Media Platforms
Initially launched in 2016, the video-sharing digital platform TikTok currently boasts over 500 million active users a month. It enables the spread of short 15 second videos, which are mainly More
Facing Reality: The Unregulated Rise of Facial Recognition
Once just an element of science-fiction, facial recognition has transitioned from fantasy to a popular commodity. The technology has developed from an obscure 1960s lab project, into an asset for More
Information-for-Profit: How Big Tech Impacts Democracy
In 1969, U.S Vice President Spiro Agnew warned that Americans ”should be made aware of the trend toward monopolization of the great public information vehicles, and the concentration of power More