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Paige Gross

Cybersecurity

School software provider is the latest target of major hack of personal data

The incident is the latest large-scale data breach in the U.S., as year after year, the number of cybercrimes continues to rise.

Artificial Intelligence

As technology evolves, it becomes harder to tell ‘real’ AI from marketing

Technologists say the hazy definition of “artificial intelligence” leaves a wide opening for companies to over-promise or over-market the capabilities of their products – or even render “AI” more of a marketing gimmick than a real technology.

Emerging Tech

College students ‘cautiously curious’ about AI, despite mixed messages from schools, employers

Some professors at first took a hard line against AI when ChatGPT was introduced in 2022, but students say schools have softened their stands as the usefulness – and career potential – of the technology has become clearer.

Management

How tech impacted “the information environment” of the 2024 election

Artificial and social media influenced voter behavior and political opinions, experts say.

Digital Government

How social media is influencing our interactions with public lands

Getting the perfect online photo is drawing more people into nature. Land managers are trying to mitigate risks and damage to wild places.

Digital Government

Governments often struggle with massive new IT projects

Culture, bureaucracy and serving a broad patchwork of agencies can make a comprehensive technology update a challenge, experts say.