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Image Warfare: The Use of Memes in the Production of Misinformation

By Alan Cunningham Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Abstract: Misinformation is a growing problem in societies all across the globe, from the United States to South Africa to India, being promulgated and amplified by individuals invested in local politics and by foreign intelligence entities intending to manipulate a… Read more »

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The Laws and Liabilities of Autonomous Vehicles

Currently, 93% of car accidents are caused by errors in user judgment or control.⁴ To prevent accidents from happening in the first place, manufacturers are implementing advanced driver assistance (ADA) systems to take control away from the driver. The features of these include collision sensors, automatic braking, cruise control, and lane-position maintenance systems.⁵ The next step of advanced driver assistance does not involve any driver input whatsoever––autonomous vehicles (AVs).

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Rural Connection: Increasing Broadband Infrastructure to Meet 21st Century Needs

Rural communities each face a unique set of challenges, but a common theme appearing in almost all is unreliable internet. Bridging the rural broadband gap will not only assist economic recovery, but also have positive externalities that will connect people to resources related to healthcare, education, food, and infrastructure.