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What Is Section 230? An Expert on Internet Law and Regulation Explains the Legislation that Paved the Way for Facebook, Google and Twitter
The 1996 law passed while the internet was still embryonic and downright terrifying to some lawmakers for what it could unleash.
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Government Employees' Online Personal Info Presents Unmitigated Risk Vector
Today, 1 in 15 government workers is exposed to social engineering attacks.
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4 Ways that Volunteering Can Be Good for You
Volunteering, especially when it’s done on a regular basis, can help you make new acquaintances.
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Big Tech Has a Vaccine Misinformation Problem – Here’s What a Social Media Expert Recommends
Individuals and groups that spread medical misinformation are well organized to exploit the weaknesses of the engagement-driven ecosystems on social media platforms.
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Your Phone's Dark Mode May Not Actually Save Much Battery Power
But that doesn't mean the feature can't be helpful.
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Fixing the Fractured Federal Approach to Cybersecurity
It’s time for a centralized cybersecurity-focused agency.
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Federal Push for Omnichannel Experiences to Deliver Modern Public Service
An omnichannel experience is more than plugging texts, email or video communications into a program.
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Health Apps Track Vital Health Stats for Millions of People, but Doctors Aren’t Using the Data – Here’s How It Could Reduce Costs and Patient Outcomes
Mobile health apps and gadgets could help doctors and patients treat chronic illnesses in real time.
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What Is a Breakthrough Infection? 6 Questions Answered about Catching COVID-19
Vaccines don’t ward off every single infection but they do massively lower the risk.
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How ‘Degree Discrimination’ Can Affect Feds’ Pay
As long as the majority of federal positions require degrees, opening up opportunities to pursue higher education will be key to creating a more diverse workforce.
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Military Robots Dig into New Underground Environments
Only a few organic creatures specifically designed for that environment are able to do it well.
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To Find Cybersecurity Talent, Poach From Other Fields
Cybersecurity pros are in demand, which means the government will need to think of new sources.
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Fight for Control Threatens to Destabilize and Fragment the Internet
International power plays are a threat to a stable, open internet.
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Young Workers Want Good Communications, Not Perks
Researchers say more emphasis needs to go toward training leaders and managers on how to be effective communicators and convey respectful communication with their employees.
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Why Women Need Male Allies in the Workplace – and Why Fighting Everyday Sexism Enriches Men Too
Women who perceive their male colleagues as allies are more likely to feel included in a workplace.
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Screentime Can Make You Feel Sick – Here Are Ways to Manage Cybersickness
Your devices can trigger symptoms similar to motion sickness.
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A Guide to Delivering Great Experiences for Employees as They Embrace the Future of Work
Federal agencies need to invest in technologies that enable employees to work from both the office and remote locations.
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Why People End Up Mad When AI Flags Toxic Speech
Facebook says its artificial intelligence models identified and pulled down 27 million pieces of hate speech in the final three months of 2020.
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The State of Data Security in the Federal Government
Most agencies don’t have a solid grasp of what data they have or where it is located.
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Low- and Middle-Income Countries Lack Access to Big Data Analysis – Here’s How to Fill the Gap
Statistical infrastructure can help improve everything from health care to politics.
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