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  Technology’s relationship with Us Is the world we live in bad? Are we safe? These are the two questions that I keep thinking about after learning about the safety of our personal information. It’s the first time I have realized that our data is out there for everyone to see. Like the rest of the world, I am attached to my phone, and when I watched the Moby video, I thought it was on point because that is what we all look like. We eat, sleep and drink with our phones, and every time we google something or post a picture, that information is being stored for the government to see.  Reflecting on the advancements in technology, do the advances out weight the safety concerns. If you surveyed a hundred people on whether they would give up technology to maintain their privacy, I would guess that 100 percent would not give up their phones.   When I was in middle school, my best friend stole my mothers’ email address and used my name to open a Facebook account. My moth...

On Line Influencer What is an influencer? I think of an influencer as someone who convinces me to try something different, wear something different. Online influencers go one step further. They have the power to change people’s minds because they are famous and have vast online audiences. “The power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience. It is important to note that these individuals are not merely marketing tools, but rather social relationship assets with which brands can collaborate to achieve their marketing objectives ”. They have created a reputation for their skilled understanding of a particular topic. Their posts techniques trends and pressure their followers to buy products that they promote.   https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-an-influencer/ . I learned about companies because they choose certain celebrities to influence the way we think so they can grow their brand. Fo...

After watching the video, for the first time, I understood the purpose of AI  and the advancements that they are making. I never gave much thought to the simple changes that I see because of AI. I have realized that we no longer have assembly lines with human beings building cars, but for the first time, we realized the impact that it has on the people who no longer have a job. I started to think about going to the grocery store or Target, and I no longer have to wait in a long line because I can check myself out.  Computers are taking jobs away from many people. Many middle-class Americans are out of a job because of AI, and I question what all these people do to survive and put food on their table. It is scary to think that AI will continue to replace humans over the years, and finding jobs will become more complex.  A pro to AI is the advancements in medical technology. If AI can fight cancer and other diseases, that is an area that will benefit thousands of people. It...

     Apple Airpods The Apple air pods launched in 2016, and they caught on fast and spread very quickly with the early adopters. Anything that Apple launches, the early adopters catch on very soon because it’s Apple. Apple is a status symbol, and everyone likes to buy the latest and greatest of Apple products. The early adopters caught on quickly because of this and soon followed by the early majority. As soon as the early majority saw it, it was impossible to find any left on the shelves. The demand was high, and everyone wanted a pair, even the late adopters.  The AirPods caught on because they are an apple product, but there are many benefits to the AirPods. They are wireless, so people no longer had a wire hanging from their phone to their ears. The AirPods are a very comfortable fit for your ear, and they have excellent audio quality. Another reason why people caught on quickly is they are user-friendly. You can connect your AirPods to any apple device, and...

After reviewing Antiwar.com and American conservative websites, I have learned that their first amendment rights have been taken away. Big tech companies censor traditional websites, so they cannot report news that the mainstream media are not saying. If their first amendment rights were not taken away and allowed to report the stories they want, then the left may have a different view. For example, you don’t see much about the problem at the border on mainstream media, but you will see a different story if you look at conservative websites. If you fact-check it, then you can easily find out if the rumors are real or fake. It is hard to find these websites that talk about anti-war or other issues because they don’t want people to know that they have strong feelings against the war because they have first-hand knowledge of what is going on.

  EOTO Amazon Kindle In 2007 Amazon launched the kindle.  A device where people could purchase books and magazines online and download them to their Kindle to read.  They no longer had to go to a bookstore or the library. When Amazon launched the Kindle, the sole purpose was to bring people books to read for enjoyment.  Their intention was not to compete with other tablets. Over the years, other electronic devices like the phone and computers have evolved with technology; for example, the phone now has a camera,  but the Kindle has remained a book but has improved with technology.  The original kindle did not have any real problems that would cause people not to read, but they didn’t make improvements to make it more appealing. The first kindle did not have touch control, so Kindle came up with a full keyboard, navigation buttons, and a design to make it helpful for people to hold in their hands. It also gave an option to hear your book, so Kindle offered...

Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship.' Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over censorship; an article published by Independent news discusses how  Florida lawmakers are targeting Twitter, Facebook, and other tech giants over their First Amendment Rights that they feel are being violated. This article focuses on how conservatives and the Republican party no longer have the same rights on social media and are censored by these big firms. The First Amendment grants all citizens the freedom of speech or the press. It does not allow obscenity, fraud, illegal conduct, or if it incites imminent lawless actions. Since the January protest, President Trump has been banned from all social media platforms. He no longer has the same rights as other individuals because they feel that he incited the storming of the capital.   Other political conservatives have also been banned. “Florida is trying to take the virtual public square as a place where informati...