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Samara Lynn

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Covers:  Technology, STEM, wi-fi, consumer networking, AI, cryptocurrency, politics and tech, social justice and tech, racism and tech, tech and social issues, diversity in STEM and tech.
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Nerdinista. Technology journalist. ❤ my 🐶. Senior editor, MES Computing. Fully migrating to Bluesky as of 11/15: @samaralynn.bsky.social

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Public School Districts 'Outmatched' By Cybercriminals: Lumifi Cyber Exec

Public School Districts 'Outmatched' By Cybercriminals: Lumifi Cyber Exec

MEScomputing — Lumifi Cyber Field CISO speaks on the biggest threats public school districts face, and how his company's platform is designed to shore up their defenses.,

How Organizations Can Fight 'Voiceprint' Fraud, Following OpenAI CEO's Warning

How Organizations Can Fight 'Voiceprint' Fraud, Following OpenAI CEO's Warning

MEScomputing — With the rise of AI, comes the rise of voice authentication fraud.,

Bots in Blackface - The Rise of Fake Black People on Social Media Promoting Political Agendas - B...

Bots in Blackface - The Rise of Fake Black People on Social Media Promoting Political Agendas - B...

google.com — If you follow Donald Trump's Twitter feed, you may have noticed several prominent accounts that appear to be profiles belonging to black people-high up on his Twitter feed of responses. Some of these accounts have thousands and thousands of followers. Others even have the blue Twitter check mark next to their account names.

Net Neutrality and the Ghettoization of the Internet

Net Neutrality and the Ghettoization of the Internet

PCMag — The definition of "ghetto" per Merriam-Webster online: a part of a city in which members of a particular group or race live usually in poor conditions. That might soon extend to the Internet thanks to the recent ruling in the D.C.

Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: 21st Century Tools for Racism - Black Enterprise

Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: 21st Century Tools for Racism - Black Enterprise

ampproject.org — Black activists and technologists are increasingly raising the alarm about what one has called 'the new frontier of civil rights'-that is, growing concerns over inherent racism in artificial intelligence and computer algorithm technologies. It was proven that algorithms behind many social media platforms were manipulated in an attempt to influence black voters.

'They don't know Sally': Black teen defends white woman who cut his dreadlocks in viral video

'They don't know Sally': Black teen defends white woman who cut his dreadlocks in viral video

ABC News — Some members of Englewood, Chicago come out in Sally Hazelgrove's defense. Kobe Richardson rolled up his pant leg to show where the bullets had torn through his flesh. His leg looked mangled, even after three years of healing. "I was shot 14 times and left for dead," he said.

IT Leadership Spotlight Series: From Former Mayor To Quantum Computing Executive

IT Leadership Spotlight Series: From Former Mayor To Quantum Computing Executive

MEScomputing — Farrah N. Khan, former mayor of a large U.S. city, is now an executive at a tech firm and has plenty of thoughts on quantum computing threats, and women innovating in cybersecurity.

Facing Federal Budget Slashes, More Nonprofits Are Turning To AI

Facing Federal Budget Slashes, More Nonprofits Are Turning To AI

MEScomputing — Nonprofits may be outpacing for-profits in AI adoption in some use cases, studies show.

'Q Day:' What Midmarket IT Leaders Need To Do To Prepare Now

'Q Day:' What Midmarket IT Leaders Need To Do To Prepare Now

MEScomputing — Concerns about hackers accessing quantum computers are being raised by cybersecurity folks, despite post-quantum computing encryption.

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