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Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma” shows how harmful oversharing on social media can be. In addition to security concerns, social sites feed an unhealthy desire to keep up appearances, according to psychologists. So how can we share useful information without the problems associated with most social platforms? The answer is Magma, a free app that blends…
It has recently been revealed that Amazon previously used a recruiting tool that had a bias against women. Amazon, who abandoned this tool in 2015, stated that its models were made to favor men over women after ten years of analyzing the resumes of the male-dominated tech industry. So why were these tools favoring women?…
Breaking into the information systems tech field can be difficult because of changing technology, competitiveness, and economic conditions. However, there are many ways to position yourself for burgeoning careers in IT, both academically and on the job market. One way is through temporary assignments. Clearly this is not always the end all be all for…
The field of information technology offers a variety of promising job opportunities, but the rising area of cloud computing is often overlooked. Robert Howden, IT professor at Computer Systems Institute, answered some important questions about this fascinating field. Can you provide a brief explanation of cloud computing? Cloud computing is taking advantage of powerful resources…