Privacy

         The Ted talks I just watched made me even more uncomfortable about the environment we live in. One of the presentations covered how facial recognition and scanning license plate numbers make enormous volumes of personal data easily available to any person and people in power, like police officers. I do not like that a random person who trained for 26 weeks to be a police officer can know more about me than they should. One of the talks said even some retail stores can use this data to lure you in to buy items you like because they have access to that information. It's all around scary to consider that anyone can instantly locate you. I see how easily power can be misused, and I’m concerned that this technology might be used for harmful purposes. It is difficult to ignore the potential dangers when someone loses their privacy in government, business, or crime.

        Watching the recent Ted Talk really let me see the idea of digital domestic violence,especially the effect of revenge porn on women. Learning about the heavy psychological and emotional impact on victims was truly heartbreaking to me. It is upsetting to think that some people use the internet to hurt, control, and shame others. Hearing that many women endure pain quietly and cannot escape the consequences of another person's hate truly saddened me during the speech. 

The government definitely can do more to address these issues. They can simply do it if they work hard enough. Data security, facial recognition, and cyberbullying all need more responsibility and tougher policies that come with them. The government needs better and clearly more specific laws to protect victims of cybercrime and they also need to require businesses to respect people's privacy rights. This would most likely help prevent the misuse of technology. In the growing digital world, it is essential to prioritize people's safety and privacy.

The history and workings of the U.S Supreme Court

BLOG POST#2  The history and workings of the U.S. Supreme Court

Today I will be answering the following questions below, about the U.S supreme court.

• What did you learn about the Supreme Court that you didn't already know?

 What I didn't know is that both traditional and citizen journalists have a equal and strong personal right to freedom of the press.

• What is the most important take-away point about the Supreme Court?

The most important takeaway to me is that neutral laws that apply to everyone equally are known as laws of general applicability. Examples of this are criminal and traffic laws.  Another crucial takeaway you discussed is that the First Amendment doesn't protect everything, and it doesn't cover everything, reminding me to watch what I do and say.

• What was the most surprising thing you learned?

The most surprising thing I learned is that both traditional and citizen journalists have a equal and strong personal right to freedom of the press.

• How did the video change the way you thought of the Supreme Court?

I had certain opinions about the Supreme Court because, whenever I saw news about them, they would begin to reexamine wild previous cases and situations(giving the convicted another chance in a sense). This led me to believe that the court was less strict and that they were, in a sense, bending their own rules. However, I am beginning to see that instead of the rules changing with the people, it is probably the people who are changing with the rules. Actually, it's a combination of the two.

TOP FIVE SOURCES OF NEWS AND INFORMATION.

 TOP FIVE SOURCES OF NEWS AND INFORMATION. 

1. Apple News 

   
   

   To me, Apple News is usually a reliable and customized source (by your data and what news you search). This source has the newest headlines and is easy to understand because it is well organized. They are user friendly since it lets you specifically filter news depending on subjects of interest like politics, entertainment, sports, technology, and more. I have also noticed that Apple News also lets us customers access high-quality media by subscription to premium materials like The Wall Street Journal or National Geographic.Another thing I like is that instead of depending just on one source, they gather stories from several credible news organizations, including The New York Times, BBC, and Reuters, which, in my opinion, guarantees a balanced view. The platform sets itself apart even more by its dedication to user privacy and avoidance of the usage of personal data, which many of us are concerned about. Apple News is my number one news source because of these great qualities.

   
   

   daily mail

   
   

   The Daily Mail also gives us in depth reporting on a broad variety of subjects, including current events, celebrity gossip, politics, and true crime news, making it my second favorite source. The Daily Mail has developed its reputation for providing breaking news as well. One of its strengths is that its content flows well together for us readers to follow along with; they have catchy headlines but usually go into more depth about the topics it covers. Whoever wants up to date and complete news information should read The Daily Mail because it is always adding new stories about accurate world events and scandals. A lot of the pieces they focus on are less likely to be false because they are based on data, interviews, and reliable sources. The Daily Mail also practices openness when mistakes come out and responds quite quickly for fixes, which I love for the genuineness and authenticity of it.

   
   

   CNN 

   One of the most well-known news sites I know is CNN for its coverage of world events, political analysis, and live newscasts from places where news is breaking. They are known for going into excellent detail about a lot of different subjects like the others. They often come out with news right away. Many people, including me, look to CNN for news because it covers stories from different points of view and has a team of skilled reporters and experts. CNN helps to report on current events and historical events in real time. Their writing goes into specific detail and dives into difficult topics that are necessary to know about. I recommend CNN to others who want to find reliable news because they are clearly committed to professional writing and following editorial standards.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   The New York Times

   The New York Times has been thought of for decades as one of the most reliable news sources in the world. I grew up hearing about significant breaking stories the NY Times has made. A lot of people trust them because they care about accuracy, editorial freedom, and news that is based on investigations. The Times is known for its in depth coverage of local and global events. They often go deep into tough issues that go beyond the news. In addition to having a strict code of ethics, the New York Times stands out because they value the truth in journalism. They regularly give fact checking top importance, which makes it less likely that false information will get out to us. Many awards have been given to the newspaper for its investigative reporting, helping to lead to big changes in society and the law. I strongly recommend the New York Times as a reliable source of news for people who care about facts, think investigative reports are interesting, and their being checked multiple times.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   USA Today 

   
   

   I know of USA Today for how well they cover breaking news and how clear it is made for me. They are one of the top sources I see posting on TikTok, knowing some people look to that app for news. They are another source that has vivid pictures and excellent summary approaches, which makes it especially appealing to readers like me and others who want a short but informative review of current events. USA Today gives me a wide view of what I need to see by covering health, sports, entertainment, and national and foreign news, like most of the others. It is one of the most read newspapers in the US because they keep trying to appeal to a wide range of readers. USA Today should be a top choice for anyone who wants a comprehensible version of everyday news. USA Today is my 5th choice because, in my opinion, it is not as in depth as the other news sources, but overall I recommend USA Today to people who want factual information that is simple to understand through visual aspects and is dependable.