Thanks to a former student, I have been trying new Digital Fitness app from PWC. During the pandemic, they are making it free for anyone wanting to better understand the changing technologies and other issues in business. Once you setup an account, the app guides you through a quiz to determine your digital aptitude. Then …
How watching cat videos is affecting the environment
The amount of streaming data as well as the large data storage centers are having an negative impact on the environment. Some experts believe the data technology industry rivals the airline industry on the environmental impact. Photo by Manuel Geissinger from Pexels With the number of new devices collecting data, the demands for electricity are …
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The algorithm made me do it!
The algorithm made me do it shows one of the primary reasons explainable artificial intelligence will be needed in the future. Many AI solutions seem to be a black box which few, if any, individuals can explain the particular output. This Harvard Business Review article highlights why the black box approach to AI in the …
Juice-jacking — Is this a real security threat?
Juice jacking is ability for cybercriminals to replace legitimate, public USB chargers with devices that have the capability to download data from your phones. Just this month, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office warned travelers of the potential dangers of using USB charging ports in public places. Image by mhoppsy from Pixabay However, when asked, …
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Are you teaching Blockchain?
For those of us discussing blockchain in our accounting courses, it can sometimes be difficult for students to visualize how the blockchain works. I recently used this game in my business analytics and emerging technologies course for upper level accounting students. The feedback was great! Students commented that it helped them visualize the blockchain even …
I Teach Accounting Information Systems 