Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance

The Las Vegas Arts District—a longtime haven for local artists, community organizers, and cultural expression—is at the center of a new wave of gentrification, this time layered with a futuristic twist: smart city surveillance technologies. As new developments reshape the neighborhood’s landscape, local residents are raising concerns about the quiet integration of robotic surveillance, autonomous… Continue reading Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance

Psychological Operations Profit From Negligence

As early as 2010, military and intelligence analysts recognized the immense power and potential dangers of social media and digital platforms. A report by LTC Prentiss O. Baker titled Psychological Operations Within the Cyberspace Domain highlighted the dual-use nature of these platforms. While cyberspace promised unparalleled connectivity and information sharing, it also presented opportunities for… Continue reading Psychological Operations Profit From Negligence

AI Love For Loneliness

Shakespeare may have said that music is the food of love, but increasingly these days, the language of this very real emotion may be artificial intelligence. The growing phenomenon in the search for companionship is becoming more common, with computerized companions generated completely by artificial intelligence. These bots are sophisticated enough to learn from prior… Continue reading AI Love For Loneliness