It was announced on Jan. 28 that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will soon require taxpayers to use facial recognition software to verify their identity. This comes as part of…
A student guide for COVID-19 safety during the Omicron surge
With many students, professors and staff calling in sick, businesses around Portland closing their doors and misinformation running rampant on social media, understanding how to be a responsible citizen and…
CES 2022 presents another year of buzzwords and shallow promises
The Consumer Electronics Show, otherwise known as CES, kicked off this year on Jan. 3, 2022, during a rising surge of COVID-19 cases. Amazon, Google and Microsoft pulled out this…
Elizabeth Holmes: from freethinker to felon
In a historic moment for Silicon Valley, Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and three counts of…
What we know about the Omicron Variant
A troubling new COVID-19 variant—dubbed Omicron—was first identified and then reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021. This variant has been named a…
Delphi: What it means to teach AI morality
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way over the course of the past 10 years. Commercial- and enterprise-level adoption has become more and more common as these tools continue…
New studies explore the causes and symptoms of COVID-19 long-haulers
COVID-19 has been—and still is—a disease that should not be taken lightly. According to the CDC, symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath and/or difficulty…
Takeaways from Portland’s Pacific Northwest Aerospace Expo
The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Expo (PNAE)—hosted by the Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS)—kicked off Oct. 23, 2021. As a student-led organization, PSAS focuses on amateur rocketry, with many members coinciding…
Takeaways from ETH Portland and the future of the internet
ETH Portland kicked off its conference Oct. 28, 2021, showcasing the latest projects and startups within the blockchain communities and the development of what is known as web 3.0. …
China’s energy problem and its effects on the global economy
Many businesses and countries have been struggling to meet the demands brought forth by the pandemic. Increased demand, less resources and less labour have all contributed to the extensive strain…
Facebook’s moment of no return
Facebook Inc. has had quite a rough week during the first month of Oct. On Oct. 4, 2021, from about 11:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Facebook encountered a…