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Do laws to prevent AI-generated deepfake political content violate free speech rights? Communication expert explains , article
Candidates in the 2024 elections are ramping up advertising efforts, but they aren't the only ones creating digital content. States are working to pass legislation to protect elections from the rise of mis- and disinformation created with artificial intelligence, but as communication Professor Cayce Myers explains, this deepfake regulation may go against the First Amendment.
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Ukrainian public opinion on compromise with Russia changing, researcher explains , article
Virginia Tech international affairs expert Gerard Toal has researched Ukrainian public opinion for a decade. His most recent findings indicate that more Ukrainians have become open to entering into negotiations with Russia.
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Humanities-infused leadership program begins second year , article
The institute’s mission is based on the fact that many of the world’s top technology and business executives earned college degrees in the humanities, rather than in specific business or technology skills.
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TikTok ban could set precedent for social media free speech and privacy, experts say , article
Freedom of speech versus national security? Experts discuss what the TikTok ban means for social media, privacy, and public opinion.
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Experts available: Trump assassination attempt, Federal Reserve interest rates, TikTok hearing, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the anticipated rate cut by the Federal Reserve, TikTok appealing to the courts, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Experts discuss interest rate cuts, the economy, and why the Fed has so much power , article
The Federal Reserve Board is likely to cut interest rates at its Sept. 17-18 meeting — but experts from Virginia Tech agree that the adjustment will be small. Vijay Singal, George Morgan, and David Bieri are available to explain why and the reason there is so much attention attached to the Fed’s decision-making.