You Can’t Spell Agriculture Without AI
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
3h ago
You Can’t Spell “Agriculture” Without “AI” By Avery S. Younis In a world of rapidly advancing technology, it is no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a home for itself in the agriculture industry. While technology may be at the forefront of our minds, food still has a monopoly on our stomachs. The population has doubled since 1974—there are over 8 billion humans to feed on this planet.[1] With growing numbers of people and rising concerns about resources, we are faced with an efficiency dilemma: how do we increase agricultural production without straining our environment? One ..read more
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The Sony Defense, Grokster Limitation, and a (Nintendo) Switch-Up?
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
1w ago
The Sony Defense, Grokster Limitation, and a (Nintendo) Switch-Up? By Eleni Paraskevopoulos If you’re a fan of video games, you may be familiar with the concept of emulators.  An emulator is a computer program or device that enables a computer system to function like another device.[1] Imagine you suddenly have the urge to relive the experience of playing “Mario Kart: Double Dash!!” on the GameCube, but you don’t have access to a working GameCube. With an emulator, that wouldn’t be a problem. Emulators are not exclusive to video game consoles.[2] Software developers often use emulators t ..read more
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The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
2w ago
The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face By Caroline Kropka On February 15, 2024, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) finally passed the Senate with over 60 backers.[1] The bill, which was first introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in 2022, seeks to–in the Senators’ words–”protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable.”[2] In particular, KOSA purports to target social media and the harmful effects it can have on children.[3] KOSA would cover Internet-connected online platforms, video games, messaging apps, and video streami ..read more
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TikTok Brain: Can We Save Children’s Attention Spans?
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
2w ago
TikTok Brain: Can We Save Children’s Attention Spans? By Nathan Crispo The Facebook, now just Facebook, launched in February of 2004.[1]  It took just one day for the site to get over one thousand users.[2]  As of 2024, Facebook has more than three billion monthly users and over two billion daily users.[3]  While Facebook is one of the earliest social media platforms that is still widely used today,[4] it is far from alone in having billions of users.  As of January 2024, at least six different social media platforms have more than one billion users.[5]  Social media ..read more
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Video Game Consolidation is Likely to Continue
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
3w ago
Video Game Consolidation is Likely to Continue By Garrett Handegan Video game companies are consolidating at a rapid pace. In 2014 Microsoft acquired Mojang, best known for creating Minecraft.[1] In 2018 Microsoft acquired five new studios: Undead Labs, Playground Games, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion games.[2] In 2020 Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media, a video game holding company responsible for producing some of the most popular video game experiences in the market.[3] In January of 2022 Microsoft announced its intent to buy Activision Blizzard.[4] Activision Blizzard is a company responsible ..read more
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Russian nuke in space? What does that mean for the Outer Space Treaty?
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
1M ago
Russia reportedly wants to put a nuke in space. What does that mean for the Outer Space Treaty? President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on as the U.S., the U.K., and the U.S.S.R. sign the Outer Space Treaty, Jan. 27, 1967 (CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) By: Joe Noser On February 14, 2024, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) made waves when his committee posted a cryptic statement calling on the Biden Administration to declassify all information regarding a “serious national security threat.”[1] The threat, it turns out, is significant: a reported Russian program to put a nucle ..read more
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Tesla’s Recent Electric Vehicle Environmental Challenges
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
1M ago
Tesla’s Recent Electric Vehicle Environmental Challenges By Moses Hutchison   In recent years, Tesla Inc. has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, championing sustainability and innovation.[1] However, recent legal battles and environmental concerns have cast a shadow over the company’s green image. A recent lawsuit filed by 25 California district attorneys accused Tesla of mishandling hazardous waste, shedding light on the environmental challenges inherent in the production and maintenance of electric vehicles.[2] The lawsuit, filed in San Joaquin County Court, alle ..read more
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Deepfake Porn: It Impacts More People Than Just Taylor Swift
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
1M ago
Deepfake Porn: It Impacts More People Than Just Taylor Swift By: Brenna Harman   What is a Deepfake and what is Deepfake Porn? A deepfake is a fake or doctored image generated by a kind of machine learning known as “deep” learning.[1] The machine is fed algorithms and then learns how to produce an output that resembles the images or examples it learned from.[2] Sometimes harmless, this AI can be used to “age yourself,” face swap with your friend, and more.[3] Despite the fun, deep learning can be used to create images that humans are unable to identify as being fake at all.[4] With ..read more
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Speed Machine
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
3M ago
Speed Machine By: Ashlyn Hilburn It is now possible to get a speeding ticket in Richmond City school zones without ever getting pulled over by a police officer.[1] This initiative is designed to improve the safety of people who walk, roll, and bike across streets within school zones.[2] While the implementation of these speed cameras in school zones is relatively new, their approval is not.[3] These cameras were approved by state lawmakers in 2020, and their use was limited to highway work zones and school crossing zones.[4] Up until recently, the use of speed cameras had not yet been impleme ..read more
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Will Copyright Law Keep Up with the Evolution of Streaming Services?
Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
by JOLT
4M ago
Will Copyright Law Keep Up with the Evolution of Streaming Services? By Kaitlyn Dobbins Listening to music is a universal experience, and with the arrival of streaming services like Spotify it has become ever more prevalent. The ability of artists to profit off of their music rests in the protections and rights afforded through copyright law. These rights are available to those who wrote the lyrics and those who sing, and these rights apply whether the song is used on the radio, in a podcast, in the movies, or on a streaming service.[1] Both the producer and the performer have rights in the s ..read more
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