News
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June 28, 2019
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The Strange Politics of Facial Recognition
The Atlantic talks to Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, about facial recognition technology.
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June 25, 2019
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An unstoppable partnership: Seneca Park Zoo and RIT
ZooNooz, a publication by the Seneca Park Zoo, highlights projects with RIT.
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June 18, 2019
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‘Yarn Bombers’ use craft to make a statement
The Washington Post features Hinda Mandell, associate professor of communications, who said that yarn bombing is part of a long tradition in which women use textile arts to agitate, excite or inspire.
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June 18, 2019
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RIT offers film and photography, music, belly dancing and ukuleles at this year’s Fringe
RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members are part of a 12-day lineup of more than 500 eclectic performances in this year’s KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, Sept. 10-21 in Rochester. RIT also is a major educational sponsor of the community collaborative event, now in its eighth year.
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June 12, 2019
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Could a weakening US economy imperil Trump’s trade war against China?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Conversation.
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June 7, 2019
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'Newborn' gets 99 new faces
Prishtina Insight features an urban interactive installation created by Lauren Peace ’17 (journalism).
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May 29, 2019
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Rare Earths, Bonds, and Permit Hell: 3 Weapons China Can Use to Escalate the Trade War
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by Fortune.
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May 23, 2019
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Trump Will Not be Heralding Victory in Trade War with China Anytime Soon
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
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May 21, 2019
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Complaints Filed Against Facebook Over Missing Facial Recognition Opt-Out In Some Accounts
Z6 Mag reports on Professor Evan Selinger, Department of Philosophy, talking about Facebook's policies for facial recognition.
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May 20, 2019
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Report finds some users can’t opt out of Facebook’s face recognition
The Daily Dot reports on Professor Evan Selinger, Department of Philosophy, talking about Facebook's policies for facial recognition.
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May 20, 2019
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Survey: Feelings on pot follow political lines
WXXI reports on an RIT study that found a striking difference between political parties on the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana in New York state.
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May 20, 2019
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Facebook's Face Recognition Privacy Setting Missing for Some Users
Professor Evan Selinger, Department of Philosophy, talks to Consumer Reports about Facebook's policies for facial recognition.
