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Scams enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to reach a new level of deception with the introduction of features such as ChatGPT 4o, that allow users to create convincing, photorealistic images, including fake documents, and realistic deepfake voices.聽 聽 A panel of Virginia Tech experts, including computer ethics educator Dan Dunlap, digital literacy educator Julia Feerrar, cybersecurity researcher Murat聽Kantarcioglu, and criminologist Katalin Parti, discussed the implications of this ever-advancing technology.

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A high-stakes showdown is underway in Washington and it could change the future of big tech. The U.S. Department of Justice is taking on Google in a three-week hearing that could force the company to spin off its Chrome web browser. According to Virginia Tech new media and communications technology expert James Ivory, the goal here is to rein in what the government believes, and what was ruled last summer to be, a monopoly over online search.

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UC San Diego Health mental health expert is available to discuss treatment-resistant depression.

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The first 100 days of President Donald Trump鈥檚 second term were highlight by fast-paced executive actions, deepening political polarization, and mixed public reaction, says Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.

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April is financial literacy month, but informed economic decisions are needed every day. Whether it鈥檚 budgeting, saving or spending, consumers are faced with choices on how to best manage their money. According to the TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, financial literacy rates have dropped from 52% in 2020 to 48% in 2024.

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On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month in May a Rutgers Health expert shares insights on mental health challenges and how New Jersey Medical School is changing how to treat individuals and support communities

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People instinctively try to be strong, stiff and steady in order to cope when the environment is volatile, dynamic and even brittle. But J. Gerald Suarez says the opposite should be true: the greater the force felt from the environment, the greater the need for malleability and flexibility.

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Bear Breakdown is an ongoing series where university experts share clear, thoughtful insights on today鈥檚 most talked-about issues. Each article connects headline news to real-world impact, helping readers better understand what鈥檚 happening and why it matters, while adding valuable context and sparking meaningful conversation for audiences of all backgrounds.

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