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Suspension of Trump social media accounts is just the beginning

GSI's Executive director Nadya Bliss was interviewed by AZFamily about the recent suspension of Trump's social media accounts.

Events

Technology, Mind, & Behavior: An Open-Access Home for Cutting-Edge Work on Human Robotics Interactions
February 11, 2021,

Dr. Danielle S. McNamara, ASU Professor of Psychology and Director of the Science of Learning and Educational Technology (SoLET) Lab, will discuss recently-published articles in the new APA journal, Technology, Mind, and Behavior, that relate to CHART's mission to better understand human-robot interactions, artificial intelligence, and misinformation, as well as recent research in her lab.

GSI at ASU Innovation Quarter
December 14, 2020,

Innovation Quarter lasts through Jan. 8 immersing attendees in fun, intriguing topics and creative projects that explore new ideas, build connections and develop valuable professional development skills. Global Security Initiative put together several sessions, covering topics such as national security, cybersecurity, human-AI robot teaming, and disinformation.

Scott Ruston weighs in on role of social media in recent DC riots

Hear from GSI's Scott Ruston on the role social media played in the recent riots at the U.S. capitol building in this FOX10 article and video clip.

Cybersecurity Education Consortium aims to educate, train kids in cybersecurity

KJZZ speak to GSI's Trista Zobitz, project coordinator for ASU's Cybersecurity Education Consortium on the importance of cybersecurity education.

Drowning in disinformation

How can we stop the deluge of disinformation flooding the internet and social media? The use and spread of disinformation — false or misleading information intended to deceive people — is being amplified and accelerated at an alarming rate on the internet via social media.

ASU initiative teaches middle schoolers the importance of cybersecurity

Open-source curriculum from GSI's Cybersecurity Education Consortium (CEC) aims to demystify the field and close big jobs gap. ASU Now speak to CEC project coordinator, Trista Zobitz on how Arizona State University has ramped up an initiative to draw young people to work in this critical field.

US Treasury cyberattack likely orchestrated by foreign actors

ASU cybersecurity expert, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering associate professor and GSI researcher Paulo Shakarian breaks down the recent government and FireEye hacks.

Security by design

The latest tech often misses a key ingredient — security — and GSI's executive director Nadya Bliss is helping launch a drive to create an industry change.

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