Notre Dame Memories
Posted in Ethics Class on Dec 12th, 2017
https://drive.google.com/a/nd.edu/file/d/1CTnuMNj7tHwfH-Ci80g9p5u36YK1uXJo/view?usp=sharing Project 5 Christopher Beaufils David Durkin Matthew Reilly
Posted in Ethics Class on Dec 12th, 2017
https://drive.google.com/a/nd.edu/file/d/1CTnuMNj7tHwfH-Ci80g9p5u36YK1uXJo/view?usp=sharing Project 5 Christopher Beaufils David Durkin Matthew Reilly
Posted in Ethics Class on Dec 5th, 2017
The number of students receiving computer science degrees in the United States has grown over the years in a cyclical manner. In the 1980s there was a surge of students gaining degrees due to the introduction of personal computers. However, universities could not keep up with the rapidly increasing demand and were forced to restrict […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Nov 20th, 2017
Self-driving cars are rapidly becoming a reality. Not too long ago these vehicles were considered part of a utopian future to hopefully be achieved sometime within the century. Now they will inevitably be a part of our generation and we will be responsible for integrating them with our society. Companies from auto manufacturers to ride-sharing […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Nov 9th, 2017
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a subfield of computer science that focuses on computers being able to perform human functions that require acting intelligently. It doesn’t mean creating computers that can pass as humans, but more being able to evaluate a situation and use its knowledge to perform the appropriate action. It is difficult to define […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Nov 3rd, 2017
Trolling is the act of incessantly and often anonymously harassing users of the Internet. It can range from basic name-calling and unpleasant “jokes” to direct threats and flagrant defamation of character. Trolling takes place mostly in forums, social media, and comment sections across the Internet, performed by trolls all around the globe. But it is […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Nov 3rd, 2017
Wikileaks is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2006. Its main goal is to publish first-source, classified information. To this date, they have released over 10,000 private documents. They operate by receiving information from whistleblowers, acting as a middleman to protect these peoples’ identities and then review and distribute the information on a wide scale […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Nov 3rd, 2017
https://drive.google.com/a/nd.edu/file/d/0B9EPZaUoiv2aOFZITUZKalBxNlk/view?usp=sharing Project 3 Option 1 Team Members Christopher Beaufils David Durkin Matthew Reilly Travis Gayle
Posted in Ethics Class on Oct 30th, 2017
Net Neutrality is the idea that Internet Service Providers (ISPs), such as Comcast and AT&T, should give all consumers equal access to all available and legal content that is offered on the Internet. It prevents ISPs from blocking or favoring any content, and also from making money by providing better streaming options to content providers […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Oct 25th, 2017
IBM is clearly responsible for aiding Nazi Germany in their mission to eliminate the Jews. They are at fault for providing the Nazis with the technology, teaching them to use it, and helping them maintain these systems. They went above and beyond to aid their client with these solutions, but the only problem was this […]
Posted in Ethics Class on Oct 9th, 2017
The Internet of Things refers to everyday devices that are all connected through the Internet. You can wear some of these devices such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch, or you can deck out your entire house in IoT devices. Refrigerators, thermostats, televisions and speaker systems all are being made with embedded systems to allow […]