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The increased sophistication of cyberattacks through social media platforms, computer hardware, smart devices and popular websites demands more care in how we engage the internet, says Associate Research Professor Charlie Harry. "At the end of the day, we should all expect the worst and have an action plan for recovery." Illustration by Valerie Morgan
Maryland Today: Your Printer May Spill All of Your Secrets (ft. Charles Harry)
UMD Professor Explains the Alarming Creativity of Today’s Cyberattacks—and the 5 Unlikely Places You’re Vulnerable

(Video) SODA Symposium: Evolving a Data Enterprise to Support Relevant, Timely, and Equitable Statistical Products
Census chief scientist speaks on shifting priorities in federal data processing

College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice and Civic Engagement Programs
The INFO College will lead the Data Justice program, to start Fall 2024

UMD President Darryll Pines and the UMD Testudo mascott
Welcome Fall 2024 Undergrad Admits! Next Steps
Next steps for INFO College new admits, plus information for parents

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KFF Health News: What the Health? (ft. Jen Golbeck)
INFO Professor Jen Golbeck discusses new book

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Yahoo Finance: Generative AI Will Create a ‘Tsunami of Disinformation’ During the 2024 Election (ft. Jen Golbeck)
INFO Professor Jen Golbeck comments on AI election disinformation

Eight seed grants from UMD's new TRAILS institute aim to diversify stakeholders in developing and governing AI, while using the emerging technology for societal good. Illustration courtesy of Maryland Today via iStock
Maryland Today: $1.5M in Grants Target Trustworthy AI Development
Eight Projects Explore Use of Cutting-Edge Technology to Solve Range of Societal Issues