The Battle of Big Tech in North Dakota

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According to The New York Times, North Dakota is part of a new front in the battle over Big Tech and its power.  Questions\ According to the article, what particular practices of Apple and Google do the provisions of the North Dakota bill focus on? Why, if the bill fails in North Dakota, will Apple… Read more »

Grandmaster Scandal

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Gaioz Nigalidze’s rise through the ranks of professional chess began in 2007, the year the first iPhone was released. In hindsight, the timing might not be coincidental. Questions: 1. What other instances have you heard of about cheating with an iPhone or smart phone? 2. What characteristic of this story constitutes fraud? 3. Who would… Read more »