Kevin Hanuscin Denial of Inventory Bots Ticket bots perform tasks related to ticketing such as web scrapping for the best price or checking seat availability . However , this technology is also exploited by sellers and scalpers to purchase all available tickets to resell at steeper prices . Ticket sales are not the only industry impacted by bot technology . This research will show how bots could directly affect you .
Donald Hoffman Fake News Bots Bots are programs that automatically perform tasks . They have become so integrated into our online experiences that people hardly notice them . Although often used for good , these bots also spread fake news about everything from politics to sports to the economy . This research will examine how often we encounter bots and how to protect ourselves from being deceived .
Mark Meade Cybersecurity in the Pandemic Age : Sickness and Cyberspace In these unprecedented times , change has become our new norm . Work , education , entertainment , and socialization have shifted from the physical to a virtual environment . With the population increasingly retreating online , there has been an upsurge in cyberattacks . Were people adequately prepared for the consequences of this digital society ? This presentation examines the effects of the pandemic on the virtual world .
Jennifer Novak Human Trafficking on Social Media Human trafficking via social media is rapidly increasing . With social media being used by billions of people , traffickers can easily find and control victims and promote their illicit trade . As human traffickers shift their search for victims to the digital world , it is extremely important that the population is aware of how trafficking is being performed on social media .
John Ockershausen Haptic Technology Haptic technology is a branch of technologies used to experience the sense of touch . Although haptic technology has existed for decades , its uses and capabilities have expanded dramatically in the past decade . Haptic technology has seen use in fields including entertainment , medicine , transportation , and communication . As technology improves and opportunities arise , these capabilities will continue to expand .
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