Here’s what caused Internet outages in Evansville

Here’s what caused Internet outages in Evansville

EVANSVILLE – Evansville schools, libraries and hospitals have battled widespread Internet outages over the last couple days brought on by multiple sources. On Wednesday, as the area braced for repeated waves of severe weather, both the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. and the public library system saw their access go down. Both receive service through Educational …

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NY to require internet providers to offer low-cost internet option

NY to require internet providers to offer low-cost internet option

Internet service providers in New York are now required to offer low-cost internet for qualifying residents. The Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), which was enacted in 2021 then blocked before it could go into effect, requires internet service providers to offer broadband internet to qualifying households at reduced prices. But a decision from the U.S. Court …

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‘My First Seance’ isn’t a real toy. Image is AI-generated

‘My First Seance’ isn’t a real toy. Image is AI-generated

How do Ouija Boards work? Here’s a scientific explanation … Learn how Ouija Boards work from a psychological perspective. Footage from the “Wonderful World of Ouija” exhibit showcased at Cornerstone Oct. 9. Jordan Kartholl, Muncie Star Press The claim: Image shows ‘My First Seance’ toy Ouija board An April 26 Facebook post (direct link, archive …

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FCC net neutrality vote affects your internet speed: We explain

FCC net neutrality vote affects your internet speed: We explain

Betty Lin-Fisher and Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria  |  USA TODAY What is net neutrality? Net neutrality is the idea that Internet providers must treat all data they transmit equally. Encyclopaedia Britannica The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to reinstate rules repealed in 2017 that would prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed. The …

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Delaware lawsuit over prison internet protest settled

Delaware lawsuit over prison internet protest settled

Delaware prisoner details failed attempt to boycott internet David Holloman describes why he sought to boycott internet-connected tablets behind bars in Delaware. Xerxes Wilson, Wochit A Delaware inmate who said he was stripped of his prison job and relocated to a harsher environment after he threatened to organize a protest over excessive prisoner internet fees, …

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More workers out after pro-Palestinian protests

More workers out after pro-Palestinian protests

Some Google employees were fired after protesting the company’s contract with Israel. After the protests, CEO Sundar Pichai said workers should not ‘attempt to use the company as a personal platform.’ Google fires staff who protested contract with Israeli government Google fires dozens after protests over $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with Amazon, which provides …

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What’s cheating? AI bans, schools may fail students who use Grammarly

What’s cheating? AI bans, schools may fail students who use Grammarly

Whatever my school’s rule is on artificial intelligence, I will abide by it. But the concern over Grammarly makes me think of the debate over calculator use in schools from the 1970s. William Tang  |  Opinion contributor Arizona State University now offering AI degree Artificial intelligence is continuing to gain popularity as the technology evolves, …

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