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xkcd Deirdre mentioned in class
http://xkcd.com/932/
fuller story here
Google: Bing Is Cheating, Copying Our Search Results
Google Says Microsoft Is Copying Its Results
Maybe you have already read the article, I find an analogy here with Feist v. Rural case. In both cases, they are compiling the facts. But if Bing search algorithm is built upon that from Google as claimed, then Bing … Continue reading
ACLU v. Mukasey
I am not sure if discussion of an argument not suggested in the trial would be relevant to our class. If it is relevant, one point that the ACLU left unchallenged is that the Government put in place an act … Continue reading
Decency of Content & Freedom of Expression
(on call blog post by Evan M. Smith & Christen Penny) Freedom of expression is a legal right as outlined in the First Amendment of the US Constitution. However, an exception to that right deals with the distinction between an … Continue reading
Welcome to INFO 205!
This blog will be a space for you to share thoughts, stories, and links relevant to the content covered in INFO 205. Course details are available by following these links: Course Overview Syllabus Assignments Since many students come into 205 … Continue reading