Day: December 22, 2025

Are Video Games Still Unfairly Blamed for Real-World Violence?

Are Video Games Still Unfairly Blamed for Real-World Violence?

Video games have become one of the most common forms of entertainment that people enjoy. It is easy to sit down, start up your platform of choice, and lose yourself in a game and forget about the worries of the world for a few hours. However, when they were first introduced to the public, people […]

Is Sports Betting Threatening the Integrity of Games?

Is Sports Betting Threatening the Integrity of Games?

Ever since sports betting has been legalized in several states across the country, it has been a massive hit, earning millions of dollars each month for online betting sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel. They offer a way to potentially earn money while watching your favorite sports team compete. Unfortunately, the temptation of profit has […]

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

Misinformation, or fake news as some people call it, including the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has become a significant issue as the internet is flooded with new information every day. While most misinformation can be attributed to incorrect information being presented as fact by unprofessional sources, there is an undeniable deliberate effort […]

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

Recently, New York lawmakers have proposed the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, which was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. This act requires social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram to display warning labels to minors regarding the addictive design of the platform.   Besides the social media warning labels, the […]

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