The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States, and North Carolina is no exception. The criminal justice system, at the intersection of public health and law enforcement, finds itself at the front lines of this battle. In North Carolina's jails, a critical transformation
The European Union has always been at the forefront of data protection and digital regulation, and its latest legislation on artificial intelligence is no different. Cast against a tapestry of growing concerns around the world, the EU's AI law, dubbed a historic stride in digital policymaking,
Microsoft's New Stance on Facial Recognition With pressing ethical questions and societal concerns looming over facial recognition technology, Microsoft has made a bold move to limit its use. Specifically, Microsoft has updated the terms of its Azure OpenAI Service to distinctly prohibit the
The alarming rise in ransomware attacks across the globe has necessitated a multi-faceted approach to counter the threat. Law enforcement wins, such as the arrest of ransomware developers, while significant, only scratch the surface of a deep-rooted cybercrime ecosystem. A multi-dimensional
Efforts to establish a UN Cybercrime Treaty have catalyzed a significant global discussion on how to effectively address cybersecurity while respecting human rights. This treaty seeks to offer a cohesive strategy to counter cyber threats, yet faces the challenge of aligning international security
Introduction to Militarized Drug Control Historical Context and Modern Implications The drug trade in Latin America has been combated with a military stance, a legacy of Cold War-era security measures. National armies, incentivized by domestic agendas and hefty aid, particularly from the U.S., have
