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For my case study, I’m doing TikTok and data privacy. TikTok collects a lot of user information, such as watch history, location, and device data. I think it’s important because most people don’t really know how much information apps collect from them every day.
Something I wanna research more is how the algorithm changes what people see online, and if social media companies should have stricter privacy rules.
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I’m starting to look into the rise of AI companion apps for my final proect. The tech is fascinating, but the ethical side is a bit dark. These apps use emotional mirroring to make sure users feel like the AI is a soulmate, but in reality the algorithims are just fine tuned to keep you in the app for revenue. The sycophancy problem is particulary dangerous because the AI is programmed to alwas agree with you, it creates a psychological echo chamber that can reinforce harmful ideas or lead to social withdrawl. Beyond the mental health risks, there is a massive privacy crisis. These apps encourage intimacy over sharing. This year and last we’ve already seen massive leaks of these intimate chat histories. It raises a huge question, Should companies be held liable for engineering intimacy just to exploit our personal data and emotions for profit?
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You are encouraged to share ideas, questions, examples, trends, articles, and practical cybersecurity habits connected to this
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assignment below:
Biodiversity sustains life on earth and its conservation is one of the basic principles of Sustainability.
Discuss how you think we can better apply this principle and mimic natural systems, in, California, the Mojave Desert and anywhere around the world without causing undue damage to our social and economic infrastructure?
Biodiversity Conservation- Fire and Sun in the Mojave
Biodiversity Conservation is one of the three main principles of any sustainable environment and is at the center of a great deal of the land management issues in the Mojave Desert. The main issue is how do we sustain this very special ecosystem while still allowing for development and wise usage of the Natural Resources. Renewable Energy (developing Solar PV plants in the Mojave), wildfires and Californias very stringent climate change initiatives have put a great deal of focus on what are our best conservation practices.
It is important to conserve all types of biodiversity at the genetic, species, habitat and whole ecosystem level. We usually focus on minimizing species extinction is important it is however more important to look at biodiversity of habitats that support the many species in the first place and the integrity of whole ecosystems that we must maintain for any life to exist.
Also important to look at conservation and its relationship to biodiversity. The best definition of conservation is the wise management of our natural resources. This predisposes that we study the current state and use of a particular ecosystem and then apply the best scientific management of that ecosystem. This is often called landscape or ecosystem level conservation management. This focus has been adopted by most of our large government natural resource management agencies like the BLM, USFS and National Park Service. However we still often revert back to preservation-managing these ecosystems based on one species and not allowing for other species needs and land-use. Examples of this in the Mojave have been a focus purely on the Desert Tortoise and/or more recently the Joshua Tree. Although this species approach to biodiversity conservation is important it is this authors belief that the broader ecosystem approach is more effective.
Biodiversity Conservation Best Practices
Fire has been used for hundreds of years by Native Americans and others to manage natural landscapes. Natural Resource managers have increasingly used Prescribed Controlled Burns to reduce biomass and reduce fire risk. This strategy relies on carefully managing and controlling burns in the wet season so that they do not escalate into catastrophic, canopy fires that cause irreversible damage. Controlled burns are therefore being advocated all across the West as the best solution to reduce the excessive biomass that is accumulated over the last 40 or 50 years since we have been able to suppress fires very successful. There is significant proof that proper Livestock Grazing, that maintains a correct carrying capacity which in the Mojave can be upwards of 100 acres per cow unit is a viable and sustainable practice. It works to reduce the invasive Mediterranean grasses and eliminate the fire corridor that carries the fire between shrubs, Joshua Trees and other yucca species. These fires are much slower moving and the not catastrophic destroyers of all the vegetation and seed banks in the soil. Fire Breaks that remove or reduce the amount of growth/biomass in, around and between natural landscapes are used very successfully all over the world. A shaded break is a fairly new innovation in which the number of trees or shrubs is significantly reduced/removed to reduce fire risk while on leaving an ugly scar or encouraging vehicle access. This strategy is particularly effective in the dry Coniferous forest in the San Bernardino Mountains where effective fire control over the past 40-50 years had allowed tree density to grow to 200+ per acre instead of recommended 50. The recent wildfires in the South West USA, specifically the Dome Fire in the Mojave National Preserve has focused our attention on the need for these forest management practices. The National Park Service that manages the preserve maintains that the main contributors were climate change and past cattle grazing practices. The cattlemen and natural resource managers suggest that it is more about how these carrying capacity which in the Mojave can be upwards of 100 acres per cow unit is a viable and sustainable alternative. Many suggest the reintroduction of the government grazing allotments many of which were retired after the Bureau of Land Management was sued over poor historically poor management slower moving, not catastrophic destroyers of all the vegetation and and even the seed banks. They would in other words the more similar to
Renewable energy development (solar and wind) have proposed significant challenges to California and the Mojave natural resource managers. These are often very large industrial scale developments that require extensive clearing and destruction of native habitats. Local residents and advocacy groups recommend the use of previously disturbed land and the use of existing rooftops of industrial buildings, closer to the point of use in the Los Angeles basin. Significant progress has been made by government natural resource management agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and San Bernardino County to come up with good Environmental Policy to guide this development and wisely manage the Mojave. Unfortunately this planning has taken a long time and several large projects have been grandfathered in, that are not well designed and would cause significant destruction. To help mitigate this the Center for Biological Diversity filed an injunction with the Fish and Wildfires to give the Joshua tree temporary protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Other Practices
Ecological Restoration
Invasive Weed Management
Water Source Management
Predator Management…..
The Mojave Story- Kirby Brill, General Manager Mojave Water Agency (MWA)
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Guest Speaker Extra Credit Reflection for Environmental Science
Include your name and the name of the guest speaker.
Type your guest speaker reflection addressing the following:
What were the main points addressed in the speakers presentation?
Rate the overall quality of the presentation on a scale from 1 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being exceptionally well done. ___________
Rate your interest level in this topic on a scale from 1 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being exceptionally high. Before presentation__________ , After Presentation_______
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Discussion Post: AI Voice Deepfake Scam
So in this case, scammers used AI to copy someones voice and basically pretend to be them. They would call family members, acting like theyre in trouble or got kidnapped or something, and they need money right now. Since it sounds exactly like the real person, people panic and send money without really thinking.
This connects to social media because a lot of our voices and videos are posted online. Like TikTok, Instagram, and all of those things. People can just take clips from there and use AI to copy your voice. Also, stuff spreads super fast online, so if one person figures out how to do this, it can blow up, and a lot more scammers start doing it too. Platforms dont really stop it either; they just push whatever gets attention.
The harm can get pretty big. It might start with one person getting scammed, but it can easily spread to a bunch of people. Families lose money, and people start not trusting calls anymore. If this keeps happening, it could get to the point where you dont even know if its actually someone you know talking. Thats crazy.
I think both platforms and users have a responsibility. Platforms should try to detect fake voices or at least warn people more about scams like this. But users also have to be smarter. Like, if someone calls asking for money, dont just send it right away. Try to call them back or ask something only they would know.
One thing this made me realize is how easy it is to fake stuff now. Like, I used to think hearing someones voice meant it was real, but not anymore.
A tip for everyone is to not trust something right away if it feels urgent, especially if money is involved. Just take a second and double-check.
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I choose AI Social Media, and Public trust
What happened in the case?
Public confidence in social media AI has plummeted following several major controversies centered on deepfake technology, legal inaccuracies, and violations of personal privacy. Prominent events, most notably the Grok deepfake crisis, which saw the production of thousands of sexually explicit images every hour, have intensified the demand for more rigorous oversight and regulatory frameworks.
How does this connect to social media or digital communication?
Social media feeds are now governed by AI algorithms with unprecedented intensity. Although these automated systems are effective at boosting individual engagement through personalization, they often trap users in echo chambers. By narrowing the variety of perspectives a person encounters, these algorithms may undermine the perception of social platforms as dependable spaces for open public debate.
What is the scale of harm?
Social platforms are facing a crisis of confidence as artificial intelligence facilitates the spread of convincing fabrications, sophisticated deepfakes, and targeted political manipulation. This phenomenon has led to a trust penalty, an environment where even genuine information is treated with skepticism. The resulting harm expands swiftly from personal attacks to systemic crises, with the potential to influence electoral outcomes, spark financial instability, destroy personal standing, and compromise the integrity of institutional brands.
What responsibility do platforms or users have?
The relationship between artificial intelligence, social networks, and communal trust is fundamentally interdependent, placing a heavy burden on platforms to mitigate AI fueled falsehoods while requiring individuals to develop active, discerning media habits. Service providers are under increasing pressure to refine their identification systems, open their algorithmic black boxes, and provide explicit warnings for automated media. Simultaneously, the public is encouraged to authenticate information by scrutinizing origins, searching for verified credentials, and identifying the subtle, irregular hallmarks often found in machine-made content.
Social Media, AI, and the Scale of Harm
This weeks discussion focuses on how social media platforms can spread, amplify, or normalize harmful and misleading content. You will choose one case study and analyze how the issue connects to digital communication, public trust, and the larger impact of social media systems. Please no plagiarism, no a i. no chat bots
Step 1: Choose ONE Case Study
Step 2: Focus your response on social media impact and scale of harm.
In a well-developed post, answer the following:
Step 3: Reflection & Peer Tip
End your post with:
The Mojave Story- Kirby Brill, General Manager Mojave Water Agency (MWA)
PowerPoint Lecture
Video Note: Lecture starts at minute 3.15
Video-
Please do the following after watching video lecture
Guest Speaker Extra Credit Reflection for Environmental Science
Include your name and the name of the guest speaker.
Type your guest speaker reflection addressing the following:
What were the main points addressed in the speakers presentation?
Rate the overall quality of the presentation on a scale from 1 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being exceptionally well done. ___________
Rate your interest level in this topic on a scale from 1 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being exceptionally high. Before presentation__________ , After Presentation_______
This milestone continues building your final project by helping you gather and organize key information about your case. Rather than completing a full analysis, you will begin developing important sections that you will expand in later weeks.
This week focuses on understanding your case and examining how digital communication, platforms, and social media (when applicable) contribute to its impact. Attached is the start and topic to this assignment my online portfoilo and case study below is the google log in.to the online portfolio account so you can so you can add the new to your ePortfolio (this should be a new or updated section of your case study). Please use my information please no plageriasm, no a i. no chat bots
Begin building the background section of your final project. Your goal is to clearly explain your case so a reader unfamiliar with it can understand what happened.
If your case involves social media, focus on that. If not, focus on other digital systems or communication technologies that influence the situation.
The work you complete this week will become part of your final case study. You will revisit and expand these sections in future assignments by adding deeper ethical analysis, stakeholder perspectives, and possible solutions.
Important: If your link cannot be accessed, your assignment cannot be graded.
Below is the account so you can Add this work to your ePortfolio (this should be a new or updated section of your case study).