Google demonstrates quantum computer image search – tech – 11 December 2009 – New Scientist This confirms something I’ve suspected for some time–Google has been working on using quantum computers for 3 years now. It’s nice to see a company with resources this large investing in R&D.
Big Cable: Net neutrality violates ISP 1st Amendment rights Cable internet providers are arguing that possible FCC rules ordering Internet Service Providers (ISPs) not to exert any discrimination that flows over their network. “…the First Amendment is framed as a shield for citizens, not a sword for government.” True enough, the First Amendment “promotes democratic …
After missing just a couple of day’s worth of posts on my feed reader, I was astonished at how much has been going on in the media law world. Hopefully I’ll have more chance to comment as things evolve. Big Cable to offer half-price ‘Net connections to poor kids EFF sues feds: tell us how …
John is a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He studies the social impact of media technology law and policy, with a special emphasis on copyright. He also is an instructional technology consultant for DoIT-Academic Technology.
John doesn't update his blog often, and many of the thoughts are probably half-baked. While the web has sort of an eternal memory, the current and future reader is urged not to take all of this too seriously.
Think of this blog as "John thinking out loud."
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