In this episode, Dr. Tamara Schwartz’s Emerging Technology students continue their WMD takeover. Artificial intelligence is woven into nearly every part of the social media experience, from helping create content to deciding what appears in your feed. In this episode, Information Technology Management major Taylor Heie explores how AI powers social media platforms, including the recommendation algorithms that personalize what we see and the systems designed to capture and hold our attention. She examines how these technologies are changing not only how content is created and delivered, but how we experience the online world.

How are virtual and augmented worlds changing America's pastime? In this episode, the student takeover continues as lifelong baseball player and Baltimore Orioles fan Tyler Maxcy, a recent information technology graduate explores how virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality are transforming baseball. From new approaches to player training and preparation to immersive experiences that change how fans watch and interact with the game, Tyler examines how these emerging technologies are reshaping baseball both on and off the field.

In this episode, Dr. Tamara Schwartz’s Emerging Technology students continue their WMD takeover. Have you ever wondered how the world’s top football clubs choose their next stars? In this episode, Cybersecurity Management major and passionate international football fan Rasheed Abogun explores how artificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming soccer scouting. From identifying promising talent to supporting decisions once driven primarily by the instincts of human scouts, Rasheed examines the technology, the process, and what AI could mean for the future of the beautiful game.