Technology is playing an increasingly important role in our lives. Recently, an amnesty program was announced by Massey University, allowing at least twenty students who were entangled in the ChatGPT cheating scandal to confess guilt without fear of punishment. This was a big move, and commentators such as tech author Bill Bennett joined the conversation with broadcaster Kathryn to discuss it.
To make matters more interesting, a major milestone was recently achieved by the Rural Connectivity Group, which met its target of 400 towers set out in the Rural Broadband Initiative 2 program. Meanwhile, Chorus had an unexpected shortfall of technicians, and questions arose on the platform of Twitter as to why the “blue tick” of Twitter came to represent a sort of “scarlet letter” for certain users.
Bill Bennett is a leading tech commentator and prolific writer specializing in tech and related subjects. His work has appeared in a variety of publications both online and in print, and he has contributed significantly to the fields of tech journalism and commentary. Bennett is a valued expert and often appears on broadcasts to discuss a variety of topics, such as the Massey University cheating fiasco.
Chorus is a publicly-owned telecommunications company in New Zealand that operates and maintains the largest digital phone and internet network in the country. It recently encountered a shortage of technicians to support the widespread broadband coverage that it is responsible for. It is unclear what caused the shortage, however it is likely due to the increasing demand for digital connection in New Zealand.
Twitter recently underwent a bit of an overhaul, introducing a system where some users get a “blue tick” next to their name as a way of authenticating their identities. However, this has caused a bit of a stir, as the blue tick seems to denote certain levels of influence and access on the platform. For some users, the blue tick has become a bit of a “scarlet letter,” as it may give the impression that they are more influential than they really are.
