Political Campaigns
Bots (computer programs of varying degrees of sophistication that post content online with a phony human identity) and trolls (generally low paid or volunteering humans whose behavior follows carefully defined scripts) are expected to be used at an unprecedented level of boldness in the 2024 U.S. federal election.
Disinformation
“Disinformation” may now be the most misused and poorly misunderstood concept in the English language. Even the dictionaries have yet to catch up to the real world meaning of the term.
Heterogeneous Sensor Fusion
“Heterogeneous sensor fusion” is a term that refers to the integration and combination of data from various types of sensors, which may have different data formats, measurement units, and sources. This process aims to provide a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the environment or system being monitored.