HCI and Designing for Democracy

What is a democratic internet, and how does it intersect with the evolving nature of HCI? Connectivity has changed everything. In fact, experts like Elizabeth Gerber, professor and co-director of the Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design at Northwestern University, say there is not a single aspect of many humans’ lives that is not…

Ford earnings weighed down by Rivian stake – TechCrunch

Ford reported Wednesday a multi-billion dollar loss in the first-quarter due to a massive write-off on the value of its stake in Rivian.  Shares still rose in after-hours trading as investors focused more on Ford’s fundamentals —including beating analysts’ estimates on revenue and adjusted earnings — and not its Rivian holding.  Ford generated $34.5 billion…