Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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USD Professor Justin Brooks Receives Mexico’s Prestigious Ohtli Award
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Last night during a ceremony in Coronado, Justin Brooks, professor of practice, received the Ohtli Award. The award is the government of Mexico’s highest recognition to individuals that have opened pathways to Mexicans abroad. Brooks was the Founding Director of the California Innocence Project from 1999-2023 and helped to free 40 innocent people from prison. Brooks now plans to focus his attention on 35 innocence organizations in Latin America that are working to free prisoners who were wrongfully convicted.
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Inflation Impacting Valentine's Day Plans
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According to a new WalletHub survey, 46 percent of Americans say inflation is impacting their Valentine’s Day plans. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, is available to talk about the costs that come with celebrating the holiday this year. He can also speak on whether or not we have peaked with inflation or can we expect to be paying more for roses, candy and gifts next year?
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Meta Announces It Will Begin Labeling AI-Generated Images on Platforms
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Meta recently announced that it will start labeling AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram "in the coming months" and it is working with industry partners to help identify AI content. Currently, when a user creates images using the Meta AI feature, Meta puts visible markers on the image to let people know they are AI-generated. Darby Vickers, assistant professor of philosophy and AI ethics researcher, can discuss what this means for future regulations on AI images and how this will contribute to avoiding misinformation especially during an election year.
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