As deepfake AI threatens election integrity, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges vigilance, labeling laws, and support for detection tools. #DeepfakeThreat #ProtectDemocracy #VADelegates #DigitalTruth #AIRegulation #ElectionIntegrity #MediaLiteracy...
Maryland and Virginia will install new monuments and markers honoring Black Revolutionary War soldiers, Civil War Black Union troops, and victims of the 1883 Danville Riot,...
Despite significant drops in violent crime—down 35% in 2024 and another 26% this year—President Trump declared a “crime emergency” and deployed troops to Washington, D.C., in...
A federal court halted the Education Department’s abrupt termination of the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium’s grant, ordering reinstatement—a vital win for educational equity championed by the NAACP...
At Portsmouth’s I.C. Norcom High School, gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger unveiled her comprehensive "Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan," promising to bolster childcare, support educators, modernize schools, uplift...
Prince’s legendary 1987 concert film Sign O’ The Times returns in IMAX for one night only, showcasing his electrifying genius with remastered visuals and sound that...
Former Governor Doug Wilder, the nation's first elected Black governor, has filed a federal lawsuit against VCU's leadership, alleging retaliation, defamation, and racial discrimination tied to...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving...
The Washington Post is experiencing an unprecedented departure of Black journalists amid political pressure, buyouts, and long-standing diversity issues, sparking national concern about media representation. #WashingtonPost...
Cecelia "Cee Cee" Tucker, a fierce advocate for equity and community, leaves behind a legacy of mentorship, love, and unwavering service to Norfolk’s Hunton YMCA and...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
