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College of Business E-Journal 

Summer 2026 Volume XXI, Issue II

ISSN  number 2158-303X

I. The Algorithmic Veil: A Theoretical Synthesis of Evidence-Insensitivity In Human-AI Interaction And The Transformation of Human Modality

ABSTRACT

This paper emphasizes the growing need for legal accountability in distributed hyperintelligent systems used to manage human-AI coexistence. The highlights of this paper are that AI-driven systems significantly impact an individual’s emotional contagion and cognitive load during human-computer interactions (HCI). In essence, we have examined how tech giants have and continue to create embedded algorithmic tools within the “black box” are being used to shape humans and computer interaction. In other words, investigating hoe the "black box" exposes just how opaque algorithms undermine psychological safety, making trust, accountability, and emotional reconciliation with hyperintelligent systems more difficult. Further, by identifying unstable semantics in algorithmic programming, we may better understand when and how to develop compelling legal arguments to address when AI biases begin to threaten an individual’s self-determination. Overall, this paper champions the need for proactive legal restructuring to safeguard behavioral autonomy and to ensure the “Duty of Care” to AI users. The objective is to ensure human self-determination remains sovereign against the encroaching predictive influence of intentionally embedded AI biased capabilities of hyperintelligent algorithms programming.

Keywords: Human-AI Interaction, Algorithm Bias, Critical Thinking, Emotional Contagion, Modality, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Cutting Edge Chip, Cognitive Offloading, Accountability, Perception, Singularity, Semantics, Black box, Algorithmic Authority, Evidence-Insensitivity, Confirmation Bias 

by

Dr. Vincent Jemison, DM, MLS, MSF
Louisiana State University,
vjemison@lsu.edu

&

Brett Kriger, USAF (Ret. Maj)
brett.kriger@gmail.com

 II. Reducing The U.S. Trade Deficit By Educating Foreign Students

ABSTRACT

By way of a well-educated, internationally savvy populace, the United States can possibly maintain a sense of global prominence and at the same time reduce the nation’s chronic trade deficit.  The purpose of this research is to discuss the comparative advantage the U.S. has in educating foreign students.  Moreover, as a service export, educating foreign students in the U.S., reduces the trade deficit, and if implemented strategically and intentionally, can help internationalize U.S. colleges and universities.

by

Donald Vest 
Clark Atlanta University

&

Charles Moses
University of the Pacific

&

Jamie Pleasant 
Clark Atlanta University

 III. The Reduction of Litter Through Self-funded “Bottle Bill” Incentives

ABSTRACT

Among the more problematic environmental issues is the degradation of the visible environment.  Container litter, like plastic and glass bottles, aluminum and metal cans, that have been improperly discarded is an important cause. Environmental programs designed to reduce container litter generally fall into four groups: financial programs featuring refundable bottle deposits, known as “bottle-bills”, manufacturing programs that incorporate discarded container materials into new containers through recycling and repurposing, adjustments to product design, and programs that incentivize reusable containers.  In this paper, the economics of bottlethroughout the United States are studied. Litter programs using bottle-bills are state-level programs where they exist. There is no federal bottle-bill program. Our statistical results show that bottle-bills significantly (0.001% level) increase recycling rates. Further, bottle-bill states have significantly lower (at the 5% level) soda and beer container litter than non-bottle-bill states. An additional result is that overall littering (all types of litter) rates in bottle-bill states are significantly lower (5% level) than in non-bottle-bill states.

KEYWORDS: Bottle-bills, Litter, Plastics, ESG, Sustainability, Recycling

by

Thomas O. Meyer
Associate Professor

&

Louis P. Le Guyader
Professor

Southeastern Louisiana University