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Spotlight on social media bans: A parent’s guide

Many parents and campaigners are calling for a ban on social media for under 16s, and their concerns are entirely legitimate. Children have been exposed to worrying levels of harm online for far too long, made worse by design choices that push content through powerful recommendation systems. We all agree that something must change — but experts warn against a social media … [Read more...] about Spotlight on social media bans: A parent’s guide

The People’s Consultation on AI 

Artificial Intelligence technologies are being embedded into every aspect of how we live our lives in Canada — from educating our children, to communicating with family, friends, and healthcare providers, to dealing with our governments.  Since 2017, Canada has invested tens of millions of dollars to “translate research in artificial intelligence into commercial … [Read more...] about The People’s Consultation on AI 

“National Sprint” on AI Strategy

More than 160 signatories, including 40+ organizations and more than 120 field experts, human rights advocates, and community representatives across Canada, have signed a Joint Civil Society Letter Opposing ISED's "National Sprint" on AI Strategy. The consultation process of the "National Sprint" suggests serious disregard for the Canadian public’s known and wide-ranging … [Read more...] about “National Sprint” on AI Strategy

Statement on Superintelligence

More than 65,000 people have signed the Statement on Superintelligence, released October 22. Signatories span many backgrounds and beliefs, including: The short-and-sweet Statement calls for “a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is The Statement has had worldwide coverage, from the Associated Press, … [Read more...] about Statement on Superintelligence

Alberta OIPC shares survey results regarding potential amendments to Health Information Act

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is releasing three reports that summarize engagement work the Commissioner has done with Albertans on the Health Information Act (HIA). The surveys, sent out in the latter part of 2024, asked for the views of the public, researchers, and custodians, including members of regulated professional colleges, … [Read more...] about Alberta OIPC shares survey results regarding potential amendments to Health Information Act