For the first time in nearly 30 years, a majority of Canadians believe there is too much immigration, with international students becoming a focal point of public scrutiny. A 2024 survey by the Environics Institute showed that only 27 per cent of Canadians view international post-secondary students as a high priority among immigration categories. International students are often […] … learn more→

Mark Zuckerberg’s recent decision to remove factcheckers from Meta’s platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and Threads – has sparked heated debate. Critics argue it may undermine efforts to combat misinformation and maintain credibility on social media platforms. Yet, while much attention is directed at this move, a far more profound challenge looms. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) that processes […] … learn more→

When we set out to study pandemic-related changes in schools, we thought we’d find that learning management systems that rely on technology to improve teaching would make educators’ jobs easier. Instead, we found that teachers whose schools were using learning management systems had higher rates of burnout. Our findings were based on a survey of 779 […] … learn more→

Across the country, academics, journalists and researchers are mapping their state’s news and information ecosystems. Their methodologies differ, but such initiatives seek to make sense of the splintered reality of where people are getting their local news and information. Often, it’s not just from a legacy news organization such as a community newspaper, TV station […] … learn more→

Over the past two years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated public attention. This year signals the beginning of a new phase: the rise of AI agents. AI agents are autonomous systems that can make decisions and take actions on our behalf without direct human input. The vision is that these agents will redefine work […] … learn more→

Have you ever wondered why men don’t compete in rhythmic gymnastics? The discipline made its Olympic debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. 44 years later, at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics , it will still be a women’s-only sport. However, in Japan, a men’s rhythmic gymnastics discipline was created at the beginning of the 20th century. […] … learn more→

Heir to a world shaped by technological advances and environmental concerns, the beta generation is, according to consulting firm McCrindle , the daughter of generative artificial intelligence. We are referring to the offspring of millennials and the older generation Z , who will be born between 2025 and 2039 (the former are already here). They are the same ones who, within 10 years, […] … learn more→

News stories about the likely existence of extraterrestrial life, and our chances of detecting it, tend to be positive. We are often told that we might discover it any time now. Finding life beyond Earth is “only a matter of time”, we were told in September 2023. “We are close” was a headline from September 2024. […] … learn more→

From business and public administration to daily life, artificial intelligence is reshaping the world – and politics may be next. While the idea of AI politicians might make some people uneasy, survey results tell a different story. A poll conducted by my university in 2021, during the early surge of AI advancements, found broad public support for […] … learn more→

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) in using “community notes”. These crowdsourced contributions allow users to flag content they believe is questionable. Zuckerberg claimed […] … learn more→