Hinton Lectures Warn of Current and Future Risks from Artificial Intelligence
by Lee Rickwood
The keynote speaker at The Hinton Lectures warns us about AI: ‘the behaviours of these systems is quite unexpected’.
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Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active review
By Ted Kritsonis
Few over-ear headphones are specially designed for the gym and that’s where the Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active come in.
Instagram Switches to PG-13-Inspired Teen Accounts
By Christine Persaud
Instagram is rolling out PG-13-inspired teen accounts, blending tech innovation with online safety. The update tightens parental controls and filters content to give teens a more secure, age-appropriate social media experience in 2025.
Canadian Sovereignty, Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience Needs a Boost, CIRA Survey Says
Calls to boost and protect Canadian online sovereignty, cybersecurity, and digital resilience are increasing in the face of on-going political and economic uncertainty. And many calls are coming from the IT department. Concerns about technology supply chains, about the country…
Microsoft Copilot’s Fall Upgrade Unveils Mico — the Next-Gen AI Assistant Inspired by Clippy
By Christine Persaud
Microsoft’s latest Copilot upgrade debuts Mico, an AI assistant inspired by the iconic Clippy — redesigned for the modern era.
Canadians Combine AI, Imaging Technology to Sort Plastics, Find Minerals, Protect Heritage
by Lee Rickwood
Hyperspectral images can be taken either by in-orbit earth observation satellites or by land-based sensors; they’re in sectors like agriculture, forestry, recycling, and natural resource management.
Smart Tech Talk and AI Advice from An Accomplished Canadian Woman – 35 Years Ago!
by Lee Rickwood
Some might be surprised the insights came from a woman (though they do so at their own risk) and it’s a shame so few know about her (the risks are again apparent).
Cyberattacks Are Rising in Canadian Healthcare: Why It Matters to Everyone
By Yasmin Ranade
Cyberattacks on Canadian healthcare systems are increasing at an alarming rate, putting patient data, hospital operations, and public trust at risk. As threats grow more sophisticated, understanding the impact of these cybersecurity breaches—and how the sector is responding—has never been more important.