AI Technology and New Digital App Tackle Impacts of Brain Injuries and Concussions
by Lee Rickwood
An emerging era in digital sports technology is bringing better ways to treat brain injury and concussion, and Canadians are leading the way.
Category: Women & Tech
Bees are Buzzing as AI Hits the Data and Dating Scene
by Lee Rickwood
Giving women added control over their online dating lives has long been seen by Bumble as a way to flip traditional gender roles and challenge some old-fashioned dating ideas that may inhibit some women from participating.
Dove’s Real Beauty Prompt Playbook Can Teach Industries How to Overcome GenAI Biases
By Christine Persaud
The inherent bias people experience when using AI tools in the beauty industry doesn’t exist in a silo. It is a reality across every industry when being used not only to create information, be it images or query responses, but also when compiling data or analyzing content.
British Columbia’s Life Sciences Sector Faces Critical Shortage of STEM/Business Professionals
By Yasmin Ranade
One of the three key areas that is impacting the B.C. life sciences sector’s talent shortage is the need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
New Toxicity Rating System Identifies Racism and Abuse in Online Gaming
by Lee Rickwood
An international movement to counter toxic behaviour in online gaming is asking gaming organizations and digital communities to do more to combat racism and abuse.
Women in Cybersecurity: TELUS Director Sees Opportunity in Industry Plagued by Underrepresentation
by Lee Rickwood
Firefighting, constant learning, growth opportunities…and fun! Women in cybersecurity face real challenges, but can be met with real reward and satisfaction, says the Director of TELUS Online Security.
Teen Fact-Checkers Combat Misinformation with Canadian MediaSmarts (UPDATED)
by Lee Rickwood
How does your teenage son, daughter, niece, nephew, friend, or student navigate among all the information, mis-information, dis-information out there? Ask another teen, of course!
Is Gen Z Being Cyber Safe (Enough)?
By Yasmin Ranade
Cybersecurity experts are urging organizations to be particularly cautious of their younger employees’ digital habits while on the clock.