Cybersecurity Risks are Real, but ‘the Sky is Not Falling’
by Lee Rickwood
Despite concerns over upcoming breaches, Canada is actually more prepared to handle cybersecurity risks than other countries.
Tag: artificial intelligence
Public Advocates, Tech Insiders Shining on Light on Dark Patterns
by Lee Rickwood
Be it hard-to-close windows urging you to enter your email address on a news site, or email opt-outs on shopping sites in difficult-to-find locations in difficult-to-read text, or those pre-checked boxes that allow ongoing charges, or those special product sales messages implying you’d better hurry, as there are only two of your favourite item left to buy, dark patterns appear almost anywhere and encourage us to do almost anything..
Truck Tech Mandate Delayed; Device Shortage Causing Safety Concerns
be Lee Rickwood
Sophisticated truck tech devices integrate global positioning satellite (GPS) capabilities, high-definition dashboard cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), fleet telematics and communication channels, workflow productivity apps and more.
Maple Leafs Transform Sports Experience with Amazon Cloud Technology
by Lee Rickwood
New technology and applications will deliver real and virtual engagement experiences for sports fans whether they’re cheering in the stadium, watching at home, or interacting in the metaverse.
Facial Recognition and Screen Scraping of Social Media Triggers Global Legal Actions, Lawsuits
by Lee Rickwood
The screen scraping of social media platforms for facial images and associated data has become yet another component of a global mass surveillance ecosystem that legislators, privacy advocates and end users are struggling to control or even influence
Intelligent Robot Drones to Inspect Workplaces, Disinfect Public Spaces
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian tech team is working on a hybrid aerial and ground robotic solution for environmental disinfection and surface sanitation using ultra-violet radiation.
4 Tech trends to watch in 2022
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
2022 is shaping up to be a landmark year for technology on a number of fronts. PC’s continue to be in high demand despite the global chip crisis, Big Tech companies surpassing trillion dollar valuations are expanding into new markets, and the entire technology landscape is shifting to meet the expectations of AR/VR and the metaverse.
Is Funding for Data Privacy Projects Enough to Make a Difference?
by Lee Rickwood
Funding is available for projects that seek to better safeguard personal information and empower individual Canadians to make more informed decisions about protecting their privacy.