The Downside of Christmas Giving: Is That Gift Safe?
by Lee Rickwood
A recent report from the Canadian Senate says smart toys pose threats to our children’s personal privacy that should keep us up at night.
Tag: IoT
Canadian Nanosatellites to Provide Internet Access, IoT Connectivity from Space
by Lee Rickwood
There are several global competitors in the growing satellite services business, and one of the fastest developing companies is based in Toronto.
Deep Learning Opportunities for Students, Businesses, Governments at AI Summit
by Lee Rickwood
There’s an identified need for education, awareness and informative case studies about AI and machine learning to help government (and others) understand the risks and rewards of deploying artificial intelligence.
Accessible Cities, Accessible Data: Are For-profit Companies the Best Gatekeepers for Public Information?
by Lee Rickwood
A new form of urban governance? Smart cities are sophisticated platforms built on the latest big data analysis techniques, sensing and tracking technologies, and other tools for collecting and utilizing unprecedented amounts of activity and usage data.
Find Out About Digital Privacy at Public Library
by Lee Rickwood
The public library is a great place to get information about digital privacy and online security. Talks, lectures and a full day of digital privacy and online security sessions are being staged in Toronto.
Standards and Ethics a Much-Needed Response to Tech Advances, AI Developments
by Lee Rickwood
Today’s information and technology ecosystem is already transforming the way governments, businesses and private citizens live, work and perhaps even think, so “the ethical use of AI and data will be critical not only for our future economy, but how we function as a society.”
5G Wireless Roll-out Brings Opportunities, Concerns, Calls for Moratorium
by Lee Rickwood
Tech industry plans for the roll-out of 5G wireless transmission technologies are bringing new business opportunities, marketplace concerns and even calls for a complete moratorium on delivery due to concerns for human health.
AI, Machine Learning, Big Data Analysis Help You Decide What to Wear
by Lee Rickwood
Artificial intelligence can positively influence the future of fashion, but it is also showing interesting parallels between the use of big data to analyze, even create, fashion trends and the use of big data to analyze, even influence, voter habits.