TikTok Takes on AI Misinformation with New Content Labels, Media Literacy Programs
by Lee Rickwood
TikTok is one of various social media platforms now taking steps to flag, tag or otherwise label content created with artificial intelligence.
Tag: security
Help Shape the Future of Free Public Wi-Fi in Toronto
by Lee Rickwood
The local tech community, members of the general public, and all other interested parties are being asked for their input as the City of Toronto shapes the future of free public Wi-Fi services in the city.
World Password Day: Why Secure Passwords Are More Important Now Than Ever
By Christine Persaud
World Password Day, created by Intel, is historically the first Thursday in May, which is Thursday, May 2 this year. The event was devised to raise awareness about how important it is to create secure passwords. Cyberthreats continue to evolve and cyber criminals are becoming more dangerous.
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.
Supreme Court Decision Affects All Canadians Online: IP Addresses are Privacy-Protected
by Lee Rickwood
The Supreme Court says an IP address, a seemingly random string of numbers, is directly connected to our deepest selves, to our ‘biographical core’.
Waze App Delivers Driving Directions in Many Voices – Panda Bear, Terminator and More
by Lee Rickwood
Among the new features being added to the powerful driving app is getting your navigation directions narrated by a fun-loving panda bear: the martial artist known as Po, star of the Kung Fu Panda movie franchise.
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!
New Security and Surveillance Technology Analyzes Individual Footsteps to Verify Identity
by Lee Rickwood
The way we walk is very unique, difficult to imitate or conceal, and therefore useful in verifying identity.