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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman

"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman

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AI Bias: The Struggle is Real & Won't Go Away

New research shows just how deeply Generative AI image creators mirror deeply ingrained body biases.

New Devices Push Quantum and AI Into the Future

Quantum-dot nanomaterials are being used to build ultra-fast photonic chips aimed at enhancing fibre optics, autonomous driving, and AI hardware.

Wielding Math to Enforce AI Safety & Trust

A team is merging math and machine learning to verify the safety of AI systems used in critical applications, making sure the watchman is trustworthy.

Ye Olde Printing Press Can Help Us Understand AI Regulation

Legal history shows how regulating the printing press in early modern England offers lessons for governing artificial intelligence in our digital age.

The Brain Decoded: New Algorithm Bridges Mind and Machine

Computational neuroscientists have developed an algorithm that teaches computers to interpret the human brain more efficiently.

AI-Generated Cancer Genomes to Support Precision Medicine

A new AI system generates realistic synthetic cancer genomes, providing more diverse and accurate data for cancer detection and treatment.

New AI Tool Detects Hidden Warning Signs of Disease

A new AI tool detects invisible biological changes, allowing for rapid disease detection.

AI Hallucinations Still Pose Problems for Academics

A researcher tested Consensus, an AI tool marketed as “hallucination-free” for academic searches.

AI-Generated Genomes Could Transform Cancer Research

A GenAI system from researchers at the University of Toronto simulates cancer genomes to improve diagnostic tools and treatment.

AI Leader Cohere Partners with Government to Build Canada's AI Ecosystem

Cohere has partnered with the government to grow AI capabilities within public services and commercial markets. secure, high-quality data to support medical science.

New Database Released for AI Health Research

New health database gives AI researchers secure, high-quality data to support medical science.

Combining AI & Wearable Tech to Detect Inflammation

A world-first AI platform designed by McGill researchers accurately predicts acute systemic inflammation.

AI-Guided Education Improves Brain Surgery Training

A new McGill study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results for brain surgery training when paired with human instruction.

The Deepfakes Are Winning: Researchers Prove AI Watermarks Are Breakable

As AI-generated videos emerge from the uncanny valley, researchers are working to develop ways to flag AI-generated content and reduce the threat of deepfakes.

AI System Unlocks Potential for Materials Science

UofT AI-powered system helps rapidly identify materials, accelerating advances in electronics and energy.

Exploring a Housing-First Approach to Addiction and Homelessness

New study employs mathematical modelling to support a housing-first approach to homelessness and addiction.

AI Astronomy Model Reveals Star Ages, Fast-Tracks Cosmic Discoveries

Astronomers have built an AI model that quickly determines the ages of stars, opening new frontiers in our understanding of the Milky Way.

AI Simulation Accelerates Drug Treatments for Diseases like Cancer and Alzheimer's

New AI-based method mimics disease progression at the cellular level, allowing for thousands of virtual drug tests.

KPMG: Canada Must Boost Investments in AI Training and Governance

A new global study from KPMG and the University of Melbourne shows that many Canadians lack AI trust and are unsure how it works, contributing to low trust and missed opportunities.

GM-Sponsored All-Weather Autonomous Vehicle Project at UofT Partners with AEye

Global lidar leader AEye joins WinTOR, an all-weather autonomous driving project at the University of Toronto.