WEEKLY QUOTE

"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 Godfather, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, Issues Warning: AI Lies, Cheats, and Outsmarts Us All

Hinton’s latest talk warns that advanced AI systems may already understand more than we do, and that the public must act before it’s too late.

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.

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.

Whale-friendly Fishing: A Deep Dive Into Ashored’s Sustainable Fishing Technology

Ashored is pioneering sustainable fishing practices with novel fishing gear solutions, maximizing fishing yields and protecting marine ecosystems.

A New Tool for Mapping the Environmental Footprints of Canadian Diets

A new tool from researchers at the University of Toronto could help guide Canadians toward more sustainable diets.

Child Poverty and the Classroom: What School Readiness Tells Us About Canadian Children

A University of British Columbia study examines the impact of poverty on school readiness of children.

Canada’s AI Governance at a Crossroads: Balancing Innovation and Oversight

Despite its history of AI leadership, Canada's AI governance still faces gaps, particularly in the areas of ethics, regulation, and public benefit.

Integrating Indigenous Culture Into Mental Health Support: Apps Can Provide Hope

Mobile apps could offer culturally attuned mental health support.

Climate & Agriculture: Leafhopper Pests Surge in Strawberry Fields

Surging leafhoppers and disease in strawberry fields linked to warmer weather conditions.