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On the eve of a dramatic presidential election on Nov. 5, and in the wake of convulsive threats to democratic rule, U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen is coming to the Toronto Metropolitan University Democracy Forum. Join us online or in-person at TMU on October 9 as he talks about bilateral ties and shares an American perspective on how Canadians see his country from here. https://lnkd.in/dTtDfTzy #democracy #elections Martin Regg Cohn

As AI technology develops at a rapid pace, are digital skills keeping up with demand? This piece from BetaKit and Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures explores the challenges of preparing Canadians for a changing labour market. “A big piece of that is funding from the government for some of these skills development programs. Whether it’s delivered through employers or through municipalities, I think that would be really essential.” – Vivian L. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTkYedfu

Are you a business leader? Do you use AI at work? We want to hear from you! We’ll explore how AI technology is being used in the workplace; how AI impacts your business’ productivity; and how prepared your team is to adopt AI in the workplace. Your insights will inform recommendations to governments, making this roundtable a chance for you to shape conversation and policy impacting Canadian businesses. Join us virtually on September 16: https://lnkd.in/eu6uSnSJ Magnet

How can young Canadians and their privacy be better protected amidst generative AI? We’re thrilled to be working on new research to inform Canadian legislation on AI, privacy and the impact on minors, led by Sam Andrey, André Côté, Tiffany Kwok, and Christelle Tessono!

The rise of cyberattacks has become a growing concern in recent years as the threat of data breaches, ransomware and other malicious online activities has plagued organizations and digital users. Our Managing Director, Sam Andrey, shared tips for protecting your online privacy with CTV News. Read more:  https://lnkd.in/gQyrjahy

📣Calling all recently graduated international students!📣 We are looking for recent Toronto Metropolitan University international student graduates to participate in a focus group. Supported by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO), and in partnership with Medow Consulting, we’re conducting a series of online focus groups to explore the experiences, motivations, and challenges of international students. Your insights will help inform how the international student experience in Canada can be improved. Details: Format: Online via Zoom Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Incentive: $50 gift card for your participation Eligibility: You must have graduated as an international student from Toronto Metropolitan University within the last 2-3 years. If you’re interested in contributing to this important research, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/g54_ZzCF Selected participants will be contacted directly. For more information, contact Chloe Cayabyab at [email protected] 

The US has tried to ban TikTok, but what do Canadian residents think of the idea? A majority believe that TikTok should be banned in Canada, at least in some form: 33% think it should be banned completely, while another 24% believe it should be banned for minors. Read more in the Survey of Online Harms: https://lnkd.in/gpfHwZKi #TikTok #OnlineSafety #Research

38% of Canadian residents say they fall for false news at least a few times per month. The most commonly cited topics of misinformation in 2024? 🔴Celebrity news 🔴US politicians (principally Donald Trump) 🔴Scams or fraud 🔴The Israel/Palestine conflict Read more in the Survey of Online Harms: https://lnkd.in/gpfHwZKi #Disinformation #Trust #OnlineSafety #Research #FakeNews

Young people in Canada in general report higher levels of online harm. From exposure to hate speech and violent content, to personal targets of hate and harassment, reported levels among those aged 16–29 are 30 to 50% higher than the overall population. Read more in the Survey of Online Harms: https://lnkd.in/gpfHwZKi #OnlineHarm #OnlineSafety #Youth #Research

Trust in social media platforms to act in the best interest of the public continues to fall. For example, 55% of Canadian residents have low trust in TikTok – compared to just 8% who have high trust in the platform. So where do Canadians place their trust? Canadians trust public libraries (89%) and schools (81%), as resources to learn about digital literacy and misinformation: significantly higher trust levels than the news media and the federal government. Read more in the Survey of Online Harms: https://lnkd.in/gpfHwZKi #Disinformation #Trust #Media #Research #OnlineSafety