“The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy As We Know It”
A relatively small and unknown company has created facial recognition software that goes far beyond searching through government databases. It can pull up pictures from your social media accounts and from the internet meaning they can date back for many years. The software has been used successfully by multiple law enforcement agencies, some of whom […]
AI and Streaming Services – Quibi
Upcoming streaming service Quibi is set to launch their mobile-only platform featuring short form videos or “entertainment bites” later this year. The streaming service is adapting to the way we use the internet today – primarily through our mobile devices. In addition to some unique features identified for some of the service’s upcoming shows (including […]
Why taking Facebook quizzes is a really bad idea
The following CBC article is an interesting read: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tech-columnist-warns-against-taking-social-media-quizzes-for-fun-1.5442282. This article warns about the potential harm that can result from participating in seemingly innocent social media quizzes (ex. Which “Friends” Character Are You?). I think by now most of us are aware that social media enterprises like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc are collecting our personal […]
#BellLetsTalk
Today is the 10th Annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, a CSR campaign by Bell Canada to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness. The initial goal of the campaign was to start a conversation around mental health, with people being encouraged to share their experiences. This year, perhaps in response to criticism over inaction, the advertising […]
Huawei 5G Network in the UK
The UK government has recently decided to allow Huawei to build parts of its non-core 5G network. The approval comes with a number of conditions: Huawei’s share of the market will be capped at 35% and it will not be allowed to build its 5G network at sensitive locations, such as near military bases or […]
The Virtual ‘Spread’ of the Coronavirus
For those unaware, Lunar New Year was celebrated this past weekend. However, this year was different than many others – notably absent were the large gatherings at restaurants and the excitement of the holiday. Instead, family members opted for virtual well-wishes… and turning to anger on social media to post “vitriolic comments and mocking memes” […]
“New Study Suggests That YouTube’s Recommendation Algorithm Isn’t the Tool of Radicalization Many People Believe (At Least Not Anymore)”
“Basically, YouTube is pushing people towards mainstream media sources. Whether or not you think that’s a good thing is up to you. But at the very least, it doesn’t appear to default to extremism as many people note. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s that way for everyone. Indeed, there are some people criticizing […]
IP owners have recently gained a new tool in Canada – November 2019
“Intellectual property owners often face difficulty enforcing their rights against entities engaged in infringing activities on the Internet, in particular where concerted efforts are made to remain anonymous or the entities reside in foreign jurisdictions where enforcement may prove difficult.” “In the recent decision Bell Media Inc. v Goldtv.biz, 2019 FC 1432, the Federal Court […]
Microsoft says it will honor California’s digital privacy law throughout the U.S.
https://www.techspot.com/news/82723-microsoft-honor-california-digital-privacy-law-throughout-us.html Microsoft has announced that it will apply the “core rights” established under California’s new digital privacy bill to every citizen in the United States regardless of what state they reside in. It’s interesting to see the effect that a large market like California can have when it comes to privacy rights. Similarly to emissions […]
Will Facebook policing content chill freedom of expression?
According to this BBC news article, https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51184323, Facebook intends to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK with the aim of policing Facebook’s platforms (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp). Although I think it is noble that Facebook wants to remove problematic content for the safety of its users, it also makes me weary at the thought […]
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