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Canadians need literacy around AI, its applications and uses. (Shutterstock)

Two‑thirds of Canadians have experimented with generative AI, but most don’t understand its impacts

Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University; Anthony Clements Haines, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University

A new study surveys Canadians’ attitudes towards and use of generative AI. Many worry it could be used to manipulate voters or interfere with democratic processes
Online ads are being targeted at clearly defined voter subgroups during the Canadian federal election campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Dwyer

Federal election: Conservatives and Liberals are targeting different generations and geographies online

Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University; Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University, and William Hollingshead, Toronto Metropolitan University

Online social media ad purchases by the Conservative and Liberal parties reflect two different strategies aimed at different geographic areas and age demographics.
TikTok’s popularity continues to rise, while other social media networks have seen a decline. (Shutterstock)

As pandemic measures are lifted, social media use has declined with the exception of TikTok

Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University and Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University

The Chinese-owned app TikTok continues its growth as one of the most popular social media networks. After pandemic health measures were lifted, other social media networks saw a decline in use.
While attending the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced sanctions against Russia (Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP)

Russian propaganda is making inroads with right‑wing Canadians

Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University; Alyssa N. Saiphoo, Toronto Metropolitan University; Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Felipe Bonow Soares, Toronto Metropolitan University

New research shows that at least half of Canadians have encountered pro-Kremlin propaganda online and that those who hold left-leaning views are less susceptible to the Kremlin’s disinformation.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, right, leaves the stage with MP candidate Chrystia Freeland after revealing his party’s election platform. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

This federal election, the Liberals are outspending all the other parties combined when buying ads on Facebook

Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University and Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University

Facebook is providing information on political ad purchases during the federal election. This data provides a glimpse into how voters are targeted by political parties using social media platforms.
Les activités en ligne peuvent être examinées par des employeurs afin de présélectionner les candidats. Shutterstock

Les entreprises se tournent de plus en plus vers les médias sociaux pour filtrer les candidats

Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University; Elizabeth Dubois, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Jenna Jacobson, Toronto Metropolitan University

Les pratiques d’embauche éthiques doivent inclure une divulgation complète par l’entreprise de toute recherche dans les médias sociaux avant d’embaucher un candidat.
La réglementation sur la protection de la vie privée doit tenir compte des possibles utilisations futures des données collectées. Shutterstock

Les règles canadiennes en matière de protection de la vie privée en ligne sont à revoir

Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University

Toute mise à jour de la réglementation canadienne en matière de gestion de la vie privée et de protection des données en ligne doit prévoir les nouvelles tendances en matière de collecte de données.
Users’ online activities can be reviewed by potential employers as a way to pre-screen job candidates. (Shutterstock)

Companies are increasingly turning to social media to screen potential employees

Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University; Elizabeth Dubois, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Jenna Jacobson, Toronto Metropolitan University

Ethical hiring practices should include a full disclosure by the company of any social media searches in advance of hiring a job candidate.
A sign outside Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C., explains visitor restrictions to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Conspiracy theorists are falsely claiming that the coronavirus pandemic is an elaborate hoax

Anatoliy Gruzd, Toronto Metropolitan University and Philip Mai, Toronto Metropolitan University

Hospitals have requested that people avoid non-emergency visits, and conspiracy theorists are posting images of empty parking lots online as false proof that COVID-19 is an elaborate hoax.

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