Loss of science centres undermines efforts to build public trust

The Ontario Science Centre closed in June, while New Brunswick lost its centre in February. The loss of these vital bridges is short-sighted, and presents a significant blow to public engagement with science and technology.

We must temper hype around AI with sober reflection on its climate impacts

While AI offers the promise of transformational leaps in efficiency, productivity, and innovation, it comes with significant costs, including to the environment.

We need a different conversation about AI: societal impacts must be considered next to technical regulations

The government’s proposed Bill C-27 is one regulatory approach policymakers have put forward, but it has been slow-going compared with the rapid technical AI advancements.