As countries roll out their plans to ease physical distancing measures, a safe return to ‘normal’ life where individuals previously occupied crowded spaces appears to need a bit of help…
Category: Technology
Facial Recognition Technology and the Retail Sector: Opportunity or Liability?
Facial recognition technology has recently come under greater scrutiny. In February 2020, the RCMP admitted to using Clearview AI technology, prompting the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) to launch…
Sidewalk Labs Withdraws from Quayside Development Project
On May 7th, 2020, Sidewalk Labs announced that it is withdrawing from the controversial Quayside development project, putting an end to years of planning and debate in Toronto. Was the…
Facial Recognition Technology: What have we consented to?
The Toronto police are facing controversy after its members have admitted to using Clearview AI – a ground-breaking facial recognition app that a New York Times investigation has been said…
Taxing Robots Could Save Your Job, But What Else?
There is a public debate about the future of automation. On one side of the argument, some think the future of work will evolve into humans having new types of…
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights at YorkU: A Panel Discussion on Impacts and Opportunities
February 4th, 2020 marked York University’s 11th annual Inclusion Day, a joint partnership between York University’s Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (REI), the Law Commission of Ontario, and…