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…
Tag: Technology
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…
The Implications of Commercializing IP: How Patent Rights Get Compromised in Big Tech
Patent protection is a crucial consideration for inventors with new innovations. It ensures that innovation persists in the marketplace, and also guarantees some form of monopoly and profit for inventors…
Looking Ahead: Copyright Developments on the Horizon for Canadian Artists
2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Canadian artists. With new developments in blockchain technology, the Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens (CARFAC) and Access Copyright…
Federal Trade Commission Publishes Guidance Document for Social Media Influencers
Influencer marketing has become a 6.5 billion dollar business. Sixty-two percent less expensive than traditional marketing and driving nearly three times as many leads, businesses and consumers alike are acknowledging…