I am glad to bring our research to the 2026 Networked Learning Conference in Brussels with @jasontham.bsky.social and others from Digital Life Institute and @ontariotechu.bsky.social. We are also glad to connect with FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute @faribrussels.bsky.social

The New Museum Reopens, Asking, ‘What Is Human?’ www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/a...

Good piece by Aaron Zamost in the NYT “The question on minds everywhere: Is A.I. a terrifying new reality in which the work they do might no longer be viable? Or is Block’s announcement just a convenient and flashy new cover for typical corporate downsizing?” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/o...

Some 88 countries and regions, including the U.S., the U.K. and the EU, today endorsed an India-led declaration on artificial intelligence with little commitment to keep the technology safe.

This opinion article anticipates another turn in emergent AI applications and presupposes the cultural adaptation that will be required for postsecondary educators. www.frontiersin.org/journals/edu...

Will co-design with citizens affected in various sectors occur with Canada’s “urgent” AI strategy? “The government had intended to deliver the updated plan at the end of next year, but Mr. Solomon said AI is an urgent file. “Canada’s got to stay competitive.” www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Glad to author this short piece in @theconversation.com on advancements in emerging AI Assistants.

With advancements like artificial intelligence and automation reshaping societal norms, Dr. @isabel3.bsky.social and the Digital Life Institute are focused on how we should use #TechWithAConscience.

New blog post! Steering The Trojan Horse of Social Media: the use of human-centered AI in mitigating human trafficking online By Délon Omrow and Vanesa Singh www.digitallife.org/steering-the...

AI ‘teachers’ replacing human teachers in charter school: “Adults do have a place in Unbound’s classrooms, but it’s not in an academic capacity — they serve the role of motivation and emotional support to keep students on task.” www.kjzz.org/education/20...

Proposed AI augmentation technologies like this require new regulatory framing: “If it’s helping me move about the world with literally a PhD.-level assistant for anything that I’m doing, there are certainly cases where that would make all the sense in the world.” www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/tec...

I was glad to present research today on AI assistants, creativity & future technology at Milieux Institute, Concordia University, Montreal.

Good short article on pulling AI development out of a purely STEM curriculum & into humanities & social science faculties: “We also need AI practitioners to share knowledge and ignite discussions about potential risks beyond the bounds of the AI research community” spectrum.ieee.org/ai-missteps-...