We’re thrilled that The Security of Self: A Human-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is out, just in time for some holiday reading! The book’s contributors—including CSDI directors @cjten.bsky.social and @heiditworek.bsky.social—put people at the centre of understanding and advancing cybersecurity.

Across Alberta, municipalities are weighing the pros and cons of hosting AI data centres. I used @nationalobserver.com's Civic Searchlight tool to figure out which towns are looking at data centres and dig into how they are thinking about the costs & benefits www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/n...

In the "everyday more bad news" category: Trump Administration Turning to Private Firms in Cyber Offensive 🧵 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Step 1. Use AI to generate glossy conspiracy videos about climate change and Health Canada at scale Step 2. Monetize in a Shopify store selling merch Read my latest investigation into why conspiracy-commerce businesses are the logical endpoint of attention economy.

Remember when the internet wasn't awful? We can go back to that. Some friends and I have released the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call to bring back such a time, to see if we can bring back a world where technology works for us, rather than against us. resonantcomputing.org

Very happy to see this thoughtful approach to AI from @thetyee.ca

“Censorship” is a thought-terminating cliché. These people want you to believe that: - labeling is censorship - fact-checking is censorship - transparency is censorship - research is censorship What they’re doing is redefining anything that might inconvenience a hard-right populist as censorship.

Congratulations to the Committee on this major report. Lots of good ideas in here to strengthen democracy in BC. Thanks to chairs @j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social and @mla-wardstamer.bsky.social, and all the other committee members and staff. I hope people check it out! lims.leg.bc.ca/pcms/file/19...

🌟 Today, we launch our latest policy brief 'How Universities Can Better Address Online Harassment'. The brief reviews international best practices for institutions to support researchers facing abuse. democracy.ubc.ca/publications...

I’m proud of this work with Netheena, @heiditworek.bsky.social and our @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social team.

DOH. HUGE NEWS in the tariff wars! (Point Roberts is a tiny sliver of America you can basically only reach from Canada.)

⚠️On September 10, the CSDI and the Electoral Integrity Project co-hosted the Technology and the Future of Democracy conference – bringing together over 80 attendees from academia, civil society, and policy practice. 🧵Read more below! democracy.ubc.ca/news/technol... democracy.ubc.ca/news/stress-...

AI misinformation poses a growing threat to public trust and safety. Join us for a panel of cross-sectoral experts who will discuss policy, regulation and technical interventions: https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/ai-driven-misinformation-across-sectors-addressing-a-cross-societal-challenge/

@heiditworek.bsky.social discusses the undulation of communication technologies and their ability to both attract and oppose the energy of globalization in @globaldiscnct.bsky.social's recent volume. Find Heidi's chapter and the entire open-access collection: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

Proud to have signed this letter alongside a pretty amazing set of people & organizations. These are complex issues for sure but it’s very helpful to have such a public, detailed framework agreed to by such a group. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Dr. Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social) said the Trump administration is a "major counterforce" in international efforts to regulate online harm. via @cdnpress.bsky.social

⚠️@heiditworek.bsky.social and @cjten.bsky.social recently presented to the BC Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform - using research from collaboration with @meo-cdmrn.bsky.social. @maxcameron.bsky.social, former CSDI Director, also testified. 🔗See more: www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentar...

⚠️How can policymakers and civil society combat climate disinformation and misinformation in our information ecosystems? 🌍International Panel on the Information Environment report on new global trends: www.ipie.info/research/sr2... 🇨🇦CSDI report on local approaches: democracy.ubc.ca/publications...

🇨🇦As Canada forges new AI policy, read the CSDI's 'Harmful Hallucinations: Generative AI and Elections' report to understand how AI challenges our elections and information systems. 🗞️Analysis by @Anja Karadeglija: www.stalbertgazette.com/science-news... 🔗Report: democracy.ubc.ca/publications...

The leaked video is a strong example of a reputational attack targeting a journalist, something we at the GRC conducted extensive research on in our 'Not Just Words' interactive website and accompanying report — led by @cjten.bsky.social. bit.ly/3HmyFDA

Rubio is basically carrying the water for U.S. tech firms. These companies have spent decades attempting to avoid regulatory oversight. Having failed in those efforts, they are now leveraging the full power of the U.S. government to advance their interests.

This is a very important and valuable resource for journalists or researchers facing harassment. Thanks @rebekahtromble.bsky.social and team! expertvoicestogether.org

AI is already changing how journalists operate. Reporters, editors, executives, and others across the news industry share their advice on how to engage—and where to draw the line. By Mike Ananny and Matt Pearce in collaboration with USC's AI for Media & Storytelling. www.cjr.org/feature-2/ho...

And just like that, over a year of work from our team is out in the world! Our latest @pewresearch.org data essay, part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, explores how Americans decide what "news" means to them – and how it fits into their lives in the digital era. www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...

A new Conservative email claims Liberals are “tipping the scales.” CSDI’s Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social) tells CBC this kind of rhetoric risks fueling distrust—even as most Canadians still trust the results. 🔗 Read: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

any excuse to repost the greatest Tetris story ever, when a reporter went to cover early e-gaming championships and discovered that his wife was unknowingly *the world's greatest Tetris player* by a huge margin archive.boston.com/news/globe/m...

Saw an advance preview of this amazing series. Check it out!

I spent the month of April trying to decode the appeal of Pierre Poilievre to millions of Canadians. Followed his campaign from Nanaimo to Nova Scotia. Hit 10 rallies and 13 press conferences. Here, to borrow one of his lines, is what I'm bringing home. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/26/a...

📰 In the @vancouversun.bsky.social, Chris Tenove explains how foreign actors use computational tricks—like fake WeChat networks—to shape Canadian political narratives. 🔗 vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

🌐 In The Conversation, Chris Tenove and Heidi Tworek (@heiditworek.bsky.social) examine how Canada’s foreign interference threats are both new and deeply historical. 🔗 theconversation.com/foreign-inte...

🗳️ In @macleans.bsky.social: Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social) breaks down why voter distrust is surging—from fraud rumors to foreign interference to info system breakdowns. Featuring insights by Nishtha Gupta, Grace Lim & Mahnan Omar. 🔗 macleans.ca/politics/is-...

🇨🇦 As Canadians head to the polls, concerns about foreign interference and election fraud are rising. CSDI researchers have been closely tracking these narratives throughout the campaign. Here’s a roundup of our recent contributions: 🧵⬇️

🇨🇦 Voter distrust is rising as disinfo clouds Canada’s 2025 election. Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social) unpacks what’s behind it—from pencil conspiracies to foreign interference hype. Based on new research b/w CSDI and CDMRN.

As Canada heads toward an April 28 federal election, threats of foreign interference and misinformation loom. @cjten.bsky.social & @heiditworek.bsky.social offer expert opinion on what foreign interference is and how it can affect elections sppga.ubc.ca/news/foreign...

Exactly. The button stunt was straightforward disinformation - an intentionally deceptive action with the aim of harming another party. Appallingly bad judgment.

The call for papers for the APSA Political Communication Preconference in Vancouver is now open! Together with @ashleymuddiman.bsky.social and @patyrossini.bsky.social, we're thrilled to invite your submissions. 📅: May 25th, 2025, 11.59pm PDT (GMT-7) More information: u.osu.edu/apsa2025/

As youth voting returns to campuses, so do the challenges of navigating election info online. CSDI’s Heidi Tworek (@heiditworek.bsky.social) speaks to CBC about how misinformation on private messaging apps is shaping Canada’s information environment. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

📰 In the Vancouver Sun (@vancouversun.bsky.social) , Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social) explains why China’s tactics are constantly shifting—from attacks to praise—and how even positive messages can distort democratic choice. 🔗 Read: vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

Chris Tenove @cjten.bsky.social & Prof @heiditworek.bsky.social write about foreign interference that pose a risk to Canada’s election, including the enduring harm of disinformation campaigns to our nation’s democratic health. More @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/foreign-inte...

If you want to report foreign interference in the Canadian election, there’s a form on the website of the Commissioner of Canada Elections: #cdnpoli www.cef-cce.ca/content.asp?...

Missed the launch of our new report, Municipal Matters? Watch it here! The CSDI team was joined by special guests Amber Bennett (Re.Climate) and Rosalind Donald (American University) to discuss paths forward for local governments facing climate change misinformation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow7R...

Thanks everyone for joining us for this event!

Local governments play a key role in climate action—but today’s complex info landscape makes it harder to develop and implement effective policies. 🌍🏙️🪴 CSDI’s new report, “𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬” explores the path forward. 🔗 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕: democracy.ubc.ca/featured/mun...

We had a great virtual launch for “Municipal Matters: Building Capacity for Local Climate Conversations” — exploring how local govts can drive climate action despite misinformation and polarization. Missed it? Join us for the in-person launch tomorrow! 🔗 Register here: democracy.ubc.ca/events/

I'm delighted that this report is now out in the world. If you're interested in local climate action in a today's complex information environment, please do take a look!

🇨🇦 What’s at stake for Canadian democracy before the next election? Political violence is rising across Canada. CSDI’s Chris Tenove (@cjten.bsky.social) explains why targeted attacks on politicians are becoming more common—and what can be done to stop it. 🔗 Read via CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Foreign interference is a serious issue for Canada's impending election, as I discuss with @hilltimes.com

Terrible news. Freedom in the Net is incredibly valuable. I hope other funders step up with support.

"The enormity of Defendants’ actions cannot be overstated." Please read this paragraph in court case filed on Monday.⬇️ Details the devastating, immediate and far-reaching, real-world impacts of the #USAID funding freeze. From famine to counternarcotics and counter-terrorism programs, more.

I'm looking forward to this conversation at UBC next week on climate action and political polarization. Thanks for the invite @ubccsrc.bsky.social !