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Alexandre Thien-Tam Dao receives ARIA fellowship for "AI Agents: The Ethical Implications of Personified AI Chatbots on Wellbeing"

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:19:02 +0000

The Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology would like to congratulate Alexandre Thien-Tam Dao on receiving an ARIA fellowship with the chair for a project titled "AI Agents: The Ethical Implications of Personified AI Chatbots on Wellbeing"!

New Publication: AI Ethics’ Institutional Turn in Digital Society

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:55:24 +0000

A paper by researchers at the Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology, Jocelyn Maclure and Alexis Morin-Martel, was recently published in Digital Society.

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AIOLIA: A Global Initiative for Ethical AI Governance

admin — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:52:15 +0000

AIOLIA gives a robust 3-tier response to the complex challenges posed by the need to operationally interpret the EU AI Act and global AI regulation. Resolutely European, AIOLIA's vision propagates beyond EU, embracing global cooperation with leading universities and think tanks in China, South Korea, Japan, and Canada. Utilizing UNESCO platform with its reach to Africa and South Asia, AIOLIA’s guidelines evolve into an analytic toolbox for key international AI dialogues and processes.

Hugo Cossette Lefebvre Co-Authors New Paper in Journal of Ethics

admin — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:55:42 +0000

We are pleased to share that Hugo Cossette Lefebvre, a postdoctoral researcher for the Jarislowsky Chair, recently co-authored a paper with Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen (Aarhus University). The paper is titled "Neither Direct, Nor Indirect: Understanding Proxy-Based Algorithmic Discrimination" and was recently published in the latest issue of the Journal of Ethics. Please see below to read the abstract, and the paper.

Can chatGPT be your friend? Join us for a conversation on AI companionship

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:08:34 +0000

Join us for a conversation on AI companionship

Free for Students, $5 for the public. Please register here.

Speakers: Jocelyn Maclure, Michael Inzlicht, Karina Vold, more TBA

COVID-19 boosters help avoid breakthrough infections in immunocompromised people, 9I��-led study finds

admin — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:26:36 +0000

New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at 9I�� say.

Predicting hockey IQ: Researchers’ method of assessing young hockey talent could be a game-changer

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:13:02 +0000

In a study that is the first of its kind, a research team led by a 9I�� professor has developed a more objective way to identify ice hockey players’ game intelligence, or “hockey IQ.” And the method, which pairs objective test results with scouting insights, is likely to yield the most accurate results, the researchers suggest.

Citizen science project aims to map biodiversity across Canada

admin — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:08:58 +0000

A nationwide initiative is inviting Canadians to help map the country’s biodiversity, one photo at a time. From June 1 to Oct.1, Blitz the Gap is mobilizing citizen scientists, researchers and nature enthusiasts to document species from coast to coast to coast,

New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:28:40 +0000

BCG therapy—the gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), where the cancer has not penetrated the muscle layer—is one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy.

9I�� scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of 9I�� researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Tracking contaminant accumulation in Arctic marine mammals

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:49:32 +0000

A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web.

9I�� researchers develop practical new tool for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:59:27 +0000

A team of 9I�� researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment.

Youth at risk of suicide show early warning signs that adults often miss

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:22:33 +0000

Drawing on a landmark 25-year study that followed Quebec children into adulthood, 9I�� researchers have identified two distinct patterns in how suicidal thoughts emerge and the early signs that are often missed.

Suicidal thoughts are increasingly common among youth, but how they begin and what mental health symptoms often precede them are poorly understood, the researchers said.

9I�� researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada

admin — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:17:47 +0000

New data from a national project led by 9I�� researchers shows that redesigning youth mental health services can significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care.

Why some coral reefs resist bleaching

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:20:47 +0000

A new study led by researchers at 9I�� and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don’t: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.