Courtesy of The Conversation Canada August 20, 2025 11:00 am In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images circulating online. Judging by comments made by viewers on social media, some people did not realize the images were … Continue reading AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies
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June 18, 2025 Story by Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US State Department told embassies and consulates they must vet student visa applicants for “hostile attitudes towards our citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles” but said they may resume appointments that were paused in late May. The new guidance was sent to US diplomatic posts worldwide … Continue reading US embassies must vet students for ‘hostile attitudes’ but can resume visa appointments, State Department says
You will want to read this article and then bookmark it. A great reference by Emma Lewis, one of the Caribbean's best bloggers. Source: Global Voices by Emma Lewis September 30, 2024 Monday, September 30 is International Podcast Day. As of June 2024, there are over four million registered podcasts, pouring out information, opinions and more on … Continue reading Some Caribbean podcasts to tune into on International Podcast Day
Two of our member institutions have released recently released studies done on social media and its impacts on society. York University has released a report on the huge impact social media has on young women’s body image: York U study. Source: News at York York Psychology prof says online exposure to idealized images creates ‘infinite’ … Continue reading Social Media and it’s discontents