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Do you know who helped ChatGPT give you that clever answer? Eric Smalley, The Conversation US (composite derived from Library of Congress image)

ChatGPT and other language AIs are nothing without humans – a sociologist explains how countless hidden people make the magic

Language model AIs seem smart because of how they string words together, but in reality they can’t do anything without many people guiding them every step of the way.
The C.D. Howe Building is the home of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the department of the federal government responsible for regulating industry. (Shutterstock)

The Canadian government’s poor track record on public consultations undermines its ability to regulate new technologies

The Canadian government’s attempts at public consultations have fallen short when developing regulatory frameworks for AI. More needs to be done to ensure that policies serve the public.
Platforms like Zoom have been helpful in bridging geographical distances. However, a recent proposal to mine data raises questions about ownership of Indigenous Knowledge. (Chris Montgomery/Unsplash)

Zoom’s scrapped proposal to mine user data causes concern about our virtual and private Indigenous Knowledge

In-person collaboration between Indigenous communities has been aided by information technologies like Zoom. However, recent attempts to mine personal data raise concerns about data ownership.
Musicians and producers can already utilize AI to realistically reproduce the sound of any instrument or voice imaginable. Paul Campbell/iStock via Getty Images

3 ways AI is transforming music

AI can streamline the painstaking work of mixing and editing tracks. But it’s also easy to see how AI-generated music will make more money for giant streaming services at the expense of artists.
Thick smoke rolling in from Canada’s 2023 wildfires was a wakeup call for several cities. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

AI can help forecast air quality, but freak events like 2023’s summer of wildfire smoke require traditional methods too

Air quality forecasting is getting better, thanks in part to AI. That’s good, given the health impact of air pollution. An environmental engineer explains how systems warn of incoming smog or smoke.
Generative AI used to recreate Drake’s voice was trained on many copyrighted songs featuring his voice. Drake appears on screen during a tribute to Lil Wayne at the Black Music Collective on Feb. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Why the growth of AI in making art won’t eliminate artists

As a composer who has used creative AI in my music, I see that many artists will need to renegotiate terms of their labour, but there are also opportunities for different forms of collaboration.

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