The Age of Deception
AI is generating a disinformation arms race. The window to stop it may be closing
Social media
Will AI Be a Force for Good?
New technologies are difficult to regulate. With artificial intelligence, it may be time to rethink our approach, says Gillian Hadfield
The Extremism Machine
Online disinformation poses a danger to society. Researchers at U of T’s Citizen Lab are tracking it – and trying to figure out how to stop it
How Will We Fix Fake News?
Technology gave rise to the current problems, but technology alone won’t solve them
The Truth Saved My Life
A picture that circulated in the aftermath of an attack led to my wrongful imprisonment. My friends and family – and U of T – helped free me
Know Thy Selfie
Think you take great pics of yourself? Think again
Followings
Meet six U of T alumni, faculty and staff members whose stars are shining brightly on social media
Loving the Aliebn
Jonathan Sun tweets funny, heartfelt – and often misspelt – observations about what it means to be a 21st-century human
Views from UTSC
Does Drake go to U of T Scarborough? This Instagrammer imagines that he does
The Toronto No One Notices
Graphic designer Joe Silveira zooms in on textures, patterns and colours
In the Pink
Anabela Piersol showcases independent clothing designers, as well as her own lovely creations
Every Move She Makes
Video mimic Yani Macute takes pop star fandom to the next level
Where Every Day Is Throwback Thursday
Karen Suurtamm helps bring the U of T Archives to students raised on social media
Science Goes Social
Research2Reality, a new social media campaign, digests science for the public
The Bully Who is Everywhere
The Internet makes it easy to be mean. No wonder cyberbullying among teens has everyone worried.
A Daring Career Move
Can Kirstine Stewart, a former CBC executive, boost Twitter’s fortunes?
Song and Dance
At Derrick Fung’s site, fans buy more than music – they buy musical experiences
Consultant with a Cause
John Paul de Silva's company provides sound – and less costly – business advice to help non-profit organizations raise funds more effectively
The Real Students of U of T
Reality television comes to U of T as students vie for chance to compete in Big Brother-like show
Hamlet 2.0
Writer Ryan North raised more than half-a-million dollars through social media to publish his Shakespeare-adventure book
The New Freedom Fighters
Will the Internet help bring democracy to Iran? Professor Ron Deibert and the Citizen Lab champion free speech and human rights online