Government guidance urges stricter limits for toddlers as concerns grow over social media and early childhood development
Category: Tech
Posted inSecurity
Down the rabbit hole: Experts warn of youth radicalization online
Experts warn algorithms, influencers and online communities are radicalizing Canadian youth — and current responses are inadequate
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The invisible, dangerous gas in Canadian homes
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Experts say long-term monitoring is key to understanding the risks
Posted inFamily
No ‘silver bullet’ for video game age restrictions
New age ratings will consider in-game purchases, incentives to constantly revisit games or the ability to limit messages from strangers
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Canadians are increasingly less happy. Here’s the one thing that must change
Canada’s leaders must prioritize the one issue we’ve entirely neglected, and which is known to cause population-level harms
Posted inTech
Social media impacts youth wellbeing: World Happiness Report
A UN-backed report finds heavy social media use is linked to declining happiness among young people in several Western countries
Posted inTech
In Hollywood, AI’s no match for creativity, say top executives
‘I’ve never used AI on any of my films yet. We have a writer’s room. All the seats are occupied’: Spielberg
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Prediction market platforms face scrutiny over Iran war bets
Lawsuit against platform Kalshi did not pay people who had bet that Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would no longer be leader by March 1
Posted inFamily
Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s
New child-safety rules require strict age verification and threaten heavy fines for non-compliant platforms
Posted inProfessional
Canada’s response to AI labour disruption inadequate, sources say
‘Our AI policy is focused primarily on stimulating industry, with almost no attention to the impact on work and preparing workers’