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Canadians Don't Trust AI. Here's How to Fix That.
Canada's government wants Canadians to adopt artificial intelligence, but many remain deeply skeptical. Taylor Owen (Founding Director of the Centre) explores the growing gap between public trust and government ambition on AI—and what it will take to close it.
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Élection québécoise 2026 : Information, plateformes et démocratie
On August 27th, the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and the Media Ecosystem Observatory are hosting an evening to better understand what is at stake in this campaign along with the dynamics of the digital and information landscape.
Podcasts

Machines Like Us
A technology show about people, exploring breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Features interviews with entrepreneurs, lawmakers, and scholars discussing robotics, gene editing, brain implants, and transformative innovations.

Left To Their Own Devices
A Toronto Star podcast examining how children and teenagers navigate a world shaped by smartphones and social media, and what parents, educators, and policymakers can do about it.








