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Beyond Dependency: The Hidden Risk of Social Comparison in Chatbot Companionship

September 15, 2025

🔬 By Hamed Maleki. Hamed is a communication researcher currently completing a Master’s degree at the University of Wrocław in Poland. His work focuses on human–AI interaction, especially how people build emotional … [Read more...] about Beyond Dependency: The Hidden Risk of Social Comparison in Chatbot Companionship

Beyond Consultation: Building Inclusive AI Governance for Canada’s Democratic Future

September 2, 2025

✍️ By Renjie Butalid.  Renjie is Co-founder and Director of the Montreal AI Ethics Institute (MAIEI). At the Victoria Forum 2025, "Towards a Better Future: Shifting the Trajectory," lawmakers, researchers, … [Read more...] about Beyond Consultation: Building Inclusive AI Governance for Canada’s Democratic Future

Can Chatbots Replace Human Mental Health Support?

August 18, 2025

✍️ Op-Ed by Sabia Irfan. Sabia is an undergraduate computer science student at McGill University and is interested in AI, biotechnology, and journalism. With more than 987 million users worldwide, chatbots are … [Read more...] about Can Chatbots Replace Human Mental Health Support?

What is Sovereign Artificial Intelligence?

July 7, 2025

✍️ By Sun Gyoo Kang1 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely my own and do not reflect my employer's opinions, beliefs, or positions. Any opinions or information in this article are based on my … [Read more...] about What is Sovereign Artificial Intelligence?

Am I Literate? Redefining Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

May 26, 2025

🔬 Book Review by Michelle Baldwin. Michelle is a Senior Associate at Equity Cubed, an advisor to the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, and a faculty member in the Governance, Leadership, and Ethics program at Huron … [Read more...] about Am I Literate? Redefining Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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