Artificial intelligence has become one of the most paradoxical forces of our time. On one hand, it serves as a powerful engine of disinformation, capable of generating hyper-realistic synthetic content and amplifying false narratives across the globe at a scale previously unimaginable. On the other hand, the very same technology is emerging as our most potent weapon against this digital plague, offering tools to detect manipulated media and fact-check claims at lightning speed. This fundamental tension—AI acting as both the vector and the remedy for misinformation—forms the beating heart of a groundbreaking interdisciplinary workshop titled “Fighting Disinformation & the Role…

If you have ever wondered what it is like to serve in the RCMP in a close-knit community, Staff Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown’s “Behind the Bison” column is exactly the kind of honest, behind-the-scenes look that most people never get. Like many veterans of law enforcement, he knows that the job is not just about chasing criminals or writing reports; it is about building trust, explaining how decisions are made, and helping people understand why officers do what they do. But in recent years, that work has become much harder because of a force that police cannot control: the internet. More…