AI
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I Read an AI Book: My Thoughts
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AI novels are a relatively new phenomenon within the literature community and are rising in popularity. They appear in advertisements everywhere, with their AI-generated book covers and classic trope titles, for example, The Chosen Luna: Alpha’s Unwanted Daughter. Now, while they are popular, there are two big questions: are they good, and despite being AI, are they still valuable?…
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Would You Let a Machine ‘Think’ For You?
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Chatbots could cause humanity’s doom. Not necessarily through violence, but through the slow death of human thought. These systems are reshaping how people approach even the simplest decisions. What should I wear today? How do I respond to this email? Could you write an essay on Abraham Lincoln so I can get on with something else? The willingness to hand off…
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AI Suspicion Shapes Student Writing Habits at Laurier University
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As the winter 2026 semester began, many Laurier students received their syllabi and saw their professors’ stances on AI use in the classroom. Some say AI is acceptable, but only if used to generate ideas and nothing more. Others are fully against its use. Regardless of the policy, however, students say AI is still being used—often in ways that violate…
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An Artist’s Duty: The Tricky Balance Between Propriety and Expression
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In modern society, an artist’s ability to monetize their work comes with not only expanded rights, but critical responsibilities. Complying with music, copyright and administrative laws is crucial for successful commercialization. Yet legal compliance alone may not be cut. Should art also be subject to ethical standards prior to said monetization? The ambitious music executive would say no where the parents choosing family movie night may disagree. Precisely, freedom of expression and acceptable ethical conduct remains profusely debated. Private regulatory…
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University of Waterloo Develops AI System to Revolutionize Hockey Analytics
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System leverages machine learning to overcome challenges of speed and visibility in fast-paced hockey games. On Nov. 6, the University of Waterloo announced that its researchers had developed a new artificial intelligence system capable of tracking a hockey puck using nothing more than regular game footage and contextual cues from the players on the ice. …
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AI can’t take the place of artists and the work they create
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Art is a form of expression that highlights past experiences, ideas, thoughts, emotions and dreams. The beauty of art and creation is the human connection and emotional insight that radiates through it. The empathy and nuanced interpretations of societal norms demonstrated through art showcase the artist’s biases, unique experiences and ideals. Without human touch, art…
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ChatGPT’s emergence in academia poses a threat
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ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, was released for public use late last year. Developed by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company, ChatGPT allows its users to engage in a humanlike conversation with the chatbot to assist with various tasks. The arrival of this technology has undoubtedly raised some questions regarding ChatGPT’s presence across different fields. …
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Spotted: A failed reboot once again – Gossip Girl
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With HBO having announced that its reboot of Gossip Girl was canceled after two seasons, one can’t help but wonder: What went wrong? At first glance, it seemed to have everything a typical teen drama needs; an influential clique, the infamous bad boy and a queen bee who had more than what meets the eye. …
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Artificially artistic? The rise of A.I. illustration
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You may be aware of the recent innovation known as A.I. art. There are dozens of companies and websites showing off this fascinating technology, which can generate surprisingly accurate and complex images with specific directions. The media has largely portrayed this technology as a fun and exciting novelty. However, upon further inspection, A.I. has been…
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How old books can teach us modern lessons
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Classic literature’s relevance and significance in modern times have been found in the lessons they provide. Despite being written centuries ago, the ability of these stories to present concepts applicable today has spoken volumes as to the importance in maintaining the study of and appreciation for such written pieces. With there being an increase in…
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