artificial intelligence
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The Brain-Training Cost of AI Shortcuts.
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What happens to critical thinking when we outsource the very process that cultivates it? AI is a slippery slope. Over the past half-decade, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) began as a novelty chatbot that could mimic conversation or tidy up an email but has quickly evolved into having a normalized presence on assignments at every level…
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Perfectly Imperfect No More? AI’s Disruption of Artistic Authenticity
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a self-sustainable new frontier that is insatiably pushing boundaries, and Tilly Norwood has materialized as the poster person for AI artists. And with her arrival in Hollywood, so rages the debate. Reaction from the stars has been fast and furious. Emily Blunt has been quoted as saying “we’re screwed”.…
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Editor’s Note: So, where are the jobs?
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According to an analysis released by Statistics Canada early in December, businesses that expect their number of vacancies to increase make up 4.6 per cent of all businesses in the country and are led by those that fit into health care and social assistance sectors at 8.3 per cent. This, for someone who graduated…
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Design for Change challenge returns for third year
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Registration for Wilfrid Laurier University’s Design for Change challenge, hosted by the user experience (UX) design program, is open until Nov. 12. This year for the challenge’s third installment, participants will aim to answer the question: How can we harness generative AI to make education more accessible? The challenge is entirely virtual and takes place…
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Balancing bureaucracy for company success
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Organizational behaviour (OB) studies how individuals, groups and organizations interact to influence workplace outcomes. At its core, OB emphasizes that employee satisfaction and engagement are key drivers of success. Yet, a debate persists: Is a top-down, bureaucratic structure with advanced technology sufficient for success or is employee empowerment essential? Sustainability traditionally refers to improving efficiency for long-term…
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s efforts to help students who are experiencing food insecurity
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People all around Canada are feeling the effects of the growing cost of living and increased food costs. Communities at Wilfrid Laurier University are no different. In the circumstance that a student at Laurier experiences food insecurity, they have access to a number of free or low-cost options. The Student Food Bank at Wilfrid Laurier…
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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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Laurier’s UXD (user experience design) using design to tackle homelessness
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An increase in homelessness affects everyone in our community. It has consequences for healthcare accessibility, public security, economic productivity, and tax revenue collection. The predicament of the homeless brings to light the multitude of social and economic problems that contribute to homelessness and poverty. Students at Wilfrid Laurier University’s User Experience Design (UXD) program will…
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Laurier’s SRAC: know your rights when leasing
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When it comes to renting, students are an especially vulnerable demographic since the majority of them are first-time renters who do not have the expertise or legal understanding to defend themselves if they are treated unfairly. The Students’ Union website has a section dedicated to university-related matters where students may discover contact information for relevant…
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