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Canadian Authors and Books: An Endangered Species?
Canadian Authors and Books: An Endangered Species? by 125 125 people viewed this event.
CFE Virtual Forum Series: Although there are many Canadian writers and genuine public interest, why is there a decline in sales and borrowing of Canadian books? What does this mean for Canada? What can be done? Panel discussion of these vital issues. Feb 18 at 4 pm. Free. No registration required. ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567
Panelists include Drew Hayden Taylor (Canadian playwright and author), Pilar Martinez (CEO, Edmonton Public Library), Barb Minett (Founding co-owner, The Bookshelf), Jim Lorimer (Publisher, James Lorimer & Co.). Moderated by Victor Rab
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Facial Recognition: A pathway or threat to our future
Facial Recognition: A pathway or threat to our future by 99 99 people viewed this event.
CFE Virtual Forum Series. Millions use facial recognition technology daily to unlock smartphones and tag friends in photos. But the same technology is viewed by many as a threat to human rights and civil liberties. IBM has gotten out of the facial recognition business altogether, and Amazon and Microsoft have refused to make their facial recognition technology to the police. Can it be regulated and safely used or should it be fully or partially banned? Join a panel of experts in conversation about this technology and what should be done.