PM Carney: "Those whose politics is to destroy, to demolish, dismantle, they're not going to change their instincts. This is, in many respects, this is their moment. We can't match them by being timid imitations of them. We can't answer them by pining for an old order that's not going to return ... it can only be answered by positive action, by building that which comes next."

Just gonna put this here...

Hey @Sportsnet do you actually have a customer support department? You have a chat bot that doesn't work, a form that appears to go nowhere, and no other way to contact the company to fix a problem you're causing. Your antiquated tech is blocking access to games we've paid for.

BREAKING: Neuralink enabled a paralyzed ALS patient to control a robotic arm and feed himself using only his thoughts. What Neuralink is doing isn’t just innovation, it’s humanity redefining what’s possible.

Here's a happy-go-lucky 🎶 parody about the way that @RobertKennedyJr is now collapsing American healthcare - based off #PaulSimon's toe-tapping "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard". It's called: "Measles and Polio Down in the Schoolyard."

Just a little reminder...

Canada vs. USA – The Coldest War Nobody Noticed So let me get this straight: America tried to alpha a country whose most aggressive export is Ryan Reynolds… and still lost? Trump plays chicken with Justin Trudeau’s accountant… and ends up blinking when Canadian business packs its bags for Europe. Which is poetic, really—because while the U.S. flexed with red hats and reality-TV diplomacy, Canada just quietly said: “Yeah, we’re good, thanks. We’ll take our cheese and clean money elsewhere.” …which, let’s be honest, is the most Canadian mic drop in history. No yelling. No threats. Just a soft goodbye and a signed trade deal with Brussels. And the best part? Nobody noticed. Because the U.S. foreign policy machine is like a toddler with a lighter: starts a fire, gets distracted by something shiny, then denies it ever happened. Meanwhile Canada just stood there like: “Listen, we don’t do invasions or coups, but we will redirect our dairy exports if you get weird, bro.” That’s Canadian warfare—passive-aggressive trade diplomacy with a smile and a legal brief. And now? Trump looks weak, the U.S. looks ridiculous, and Canada gets to look like the one adult in the room who didn’t show up drunk to the PTA meeting. When a country known for poutine and politeness spanks the U.S. with soft-power economics, it’s not just a diplomatic loss— it’s a masterclass in how to win without making noise. Footnote: You know we're in a geopolitical clown show when the country famous for flannel and free healthcare outmaneuvers the self-proclaimed greatest nation on Earth with tariffs and better manners. P.S. And before anyone laughs off Canada as just snow, flannel, and frozen apologies— let’s not forget: This is a country sitting on oceans of oil, mountains of minerals, forests the size of small nations, and a tech sector that actually believes in math. They build planes, launch satellites, grow half the world’s lentils, and still have enough left over to export politeness and indie folk bands. So no—Canada didn’t win this little trade war with just cheese and charm. They won it with a diversified economy, a functioning bureaucracy, and the quiet confidence of a country that doesn’t need to shout to be taken seriously.

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and I see huge potential for agentic AI to support people with disabilities.

There are still lots of reasons to be cautious, and new ones emerging, but most of the early criticisms are no longer accurate and continuing to hold onto them is dangerous because it distracts from current risks.

I really think this is the way we need to approach getting our collective heads around #AIHED - with curiosity, open mindedness, collegiality, and humility.

This is fantastic!

A question for the Twitterverse (X-verse??). I'm looking for some examples of AI being used effectively as #assistivetechnology - there is lots of speculative stuff around and I see huge potential, but wondering what concrete examples people have #Accessibility #AI

This is my favourite thing from the world of #GenAI today...it's reminiscent of all the movies where the android doesn't know it is not human. The emotion in the male voice when talking about calling his wife is amazing. Number 5 Alive! No disassemble!

Students - visit academicintegrity.org to learn more about the International Day of Action Social Media Contest. Entry deadline is October 16, 2024. Winners will receive gift cards up to $150 (US dollars) and have their posts displayed on the IDoA website.

A sign of things to come. Expect to see more of this as governments look to AI to replace human work they see as expensive

How might we decolonize higher education? Join Dr. Oscar Mwaanga of the University of London Worldwide on the Future Trends Forum this Thursday to explore: shindig.com/login/event/mwaa… #FTTE

Inciting rioters in Britain was a test run for Elon Musk. Just see what he plans for America theguardian.com/commentisfre…

This is a very good short summary of where we are at with AI in higher ed