Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence tools are becoming ubiquitous in applications across personal, professional and educational contexts. Similar to the rise of social media technologies, this means they are becoming an embedded part of people's lives, and individuals are using these tools for a variety of benign purposes. This article examines how existing information literacy understandings will not work for artificial intelligence literacy, and provides an example of artificial intelligence searching, demonstrating its shortcomings. Present...

As part of the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology (TRuST) series at the University of Waterloo, Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts flatly debunked fears and misinformation about GMOs, highlighting their potential to fortify global food security. The TRuST series fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration aimed at improving public trust in science.

Roberts was invited to Waterloo by fellow Nobel Laureate and TRuST network’s co-director, Dr. Donna...

Are genetically modified foods dangerous? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and has been the subject of much debate and misinformation. Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts sits down with Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland to debunk the myths surrounding GMOs and explain why we should not only trust but embrace them. 

This free community lecture is part of a series launched by the Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology (TRuST) scholarly network at the University of Waterloo.

Watch the TRuST event here: https://www....