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To preserve trust in science in the age of AI, it is essential to prioritize transparency, ethical standards, and rigorous peer review. Scientists and AI developers should clearly communicate their methodologies, data sources, and potential biases to the public. Establishing and adhering to strict ethical guidelines ensures that AI applications are used responsibly and for the public good.

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Executive Summary Report

TRuST lecture convenes experts to discuss disinformation's threat to democracy and how to preserve democratic values.

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This opinion piece by Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, and Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher, an associate professor in the English Language and Literature department, appeared in the Hill Times, a popular news source for Canadian politics and government news.

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This report summarizes existing surveys and research on trust in Canada.

Trust in Canada: Recent Trends in Measures of Trust

The fundamental structure of society is being influenced by five factors: rising inequality, polarization of media and politics, increasing displacement of technology, increasing displacement from trade, and geopolitical instability. In this episode, Dominic Barton discusses what’s at stake if we don’t respond thoughtfully and inclusively.

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This opinion piece by Dean Mary Wells of Waterloo Engineering and Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Science, Health and Technology Communication Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher at the University of Waterloo recently appeared in the Hill Times, a popular news source for Canadian politics and government news.

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Our engineers, architects and entrepreneurs are called to understand and design for the biggest problems facing humanity and our planet. Knowledge networks must interact to meet the complexities facing our generation.

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TRuST's Lai-Tze Fan's Radio Interview: Can we really trust AI?

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