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In a world where social media outlets have become leading sources of nutrition information, a crucial question arises: How do you distinguish reliable advice from misleading tips? In her research, Melissa Fernandez, a registered dietitian and assistant professor at the School of Nutrition Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences, reveals the inner workings of the world of online influencers and ...

Current AI methods lack an understanding of legal decision-making. Legal meanings are often lost and expertise is at risk. We need new design frameworks to reintroduce lost meanings, prevent expertise loss, and regulate AI system design effectively.

Smoking stubbornly remains a leading cause of disease, disability and death in Canada, even as prevalence rates have fallen significantly over the last 50 years. So what new smoking cessation initiative can save lives and billions of dollars in health-care costs?

Professor Matt Malone has been appointed Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) and a Faculty member of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities in Quebec. However, research at the University of Ottawa is paving the way for change.

In today’s polarized world, the lines between fact and fiction are blurring exponentially. Misinformation thrives and feeds conspiracy theories that undermine trust in democratic institutions.

The shift towards digital payments has rapidly changed the financial landscape in Canada. While this shift has created new levels of speed and convenience for some Canadians, for others, it has created new challenges in accessing basic financial services. For instance, picture a person with a cognitive impairment navigating a new or unfamiliar payment application.

Professor Karine Gentelet and students at the University of Ottawa have developed a reference directory on digital and artificial intelligence ethics for First Nations, produced with the support of the AI + Society Initiative.

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic shown to be more effective in shedding pounds than changing eating, exercise habits

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, including in the federal government. While AI can enhance efficiency, public servants must be mindful of its social and ethical challenges, including its potential for perpetuating biases.