The Cogna-CatchUp

Episode 10: AI Ethics, Urban Resilience, and Big Tech Regulation


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In this episode of The Cogna-CatchUp, host John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z unpack some of the week’s biggest stories in tech, AI, and policy. Topics include:

  • Canada Orders TikTok to Dissolve Operations: National security concerns lead to TikTok’s Canadian subsidiary being shut down, reflecting growing apprehensions about foreign influence and data privacy.

  • Zuckerberg Cleared in Social Media Harm Lawsuit: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg avoids personal liability in lawsuits regarding social media’s impact on minors, though legal challenges for Meta persist.

  • AI for Natural Disaster Management: Cities are increasingly adopting AI to predict and respond to natural disasters, from real-time data analysis to post-disaster damage assessments.

  • World’s First Wooden Satellite: Scientists launch Lignosat, a wooden satellite, to study the durability of sustainable materials in space.

  • Big Tech Regulation Under Trump: With a new administration, stricter oversight of major tech companies is expected, focusing on antitrust and content moderation policies.

  • Google and OpenAI Face IP Concerns: News publishers demand compensation for the use of their content in AI training datasets, raising ethical and legal questions.

  • Stay tuned for expert insights and actionable analysis on the evolving tech landscape.

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    🔗 Connect with Dr. Samuel Z on LinkedIn: ⁠Dr. Samuel Z, PhD⁠

    🔗 Connect with John Kerr on LinkedIn: ⁠John Kerr⁠


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