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AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say
Representatives of four medical research centres have told Nature they have waived normal ethical review because 'synthetic' data do not contain real or traceable patient information.
www.nature.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty

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Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty - Digital Journal
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty

www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science...
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
August 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection | New Scientist
mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection
www.newscientist.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
August 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection
www.newscientist.com
August 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent

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Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent | Science | AAAS
The iPsych project, which investigates the genetics of psychiatric disorders, has sent 140,000 opt-out notices amid backlash
www.science.org
August 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent

www.science.org/content/arti...
Blood taken from Danish babies ended up in huge genetic study—without consent
The iPsych project, which investigates the genetics of psychiatric disorders, has sent 140,000 opt-out notices amid backlash
www.science.org
August 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The politics of research ethics

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July 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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This is exactly why we’re intentionally designing Gander to align with the Canadian Charter.

Not because the law says we have to but because being free from hate speech is a universal human right.

Tackling hate speech is a process. One we hope you'll be part of.

#CharterInspired #CanadianTech
UN Secretary-General's message for the International Day for Countering Hate Speech | 18 June 2025
Hate speech is poison in the well of society. It has paved the way for violence and atrocity during the darkest chapters of human history. Ethnic and religious minorities often bear the brunt - facing...
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June 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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It’s not lost on us that a new social platform isn’t exactly top of mind. Tech execs joining the U.S. military. More war.

And here we are, grateful for everyone with us in this moment. A social platform isn’t all that social without good people supporting it.
Tech leaders ready launch of Canadian social-media platform Gander to buck U.S. dominance
Founders aim to create alternative that addresses content, data sovereignty concerns
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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We’ll take a closer look at the first iteration of our road map, sharing a few of the big dates you’ve been (justifiably) asking about.
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.

In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
gandersocial.ca
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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In the spirit of saying thanks to the people (that's you) who have helped us get here, we’re showing our gratitude this week.

Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Reclaiming Of Informed Consent: Why AI Calls For Transparency, Temporal Ethics And Systemic Reform

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How To Reclaim Informed Consent In The Age Of AI
It is not enough to enhance efficiency or accuracy; we must embed transparency, temporal awareness and systemic oversight into AI-augmented research.
www.forbes.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM