AI and its affect on politcal movements in Canada
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of AI on political movements in Canada, focusing on the Alberta separatism movement and the role of coordinated campaigns.
New research suggests that coordinated campaigns, some using AI, are trying to amplify division and confusion when it comes to political movements in Canada. Brian McQuinn, an associate professor at the University of Regina and co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict, says current campaigns are targeting the Alberta separatism movement. He joins the show to tell us how these campaigns work, who's behind them and why this debate is the perfect target.
People in this episode
Host: Evan Bray
Guest: Brian McQuinn
Topics covered
- AI
- political movements
- Canada
- separatism
- disinformation
- campaigns
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Regina, Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict
Places: Canada, Alberta
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