Expert: Technology and gender-based violence
European non-profit AI Forensics published a report this week on how massive, organized user networks are spreading and monetizing non-consensual intimate images, including child sexual abuse material, on a popular private messaging app. The report, which focused on cross-border networks in Italy and Spain, also notes that content circulates across several well-known platforms.
Integrated Management Student Fellowship helps students make real-world impact
Young people care about the world that they live in and students at Desautels don't just sit back when they're troubled by what they see, they want to take responsibility, Sabine Dhir told CBC Television News. The Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) progr
Data held by US-based tech giants could make Canadians vulnerable to US government overreach
Tech giants play an increasingly important role in the economy and in our everyday lives, but companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Apple are all based in the United States. In an age of heightened geopolitical tensions, some are calling for greater domestic control over the digital infrastructure we’ve all come to rely on.
“Gut feelings” don’t lead to good hiring
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently advised business leaders to look beyond the resume of job seekers, and trust in their interaction with candidates. But trusting your gut isn’t a good way to build the best team, according to Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor at McGill Desautels.
Air Canada CEO was nearing retirement, but language gaffe forced his hand
After two Air Canada pilots were killed in an accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, the company’s CEO Michael Rousseau put out condolence message, but the message was only in English.
The omission of French by the unilingual Rousseau touched off a firestorm, with thousands of complaints made to Canada’s Official Languages Commissioner.
From analytics to finance: a closer look at Desautels' master's programmes
Study International takes a closer look at the master's programs at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, from the MBA and Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) to the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and
McGill launches Initiative for Transforming Healthcare
McGill University has unveiled the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH), a cross‑sector effort aimed at tackling some of Canada’s most pressing system‑level healthcare challenges. Supported by $5.75 million in funding from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life and IGM Financial, the initiative will mobilize expertise from management, medicine and public policy to develop technology‑enabled, evidence‑based solutions.
Sky-high stock valuations present portfolio allocation challenge for major pension funds
Soaring stock prices boosted returns at major Canadian pension plans, even as a slowdown in private equity weighed on overall performance at funds like the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. But strong equity returns don't necessarily mean pension plans should allocate more capital to stocks, Sebastien Betermier told Bloomberg.
AI agents can automate tasks, but come with privacy and security risks
Most of us interact with large language models like ChatGPT and Claude through browsers or apps, but AI agents can apply the power of LLMs in entirely different ways.
Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to control Air Transat board fails
Shareholders of Air Transat rejected Quebec media magnate Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to gain control of the travel company’s board. The billionaire businessman has had his eye on the company for some time.
Having humans in the loop helps ensure AI produces high quality work
A majority of young people fear that AI will displace them in the workplace, and entry-level jobs in AI-affected sectors are already in decline.
While there are a lot of things AI can do, there still needs to be a human in the loop, Simon Blanchette told Radio-Canada.
Lewtas Centre for Experiential Learning gives students hands-on opportunities
Some of our most important learning takes place outside of the classroom, and McGill Desautels has made it a priority for students to have access to experiential learning opportunities. The Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning launched in 2021, thanks to the generosity of alum Don Lewtas (BCom’75).
McGill researchers win prestigious NFRF 2024 grant to transform public engagement with AI
McGill University researchers have received a prestigious 2024 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration Grant for an interdisciplinary project that examines how artificial intelligence can reshape public participation in decision-making. Co-led by Dr. Jiangbo Yu (Civil Engineering) and Dr.
Hands-on vibe coding workshop by AAAI
AAAI recently hosted a hands-on workshop on vibe coding led by MMA’24 alum Lakshya Agarwal, introducing students to AI-powered tools that turn ideas into working applications without requiring a traditional programming background. Through real-time demonstrations, Agarwal showed how AI-assisted editors and web app builders can rapidly move from concept to deployment, including building a live portfolio website on the spot.
Professor Samer Faraj elected to France's Académie nationale de médecine
Prof. Samer Faraj has been elected Membre Associé étranger of the Académie nationale de médecine, one of France's most prestigious scientific institutions. The academy's foreign associate membership, limited to 60 scholars worldwide, recognizes researchers whose work makes a significant contribution to health and medicine internationally.
