Technology

People under the age of 18 are the fastest-growing online demographic in a world that is in the midst of the fourth Industrial Revolution, which offers greater opportunities and risks.

Developed countries like Canada are in the midst of transition from 4G to 5G networks. And yet Canada still suffers from a digital divide.

Encryption is supposed to ensure that information stays private by scrambling data. In practice, security forces and corporate interests are keen to be able to crack any code.

The energy consumption of data transmitted wirelessly is immense and growing rapidly with the increased use of expanding wireless networks.

As facial recognition becomes more and more common, there are also growing concerns about the gender and racial bias embedded in many systems.

Back in August the CRTC significantly cut the rates for what Big Telecom can charge smaller providers for network access. A handful of smaller Internet service providers are already lowering prices.

Who will protect us from a collective vulnerability to misinformation, manipulation and cyber violence?