Global security expert and author Bruce Schneier—known for reshaping how the world understands security, privacy, and trust—has joined the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) as a visiting senior policy fellow for 2025–26.

From AI chatbots marketed as digital partners to voice assistants designed for intimacy, these systems promise connection while raising urgent questions about privacy, manipulation, and digital addiction.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society responds to Canada’s consultation on global privacy certifications, outlining how CBPR and PRP can strengthen data protection, build public trust, and drive innovation in the digital economy.

At SRI’s annual conference, participants discussed future directions and key challenges in AI research, including the complexities of aligning advanced AI with human values and interdisciplinary perspectives on AI safety.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) hosted a roundtable discussion on February 11, 2025, as part of the official side events at the AI Action Summit in Paris centered on insights from an upcoming SRI paper, Trust in Human-Machine Learning Interactions: A Multifaceted Approach, led by SRI Research Lead Beth Coleman.

In October 2024, the SRI co-hosted a half-day event with The Dais and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to address election integrity, cyber security, and disinformation in the age of AI. The result was The Future Votes report, a reflection of key insights and recommendations for policymakers on how we can practically protect our democratic elections.

How do we successfully govern AI systems that can act autonomously online, making decisions with minimal human oversight? SRI Faculty Affiliate Noam Kolt explores this challenge, highlighting the rise of AI agents, their risks, and the urgent need for transparency, safety testing, and regulatory oversight.

SRI Director David Lie and Co-Chair David Duvenaud were appointed to Canada’s new Safe & Secure AI Advisory Group. Their expertise will help shape policies at this crucial time in AI's development and contribute to Canada's efforts to keep these powerful technologies safe.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) hosted a roundtable discussion on February 11, 2025, as part of the official side events at the AI Action Summit in Paris centered on insights from an upcoming SRI paper, Trust in Human-Machine Learning Interactions: A Multifaceted Approach, led by SRI Research Lead Beth Coleman.

As the SRI community navigates the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), a critical question remains at the forefront: How can AI be not only effective but also safe and aligned with human values?

The Schwartz Reisman Institute’s annual academic conference Absolutely Interdisciplinary returns for 2025 to explore interdisciplinary approaches to AI governance, risk and safety.

In the wake of AIDA’s death and with a federal election on the horizon, a key question has emerged: what’s next for Canada after AIDA?