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What is Indigenous data sovereignty and why does it matter?

Published: April 08, 2024

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Gig work is much broader than Uber drivers and food-delivery workers

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Next-generation batteries power a more sustainable future

UBC researchers are developing better batteries for electric cars, solar panels and more

Using drone deliveries to enhance health care in rural, remote and Indigenous communities

A UBC partnership could make health care more accessible to isolated communities across Canada

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What is the metaverse?

If you don’t know what the “metaverse” is, you’re not alone. A UBC computer science expert explains.

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How much privacy is there in the age of AI and the metaverse?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing consumer behaviour, putting privacy at risk

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