Brian Jackson

Former editorial director of IT World Canada. Current research director at Info-Tech

Articles by Brian Jackson

Using Apple’s HomePod in Canada

We got our hands on a HomePod to see how it holds up in Canada.

Google Duplex broke the Turing test and leaps across the uncanny valley

Good thing that some top minds are talking AI ethics, because Google Duplex just beat the Turing test.

Holding AI accountable: public leaders organize to ensure algorithms influencing government are ethical

As AI becomes more accessible and its impact on society grows, Canada's public policy leaders are organizing to make sure AI ethics are front and centre.

Q&A with Alex Benay, CIO, Government of Canada

The Government of Canada's top IT leader shares his thoughts on Alexa, agile methodology, and why "transformation" is a bad word.

Google Home Max review – it’s my new TV soundbar

The Google Home Max provides a versatile and loud addition to the Google Home family of speakers.

West coast, best coast? Public sector CIOs in B.C. are investing in the next-generation tech that will transform user experience

Three B.C. public sector CIOs share the innovation projects they are working on at present - laying fibre optic cable across a city, upgrading campus Wi-Fi, and replacing paper with iPads.

Hashtag Trending – Largest PC case ever made; Lyft launches subscription plan to some; RIP net neutrality

Does size matter? If we’re talking about PC gaming rigs, the answer is yes. Lyft opens up a subscription option to its power users....

Former Canada Health Infoway CTO joins startup that aims to finally take health records digital

Remember that episode of Seinfeld where Elaine confronts her doctor about her medical chart that labels her as "difficult?" In the opening of The Package episode...

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