‘Adopting a critical stance': Educators at Western launch project to get people talking about AI
Western's generative AI challenge is attracting participants from around the globe, helping people understand AI's impact. CTV London's Bryan Bicknell reports.
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‘Adopting a critical stance': Educators at Western launch project to get people talking about AI
Western's generative AI challenge is attracting participants from around the globe, helping people understand AI's impact. CTV London's Bryan Bicknell reports.
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