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At the 2025 SAPOR Annual Conference, Arundati Dandapani emphasized the critical role of language in public opinion research amid technological advancements. Drawing from Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study, she highlighted the need for ethical AI practices, immigrant inclusion, and the blending of disciplines to foster democracy and innovation in research.
Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, engaged with Dr. Samir Abu Rumman from World of Opinions, a noted UN spokesperson and academic. They discussed future collaborations centered on public opinion research. Upcoming sessions include September 26 online on AI and trust, and November 4 in Ottawa on ethical data practices.
Generative AI, notably large language models, has transformed content creation but risks propagating misinformation due to data reliance. Addressing this requires partnerships between AI developers, media outlets, and fact-checkers to ensure reliability and transparency. Collaborations can enhance output quality, mitigate misinformation, and foster trust in AI-generated content.
Canada’s diversity is significantly shaped by immigration, with over 485,000 new permanent residents projected in 2024. Many immigrants face job market integration challenges due to credential recognition issues, language barriers, and underemployment. Public-private partnerships and non-profit organizations play crucial roles in addressing these obstacles, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing immigrant employment opportunities.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, established by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, create a framework for protecting personal data, ensuring privacy rights, data fiduciary obligations, and governance, while promoting transparency and security amid rising data concerns. Read more as part of our plans to highlight global developments for International Data Privacy Day 2025.
