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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Quantum Collaboration: Securing Global Communication with Virtual Broadcasting"

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing have successfully produced nearly perfect entangled photon pairs from quantum dot sources, a crucial advancement for secure quantum communication. By combining entanglement with quantum dots, the team achieved both a high degree of entanglement and high efficiency, paving the way for applications such as quantum key distribution and quantum repeaters. The new quantum dot entanglement source holds significant promise for the future of secure quantum communications on a global scale.

via Phys.org|
#entangled-photons#quantum-communication#quantum-dot
technology1 year ago

"Vending Machine Error Exposes Student Surveillance Scandal"

Students at the University of Waterloo discovered that the M&M's vending machines on campus were equipped with facial recognition technology, prompting concerns about privacy. The machines, provided by Adaria Vending Services and owned by Mars, were found to be collecting data such as presence, estimated age, and gender without individual association. Despite assurances from the Invenda Group that the technology does not store or transmit personal data, the university has requested the machines to be removed and the software disabled. If not, a student plans to file a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

via PetaPixel|
#facial-recognition#mandms#privacy
technology1 year ago

College Removes Vending Machines Over Facial Recognition Controversy

The University of Waterloo is removing smart vending machines from its campus after a student discovered an error code suggesting they used facial recognition technology. Adaria Vending Services, the company behind the machines, stated that the technology does not take or store customers' photos and is GDPR compliant. The university has requested the machines be removed, amid ongoing global tensions over the use of facial recognition technology on college campuses.

via Yahoo News|
#adaria-vending-services#facial-recognition-technology#privacy
technology1 year ago

College Removes Vending Machines Over Facial Recognition Error

The University of Waterloo is removing smart vending machines from its campus after a student discovered an error code suggesting they used facial recognition technology. Adaria Vending Services, which manages the machines, stated that the technology does not take or store customers' photos and is GDPR compliant. The university has requested the machines be removed, amid ongoing global tensions over the use of facial recognition technology on college campuses.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#adaria-vending-services#facial-recognition-technology#privacy
technology1 year ago

"Privacy Concerns Arise as Vending Machine Error Exposes Facial Recognition Database at Canadian University"

A student at the University of Waterloo in Canada discovered that smart vending machines on campus were equipped with facial recognition technology, prompting the university to announce their removal. The vending machines, owned by Mars, were provided by Adaria Vending Services and manufactured by Invenda Group, both of which claimed that the technology does not store or transmit personal data and is GDPR compliant. This incident adds to the ongoing global tension surrounding the use of facial recognition technology on college campuses, with concerns about privacy and its impact on vulnerable individuals.

via Business Insider|
#facial-recognition#gdpr#privacy
technology1 year ago

"Vending Machine Error Exposes Secret Facial Recognition Tech at Canadian University"

Students at the University of Waterloo discovered that M&M-branded smart vending machines on campus were secretly collecting face recognition data without their consent. The revelation sparked outrage and led to calls for the machines to be removed from campus. The university responded by asking to disable the vending machine software and eventually confirmed that the machines would be removed. The companies responsible for the machines claimed that they were GDPR-compliant and that the technology only acted as a motion sensor, not storing any photos or identifying individuals. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and data collection on campus.

via WIRED|
#data-collection#facial-recognition#privacy
technology1 year ago

"Facial Recognition Vending Machine Error Exposes College Students' Data"

A malfunctioning vending machine at the University of Waterloo in Canada revealed the use of facial recognition technology without user consent, prompting concerns about privacy violations. The company behind the machines, Invenda, claims to use demographic detection software compliant with GDPR, but it is unclear whether it meets Canadian privacy standards. Following the discovery, the university pledged to remove the machines and disable the software, while students responded by covering the suspected camera with gum and paper.

via The Guardian|
#canada#facial-recognition#privacy
technology2 years ago

Advancements in Quantum Information Processing: Reliable Control and Processing of Qubits

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing have developed a groundbreaking technique using laser light to control individual barium qubits with unprecedented precision. The new method utilizes a small glass waveguide to separate laser beams and focus them on individual qubits, minimizing crosstalk and allowing for independent control over each qubit. Barium ions were chosen for their convenient energy states and compatibility with visible green light, enabling the use of commercially available optical technologies. This advancement in qubit control brings us closer to realizing functional quantum computers.

via SciTechDaily|
#barium-ions#laser-precision#quantum-computing
social-issues2 years ago

"Addressing Gender Issues: Protecting Communities from Hate and Violence"

In the wake of the recent stabbings at the University of Waterloo, institutions and individuals need to take action to protect scholars and students whose work focuses on gender issues and LGBTQIA+ rights. This includes providing support and care for those affected, creating safe work and learning environments, addressing misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia, and engaging in public conversations to shift the culture towards celebrating gender diversity. It is crucial for everyone to be involved in this work and to stand in solidarity against hate.

via The Conversation|
#gender-issues#hate-crimes#lgbtqia-rights
education2 years ago

Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Universities: A Call for Solidarity and Education

Philosophers have released a statement condemning the recent knife attack on a professor and students in a philosophy of gender course at the University of Waterloo. The statement affirms their commitment to academic freedom and denounces any form of violence, intimidation, or derogation that seeks to undermine philosophical examinations of gender and sexuality. The statement is open for signatures from members of the philosophical community.

via Daily Nous|
#academic-freedom#education#gender
crime2 years ago

Hate-Fueled Stabbing Attack Targets Gender Studies Class at University of Waterloo

A suspect has been charged in a hate-motivated stabbing attack on a professor and two students during a gender class at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The suspect, an international student, wanted to make a statement about gender identity and asked the professor to confirm the class topic before attacking. The victims were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident highlights an uptick in hate-motivated incidents towards the LGBTQ+ community. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the attack, emphasizing the real-life consequences of misogynistic and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. The suspect appeared in court for a bail hearing, and the university is investigating the delayed emergency alert system response.

via WSPA 7News|
#crime#gender-class#hate-crime
crime2 years ago

Violent Attack at University of Waterloo Leaves Professor and Students Injured, Suspect Arrested

A professor and two students were stabbed during a gender issues class at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The suspect, a member of the university community, entered the classroom and attacked people after speaking with the professor. The wounds were not life-threatening, and the motive for the attack is unclear. The suspect is in custody, and there is no further threat to public safety. Classes in the affected building were canceled, and support is being provided to the students and staff affected by the incident.

via CBS News|
#canada#crime#gender-issues
crime2 years ago

Violent Attack Targets Gender Issues Class at Canadian University

A professor and two students were stabbed during a gender issues class at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The wounds were non-life threatening, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The motive for the attack is unclear, and the suspect is being questioned by investigators. The university canceled classes in the affected building but stated that all other campus operations will proceed as usual.

via syracuse.com|
#campus-safety#canada#crime
crime2 years ago

"Violent Attack on Gender Issues Class at Canadian University Leaves Professor and Students Injured, Suspect Arrested"

A professor and two students were stabbed during a gender issues class at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The wounds were non-life threatening, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The motive for the attack is unclear, and the suspect is being questioned by investigators. The university community is shocked by the incident, and classes in the affected hall were canceled for the day.

via ABC News|
#canada#crime#gender-issues
crime2 years ago

"Multiple Stabbing Incident at University of Waterloo Leaves Three Injured, Suspect Arrested"

Three people, including a professor and two students, were stabbed in a University of Waterloo philosophy course. The suspect, a man in his 20s or 30s, entered the class, asked about the course, and then attacked the professor with two knives. The victims are in non-life-threatening condition, and no fatalities have been reported. Classes in the building were canceled for the day, but are expected to resume tomorrow. The suspect has been arrested, and further information will be provided by the Waterloo Regional Police.

via Daily Nous|
#crime#gender-issues#knife-attack