/dobson/taxonomy/term/257/all en /dobson/channels/news/ai-can-create-ghostbots-mimic-lost-loved-ones-should-it-357579 <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create chatbots that mimic a specific human being – even if that human being is no longer with us. An AI companion that mimics lost loved ones could help people process grief and ease the loneliness that comes with the loss, says<strong> <a href="/desautels/emmanuelle-vaast">Emmanuelle Vaast</a></strong>, Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean of Research at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Desautels. But these ‘ghostbots’ should be approached with caution.</p> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:27:21 +0000 admin 140617 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mcgill-desautels-professors-and-lecturers-recognized-faculty-awards-357438 <p>Across programs and subject areas, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:</p> <p><strong>Research</strong></p> Fri, 24 May 2024 16:33:56 +0000 admin 140586 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mcgill-desautels-bcom-wins-mccais-undergraduate-research-award-2024-357152 <p>Bachelor of Commerce student <strong>Nikki Tye</strong> is the recipient of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Collaborative for AI & Society (McCAIS)’s Undergraduate Research Award (McURA) for Summer 2024. The $8,700 award, aimed at promoting interdisciplinary AI research in society, recognizes Nikki's project on "Protecting the Amazon Forest from Illegal Activity through Image Recognition and Operations Research: A Partnership with JungleKeepers and Peruvian Indigenous Communities."</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:51:24 +0000 admin 140531 at /dobson