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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · 6d

One does not enjoy Ms Word, one writes in spite of and in defiance of it

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Rick Harp @rickharp.bsky.social · 11d

👥👥 Panelists include @tanyatalaga.bsky.social @paulseesequasis.bsky.social @marktrahant.bsky.social + Judi Kochon! 🤝 Event co-covened by myself and @candiscall.bsky.social

Rick Harp @rickharp.bsky.social · 11d

VANCOUVER! Whatcha doing Fri Oct 24? Come see our free public panel, "Beyond Fire & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes," part of a larger invitational gathering of climate-related storytellers, hosted in MOA Great Hall at UBC!

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pictographic for "Beyond fires and floods: Indigenous narratives in an era of extremes," a free public panel featuring veteran journos Tanya Talaga, Mark Trahant, Judy Kochon and Paul Seeseequasis, moderated by me! October 24th, 6:30 PM, Museum of Anthropology, UBC.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 17d

If you are a new or experienced driver your number one job while behind the wheel isn’t getting to work on time, it’s making sure you prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users not your convenience. If you’re unable to do this, plz return your vehicle. You aren’t qualified to drive on our roads.

City of Toronto @toronto.ca · 18d

#DYK that if a person cycling is struck by a driver travelling 50 km/h, their chance of survival is only 10%? Whether you’re a new or experienced driver, always drive carefully around vulnerable road users. 🚴

Find #RoadSafety tips at toronto.ca/WatchforBikes.

A “best friend” figure on a bike against a pink background. Text reads: There’s a life on every bike. Always look around before opening your car door to ensure everyone gets home safely. City of Toronto, 311 Toronto at your Service and Vision Zero logos in the corners of the image.

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · 18d

Finally, my way of life is vindicated apple.news/A2RCBmJO1Q3C...

Eating three yogurts a day is ‘key to living to 100’ — The Telegraph

Scientists studied the DNA of oldest person in the world to discover secret to longevity

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Pabàmàdiz @karynpugliese.bsky.social · 23d

I love Jon Stewart. His first show after Jimmy Kimmel cancelled. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...

Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show

YouTube video by The Daily Show

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · 24d

The way they divided it, there’s olive oil in at least 4 of those segments 🫒

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 10

This post by Sarah Fay (Writers at Work) offers a good overview of what's happening on Substack and how it's likely to intersect (hint: considerably) with mainstream media in future. www.substackwritersatwork.com/p/substack-p...

Substack 5.0: Why You Shouldn’t "Be" on Substack Anymore

A new growth mindset for a new Substack era

www.substackwritersatwork.com

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 10

This argument–“we’re not based in your market, even though we operate in your market and earn revenue in your market and compete with domestic businesses in your market” has been at the heart of the tech debate for the last 10+ years.

Anja Karadeglija @anjakaradeglija.bsky.social · Sep 10

OpenAI is arguing in an Ontario court today that a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers involving its ChatGPT generative AI system should be heard in a U.S. courtroom instead. It's the first case of its kind in Canada.

vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/09/10/o...

OpenAI argues Canadian news publishers’ lawsuit should be heard in U.S.

OpenAI is set to argue in an Ontario court today that a copyright lawsuit filed by Canadian news publishers involving its ChatGPT generative AI system should be heard in a U.S. courtroom instead. A coalition of Canadian news outlets which includes The Canadian Press, Torstar, The Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada is suing OpenAI […]

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tee hee

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is much harder to edit AI than a human author.

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 2

It is. What comes across in a lot of these remembrances is how unaffected he seemed. And what a laugh! It was like hearing a hug.

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Sep 2

I am sorry to hear about Graham Greene. I met him in 2018 when we were doing an event in Charlottetown. I confided in him of my fear of public speaking. "Just take a breath after every line you speak," he said. If nothing else, you can't go wrong with that. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene dead at 73 | CBC News

Graham Greene, an Oneida actor from the Six Nations of Grand River in Ontario who was Oscar-nominated for his role in Dances With Wolves, died Monday in Stratford, Ont., at the age of 73.

www.cbc.ca

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 26

Nature loss will cut UK GDP by 5% without action from private sector, say experts

Report finds regenerative approach could yield economic benefits while helping to meet environmental targets The degradation of nature in the UK will lop nearly 5% off the country’s GDP if the private sector does not make a greater effort to halt the decline, experts have warned. Conversely, investing in nature can produce economic returns for companies in a range of sectors, from manufacturing and construction to food, according to a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and WWF. Continue reading...

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Best book review ever

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks to @anjakaradeglija.bsky.social for including me in this recent story on the impact of AI to news publishers.

Media Ecosystem Observatory @meo-cdmrn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Google's AI Overviews launched last year with notable blunders like a suggestion to apply pizza toppings with glue. While Google maintains their overall accuracy, experts say this technology is reshaping the internet as we know it. @anjakaradeglija.bsky.social reports for @cdnpress.bsky.social 🧵

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Aug 15

Mike, thanks so much for providing us with your informed perspective about the purpose of public media at various points in the process (and for coming to Montreal and Ottawa!

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thanks so much for having me on the show today, @eliasmakos.bsky.social and @cjad800.bsky.social!

Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today, Senior Fellow at the Centre and author of What Should the CBC Be?, @jessicajohnson.bsky.social spoke with @cjad800.bsky.social about how Google's AI overviews are problematic for media outlets and our information ecosystem. Have a listen here: tinyurl.com/4975yuhv

Why results from Google AI Overviews can be problematic - The Elias Makos Show | iHeart

<p>Jessica Johnson, senior fellow at McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy</p>

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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 Our latest report, What Should the CBC Be? is out now!

The conclusion is clear: Canadians want CBC/Radio-Canada to continue, but it must evolve to remain relevant and trusted.

Here's a sneak peek at the report 🧵

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The Wire Report @thewirereport.ca · Jul 18

@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social's mandate should be reviewed much more often than it has historically, says @jessicajohnson.bsky.social, project lead of a recently released report from the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy:
@mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social #CDNpoli

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CBC needs more frequent mandate reviews & public consultation, researcher says - The Wire Report

The CBC "will better serve the country when it is appropriately funded and mandated through the lens of what the audience needs first,” a new report from the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy...

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 13

I read Lolly Willowes a couple of years ago and couldn’t believe how modern and dystopian it is. Like the Handmaid’s Tale of its day.

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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our upcoming report, What Should the CBC Be? by @jessicajohnson.bsky.social and @emma-wilkie.bsky.social, offers a vision for a public media system that is accountable, accessible, and built for the future. Follow along to learn more about their research and recommendations!

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 9

I also just realized that Jersey Milk must have been named for the type of cow’s milk its chocolate was made from. We are so divorced from agriculture today.

Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 9

I hadn’t realized how many chocolate bars from my childhood don’t exist any more. I can’t say I miss them exactly because I never bought Rosebuds and Sweet Marie, but I can see them so clearly at the store. www.thestar.com/life/food-an...

Another Canadian chocolate bites the dust. With Jersey Milk gone, here are other options for your sweet tooth

Jersey Milk chocolate bars, exclusively made in Canada, is another domestic chocolate treat that is being discontinued this year. Here’s what chocolates you can still buy.

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 7

The other thing is that human translation services cost relatively little—a fraction of what it costs to commission original literary work. When you factor in the cost of needing someone to read over and correct an AI translation, it doesn’t seem worth it.

So Mayer @suchmayer.bsky.social · Jul 7

Writers! Note that AI translation (under the guise of "global access") is being seen/used as the weak point to get AI into publishing (possible bc Eng lang publishing is weak on translation). Stand with translators & for more human translation, fairly paid!

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Jul 7

The founders of independent publisher Bloodhound Books have launched a new AI fiction translation service, Globescribe.ai 👇 #BookSky

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Jessica Johnson @jessicajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 3

A lovely story about an obsession I share.

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