• Hey Google, are my housemates using my smart speaker?

    Hey Google, are my housemates using my smart speaker?

    Surveys show that consumers are worried that smart speakers are eavesdropping on their conversations and day-to-day lives. Now University of British Columbia researchers have found that people are also concerned about something else: friends, family and others who may have access to these devices.

  • Why UBC protects the personal information of its community

    Why UBC protects the personal information of its community

    Seeking information and asking questions are natural human instincts. The drive to find out more, especially when a public institution or one’s own family is involved, is powerful and can lead to understandable frustration when there are no answers.