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_research_directions/online-crime.md

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 excerpt: "Our team combines AI and criminology expertise to develop ethical, human-centered tools that detect and counteract sex trafficking. Driven by a commitment to responsible research, we aim to bridge technology gaps and support victims in Canada and beyond."
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     excerpt: "Sex trafficking impacts 4.8 million people globally and is a $99 billion USD industry that often operates undetected, including in Canada. Technology has become a critical tool for traffickers, enabling recruitment and exploitation while making these crimes harder to trace. However, innovative analytics can uncover hidden patterns, identify victims, and provide much-needed support to those impacted. Our interdisciplinary team of AI and criminology experts is dedicated to developing context-aware, human-centered solutions to tackle this issue responsibly. Through advanced techniques like data mining and anomaly detection, we are working to bring a data-driven approach to the fight against human trafficking in Canada."
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_research_directions/online-toxicity.md

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 excerpt: "Our team collaborates with game companies like Ubisoft to develop responsible, real-time, human-in-the-loop AI systems for chat toxicity detection, creating safer online gaming communities."
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     excerpt: "Toxic and harmful speech online is more than just unpleasant; it has widespread social and economic repercussions, particularly as it permeates social media and gaming platforms. In gaming, where toxicity affects 75% of young players, this behavior harms mental health, alienates communities, and even reduces player engagement and spending, which impacts the industry’s bottom line. Beyond financial losses, unchecked toxicity risks fostering real-world violence and inciting harmful social behaviors. Despite advances in detection methods, including AI-driven moderation, the ever-evolving nature of toxic language poses significant challenges to companies and communities alike. Addressing this problem isn’t just about improving user experience—it’s essential for maintaining safe, inclusive, and healthy online spaces."
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_research_directions/poli-sci/fact-checking.md

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_research_directions/poli-sci/social-simulations.md

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