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CTV News: ‘Terrified me’: Winnipeg musician claims her voice was used by AI

October 20, 2025 — 
David Gerhard, computer science professor at the University of Manitoba, said while he cannot comment on this specific case, this is the risk that exists “now that we have these machines that can do this kind of work

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Faculty of Science

Get to know the Department of Computer Science

July 4, 2025 — 
Are you looking for a program that makes you ready for the ever-evolving careers in tech? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity? Is having a welcoming community to support you in your academic journey important to you? Then look no further than the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba.

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CBC News: A website claims wildfire destroyed a single mom’s clothing warehouse. But the store doesn’t exist

June 11, 2025 — 
Fake website claiming 'last chance to own' items from non-existent Flin Flon business 'disgusting': mayor

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Faculty of Science

CBC Cross Country Checkup: Is AI creating a generation of cheaters or achievers?

June 9, 2025 — 
AI use and abuse is on the rise. 

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Faculty of Science

CBC Manitoba: Understanding AI: What It Is and Why It Matters

May 29, 2025 — 
Understanding AI: What It Is and Why It Matters

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David Gerhard photo by Gavin Boutroy Radio Canada

Faculty of Science

CTV Winnipeg: How AI is shaping your online world

May 14, 2025 — 
How AI is shaping your online world

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Faculty of Science

Back by popular demand: Science Rendezvous 2025

May 7, 2025 — 
Get ready for Manitoba’s largest hands-on science and engineering festival. Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus. 

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Faculty of Science

GraphBAN: making drug discovery faster and more affordable through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

April 14, 2025 — 
UM researchers have developed a deep learning model to predict compound protein interactions. GraphBAN is an inductive graph-based approach. The model is all about discovering new drug candidates in the pre-clinical stage. This means speeding up the drug discovery process and making it more affordable.

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Faculty of Science

CBC North by Northwest: Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election

March 31, 2025 — 
Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election

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Faculty of Science

Department of Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium 2025

March 14, 2025 — 
This year’s event is a thoughtfully curated experience for Computer Science alumni, fourth-year students approaching graduation, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts in Winnipeg.

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