CANADALAND Talkin’ Sh*t About (the Future of) the News
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Jan 2, 2026 Douglas Saltis, Editor-in-chief of BetaKit, discusses the unsettling future where generative AI fabricates major news headlines that could mislead the public. Jen Gerson, a journalist and co-founder of The Line, offers an intriguing prediction about potential geopolitical maneuvers in the Arctic that could threaten Canadian sovereignty. The hosts also dive into the feasibility of Canada joining the EU and a possible social media ban for teens, all while navigating the murky waters of AI disinformation and its impact on journalism.
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Canada-Europe Status Speculation
- Harrison Lohman suggests Canada might seek an EU membership or observer status using Arctic territorial quirks as leverage.
- Jesse and Noor treat it as playful speculation tied to Mark Carney's pro-Europe leanings.
AI Can Forge Major Headline Events
- Douglas Saltis predicts major headline stories will be revealed as AI-generated fabrications by 2026.
- He warns this will erode verification capacity and public trust in journalism at scale.
Family Exposure To AI Videos
- Jesse recounts seeing AI videos fooling people and notes his mom consumes them for entertainment.
- He argues novelty masks long-term reality blurring risks as normalized consumption increases.
