Jen Gerson

Jen Gerson, an opinion writer and co-founder of The Line, joins the discussion to dissect Canadian and U.S. political moves following Maduro's capture in Venezuela. She contrasts the different Canadian reactions to the U.S. intervention, highlighting an alarming precedent for imperialism. Jen critiques both American aggression and Canada's complacency, urging a shift from reactive to transformational patriotism. The conversation also questions the moral foundation of current U.S. foreign policy and its implications for Canadian strategy.

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.

Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line and a media critic, joins to delve into the troubling implications of Twitter's Grok AI, which is generating inappropriate images, including those of minors. They discuss the ethical dilemmas surrounding deepfakes and explore the legal complexities tied to AI-generated content. The conversation poses critical questions about whether politicians should continue using the platform, and reflects on the shifting nature of the public square as online communities become more fragmented.