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Appearances
The Ben Mulroney Show
Powerschool Breach
Student info stolen in PowerSchool data breach not deleted despite ransom being paid with Guest: Francis Syms, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at Humber Polytechnic
May 08, 2025
Technology Discussion
How technology will solve the problem of lost people Guest: Francis Syms, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at Humber Polytechnic
Apr 24, 2025
School Boards Social Media Lawsuits
School Boards Social Media Lawsuits
School Boards Social Media Lawsuits
Group of Ontario school boards says lawsuits against social media giants can proceed with Guest: Francis Syms, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at Humber Polytechnic
Mar 13, 2025
Drones
School Boards Social Media Lawsuits
School Boards Social Media Lawsuits
Drones will one day become one of the single largest Industries in Canada
Guest: Shaun Ghafari, Dean of Engineering at Humber Polytechnic
Guest: Francis Syms, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at Humber Polytechnic
CBC
The 306 with Peter Mills (Saskatchewan)
Francis Syms, associate dean of information and communications technology at Humber, talks about Canada's first ever mini nuclear reactors getting the green light (00:14:39).
May 09, 2025
Information Morning (Cape Breton)
A Cape Breton-born tech expert says the PowerSchool breach should raise questions about who we trust with our personal information.
May 08, 2025
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Technology expert Francis Syms explains why every word counts in your conversations with artificial intelligence—for the planet and possibly for the future of humankind.
Apr 25, 2025
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Humber Polytechnic's Francis Syms breaks down the controversy over Google Maps' mislabeling of Canadian parks. Then, a group of students is installing a giant lit-up 'Ramadan Mubarak' sign in Nathan Phillips Square. Laila Soliman is one of them.
Feb 27, 2025
Web (National)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
AI Summit
Comments about objectives for AI Summit in Paris
Feb 08, 2025
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
Metro Morning with David Common (Toronto)
What is DeepSeek and why is it shaking up the U.S. tech market?
Humber Polytechnic's Francis Syms shows the vastly different responses you can get from the DeepSeek AI platform, on issues that involve China.
Jan 28, 2025
TV News (National)
TV News (National)
TV News (National)
Canadians falling victim to scams that come right to your door.
Feb 26, 2025
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
What did you do when you, or someone you know, fell victim to a phone or internet scam?
Oct 27, 2024
The National
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
Canadian, U.S. police warn public to beware of Bitcoin sextortion scam
Oct 18, 2024
Here and Now Toronto with Ramraajh Sharvendiran
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan (Halifax)
Here and Now Toronto with Ramraajh Sharvendiran
GTA Uber drivers are protesting new AI technology the app rolled out this week. The AI-based algorithm is supposed to improve customer satisfaction. Francis Syms is the Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber College. He says drivers are worried the new pricing model will mean lower take home pay. Francis was on Here and Now.
Oct 17, 2024
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan
Here and Now Toronto with Ramraajh Sharvendiran
What do YOU want artificial intelligence to do for you?
Oct 13, 2024
Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan
Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones
Ever heard of SIM swapping? That's when criminals hijack phone numbers to gain access to people's online accounts. We speak with technology expert Francis Syms about how these scams work, and some tips to prevent them.
Aug 7, 2024
Toronto
Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan
Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones
Story about the recent ransomware attack on TDSB's testing environment
Jun 13, 2024
Radio Noon Manitoba
Radio Noon Manitoba
Radio Noon Manitoba
Participated in a call-in show taking calls from listeners on EVs
Apr 29, 2024
CBC News
Radio Noon Manitoba
Radio Noon Manitoba
London Drugs Cybersecurity Incident
Apr 29, 2024
The National
Radio Noon Manitoba
On the Go with Anthony Germain
School Boards Sue Social Media
Mar 28, 2024
On the Go with Anthony Germain
On the Go with Anthony Germain
On the Go with Anthony Germain
As Tesla recalls over two million cars across North America, we get an expert's take on whether there's enough oversight on autonomous driving technology. The associate dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology at Humber College has been looking into the upgrade rollout. (Anthony Germain with Francis Syms)
December 14, 2023 (as written on CBC)
Here and Now
On the Go with Anthony Germain
Mainstreet with Jeff Douglas
A class action lawsuit was filed in 2018 against Apple Inc. and Apple Canada Inc. The tech company has been accused of altering the performance of some of their phones. Francis Syms, is an associate dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and technology at Humber College. He's been following the case and was on the show to talk about the matter.
January, 2024 (as written on CBC)
Mainstreet with Jeff Douglas
On the Go with Anthony Germain
Mainstreet with Jeff Douglas
If you use your work cellphone outside of work -- it is a document of your life that can be easily accessed, with privacy requirements possibly ignored. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with Francis Syms, a professor and technology expert at Humber College.
January 31, 2024 (as written on CBC)
CTV
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
Ontario plans to build a new nuclear power plant in Port Hope. Here is why some experts think it could just be the beginning.
Jan 16, 2025
AI Runs Wild
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
From AI running wild to collapsing ecosystems, government report outlines future disruptions
May 21, 2024
Fake Honda Site
Ontario's Nuclear Plans
Fake Honda Site
Fake website selling Honda lawn mowers for 90% off
May 10, 2024
Geek Squad Scam
Geek Squad Scam
Fake Honda Site
An Ontario senior thought he called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000
Apr 24, 2024
Romance Scams
Geek Squad Scam
Romance Scams
Canadians lose $50 million to romance scams in 2023: CAFC
February 14, 2024
Kijiji Scam
Geek Squad Scam
Romance Scams
Woman tries to sell phone on Kijiji, gets scammed out of $12K
May 24, 2023
Now Toronto Stories
Let Amazon Open Your Garage - October 09, 2024
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
Amazon can now deliver packages inside your garage, but Toronto tech expert questions how secure it is
October 09, 2024 (as written on Now Toronto)
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
‘It’s very easy to know your information,’ Toronto police warns public of Canada-wide email scam, cybersecurity expert shares tips on how to stay safe.
September 24, 2024 (as written on Now Toronto)
PC Optimum - July 25, 2024
Police Warning on Email Scams - September 24, 2024
Cyber Auto Thefts - February 13, 2024
Some Canadians are concerned about being unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts, but a cybersecurity expert says the onus is on the organization.
July 25, 2024 (as written on Now Toronto)
Cyber Auto Thefts - February 13, 2024
Cyber Auto Thefts - February 13, 2024
Cyber Auto Thefts - February 13, 2024
Toronto cybersecurity expert says it takes 1 minute for car thieves to get into your vehicle using this common tactic
February 24, 2024 (as written on Now Toronto)
Online Harms Bill - February 26, 2024
Cyber Auto Thefts - February 13, 2024
Online Harms Bill - February 26, 2024
Tech expert says Canadian government’s online harms bill is effective but digital literacy for kids is crucial
February 26, 2024 (as written on Now Toronto)
Toronto.com
Navigating the AI Age: protecting ourselves amid great promise and high risk
Navigating the AI Age: protecting ourselves amid great promise and high risk
Navigating the AI Age: protecting ourselves amid great promise and high risk
Whether or not you are willing to embrace AI, there is no stopping it, writes Francis Syms
October 17, 2023
Cyber attacks to be on the watch for in 2023
Navigating the AI Age: protecting ourselves amid great promise and high risk
Navigating the AI Age: protecting ourselves amid great promise and high risk
The best defence against cybersecurity attacks is to arm yourself with information, writes Francis Syms
January 26, 2023
Maclean's Magazine
How Canadian colleges rose to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
CHCH News
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Story about four of Ontario’s largest school boards suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.
March 28, 2024
Other municipalities on high alert in wake of Hamilton cyberattack
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Story on the City of Hamilton cyberattack
March 5, 2024
Holiday Shopping Scams
Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Holiday Shopping Scams
Story on cyber scams during the holiday season
December 9, 2022
NewsTalk 1010
Ticketmaster Data Breach
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Live Interview with Richard Crouse on Ticketmaster's data breach
June 05, 2024
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Live Interview with Jim Richards on the Federal Government's Horizon Report
May 23, 2024
Global / 640|Toronto
Top Secret Data Cloud
Research AI Modifying it's Own Code
Top Secret Data Cloud
Toronto This Weekend with Ben Mulroney
Oct 05, 2024
Technology Discussion
Research AI Modifying it's Own Code
Top Secret Data Cloud
John Oakley
Full Episode (Segment Within)
Oct 04, 2024
Research AI Modifying it's Own Code
Research AI Modifying it's Own Code
Cloudstrike's Global Outage and Impact
John Oakley Show
Full Episode (Segment Within)
August 16, 2024
Cloudstrike's Global Outage and Impact
Cloudstrike's Global Outage and Impact
Cloudstrike's Global Outage and Impact
Toronto This Weekend with Ben Mulroney
July 20, 2024
Technology Discussion
Cloudstrike's Global Outage and Impact
Technology Discussion
John Oakley Show
Full Episode (Segment Within)
July 09, 2024