Partnering with communities, industry, and government, our students and faculty are developing use-inspired AI research for the Interior — from using AI to monitor salmon in Skeetchestn territory, to advancing AI in healthcare, law, and the future of work.
If you are a student and would like to learn more, please refer to our Research Office. Other questions about research and AI can be directed to our Research Communications Team.
AI writing just isn’t good enough
February 16, 2026
TRU's Professor Robert Diab explores the evolving role of AI in his latest op-ed. As AI tools become more capable, they're also sharpening our understanding of what remains uniquely human. His piece moves past the familiar question of "Will anyone notice?" to a more important one: "Would it matter — and why?" A thoughtful read on where AI helps, where it falls short, and what that means for how we learn and work.
Full article on The Globe & Mail.
Large Language Models & The Treaty Interpretation Game
January 15, 2026
Professor Jack Wright Nelson delivered a presentation to the American Society of International Law on his paper "Large Language Models and the Treaty Interpretation Game," which was first published in 2023 in the Cambridge International Law Journal (CILJ).
Full presentation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eCqjwd9T
Healing, greening, innovating: TRU research responds to Canada’s big questions
November 12, 2025
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has released its 2024-2025 research report, showcasing a wide range of studies that tackle pressing issues — from invasive species in B.C.’s grasslands to the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canadian health care.
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TRU students use AI to monitor salmon in Skeetchestn territory
July 9, 2025
A group of data science students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to support salmon monitoring efforts in the Deadman Watershed, part of the traditional territory of the Skeetchestn Indian Band.
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Exploring the role of AI in education, business and society
March 18, 2025
Do you ever wonder what the future of education will look like?
Picture a room buzzing with energy: industry leaders sharing cutting-edge AI applications, students debating ethical considerations and professors showcasing how AI is revolutionizing their classrooms. This peephole into a future of AI-driven education was brought to life in February at the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics 2025 AI Summit.
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TRU alum wins landmark AI case
March 5, 2024
Fraser MacLean, a TRU graduate (JD ’18) and associate at MacLean Law, has received a judgment in favour of his client on a landmark ruling pertaining to costs and the abuse of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Faculty of Law member examines Apple Intelligence and AI in The Conversation
October 21, 2024
Professor Robert Diab’s article on the moral and cultural impact of Apple Intelligence on everyday AI adoption was published by The Conversation Canada. His analysis explains how Apple’s approach may normalize AI use by integrating it seamlessly into users’ personal data ecosystems.
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