Beware the AI detection myth

Plus, what Trudeau and Poilievre must learn from Trump’s win and whether it’s better to prioritize investing or paying off debt [Get This Offer]( [The Star] First Up [By Andrew Joe Potter] By Andrew Joe Potter Good morning. If you loathe the idea of potentially running into a certain globally famous pop star during her upcoming visit to Toronto, you’ll want to [avoid these six swanky eateries](. Here’s the latest. MUST READS Nick Kozak/for the Toronto Star EDUCATION [Perfect AI detection software is a myth with very real downsides]( An Ontario high school flagged its student’s assignment as generated by artificial intelligence. Not true, she insisted, but the school noted its detection software was 98 per cent foolproof, Janet Hurley reports. Educators are trying to keep up with the latest technology but experts say there’s one critical flaw: [the promise of an infallible AI detector is pure fiction](. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Politics [What Trudeau and Poilievre must learn from Trump’s seismic victory]( The fallout from Donald Trump’s re-election is going to overwhelm Canada’s political landscape for years to come, Tonda MacCharles writes. But it’s unclear whether his win signals a lasting shift in U.S. politics, and if it foreshadows what’s next for us. For now, [Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre must heed three key lessons](. Nick Lachance/Toronto Star file photo PROTESTS [Inside the recent protests in Brampton]( A time for celebrating Diwali across the Toronto area devolved into two days of escalating aggression among some members of the Indian community. It’s the latest in the increasingly complex history between Sikhs and Hindus, closely tied to the anti-Indian-government Khalistan separatist movement, Raju Mudhar and Abby O’Brien report. [Here’s how a decades-long fight erupted on the doorsteps of Canadian places of worship](. PERSONAL FINANCE [How to know whether to invest or pay off debt]( There is no one-size-fits-all solution and your financial priorities don’t need to be an either/or decision — depending on the interest rate on your debt, experts tell Srivindhya Kolluru. However, there can be a few [downsides to prioritizing debt at the expense of squirrelling away hard-earned cash](. Icon Sportswire Books [Four literary thrills to tide you over until the holiday season]( Louise Penny, Ian Rankin and Anne Emery all see their mystery-solving protagonists return for the umpteenth time. Also back is British spy George Smiley, with Nick Harkaway taking on the iconic creation of his late father, John le Carré, for the first time. Whether detectives, spies or clergymen, Steven W. Beattie previews the latest [page-turning adventures from these resourceful gumshoes](. UP CLOSE Icon Sportswire By day, Xaivian Lee is a high-achieving Princeton student majoring in economics, Libaan Osman writes. By night, the Toronto native is the Ivy League institution’s star basketball player — [and NBA circles are starting to take notice](. Support THIS United Artists For over 50 years, Debra Yeo and her family have watched 1951’s “The Christmas Carol” on Christmas Eve. With a central message that acts of charity can vastly enrich your life, [it’s the perfect holiday film to get you in the mood for the Star’s Santa Claus Fund](. Trust me, if any of this newsletter was AI-generated, our early-morning crew wouldn’t have an entire luggage set of bags under our eyes. You can reach the First Up team at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_5162), and we will see you back here Monday. Get [thestar.com]( + ePaper edition. Only $1 for 6 months! Save over $100. [Get This Offer]( If you're not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you'd prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Sign Up for More Newsletters and Email Alerts]( [View in Browser]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](