Media Interviews

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Have you heard of climate delayism?
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Have you heard of climate delayism?

We often talk about climate change - but have you heard of climate delayism? An expert will be here to explain what it is and what her latest study found. Sonja Solomun is an Assistant Professor of Research at the Max Bell School of Public Policy and Deputy Director at the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.

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Is Big Tech politicizing social media?
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Is Big Tech politicizing social media?

Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. and allowing “more speech” on Facebook and Instagram. It says it will move towards a community notes model similar to “X,” as Mark Zuckerberg becomes more aligned with the Trump administration. The Agenda invites a panel of experts to break down what this means for us and the future of social media.

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Taylor Owen: Artificial Intelligence is a Disruptive Power
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Taylor Owen: Artificial Intelligence is a Disruptive Power

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concerns to the rise of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). We get an Expert Perspective from Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa who talks about implications of AI in cybersecurity data usage and algorithmic bias , challenges faced by developing countries and AI as a means to empower businesses and stakeholders.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview With a Young Lefty
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Interview With a Young Lefty

Join Noor Azrieh and Sam Konnert for a discussion to bid farewell to key legislation that is likely to be lost due to Parliament's prorogation. From the Online Harms Act, to clean drinking water for First Nation communities, there’s a lot to mourn.

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On the Coming Merger of Tech and State Power
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On the Coming Merger of Tech and State Power

I spent the past week in the UK and Europe talking to people in the tech and democracy community about the implications of the 2024 US election. It’s safe to say that there is deep concern about what's coming – not just the usual hand-wringing about tech's impact on democracy – but something more fundamental. What many see on the horizon is an unprecedented fusion of Silicon Valley's power with state authority that could reshape how we govern technology globally.

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