Wendy H. Wong Featured on Everyday Trust
The Digital Transparency Research Cluster Co-Lead, Dr. Wendy H. Wong, is featured in an episode of the Everyday Trust series in conversation with Debbie Gamble. In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Wong reflects on datafication, trust, and governance in Canada’s evolving digital landscape. The conversation explores the importance of digital sovereignty and argues that, without taking […]
Wendy H. Wong Featured on The Data Fix Podcast
Digital Transparency Research Cluster Co-Lead Dr. Wendy H. Wong, is featured in a new episode of The Data Fix podcast hosted by Dr. Mél Hogan. In the episode, “Mundane, with Wendy H. Wong,” Dr. Wong discusses the human rights implications of datafication and explores how data become valuable in today’s digital world. The conversation examines concepts […]
CBC News Quotes Wendy H. Wong on Municipal AI Use
Digital Transparency Research Cluster Co-Lead Dr. Wendy H. Wong was recently quoted in a CBC News article examining how some of British Columbia’s largest municipalities are using artificial intelligence. In the article, Dr. Wong emphasized the importance of considering how data is collected, managed, and used as AI technologies become increasingly integrated into municipal services. […]
Wendy H. Wong Discusses Cryptocurrency Governance in the Toronto Star
Digital Transparency Research Cluster Co-Lead Dr. Wendy H. Wong recently published an opinion piece in the Toronto Star examining the growing influence of cryptocurrency on financial markets and public policy. In the article, she discusses how evolving crypto regulations and political interests could have far-reaching implications for investors worldwide, highlighting the importance of transparency, accountability, […]
Wendy H. Wong Discusses Canada’s AI Strategy in the Toronto Star
Digital Transparency Research Cluster Co-Lead Dr. Wendy H. Wong shared her perspective in the Toronto Star on Canada’s new AI for All strategy. In the opinion piece, she argues that while accelerating AI adoption is important, Canada must also prioritize governance, accountability, and the public interest to ensure AI benefits society as a whole. Read […]
Wendy H. Wong wins prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation book award
DTC researcher Dr. Wendy H. Wong wins prestigious book award from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, to support the research and writing of her forthcoming book, Mirrored States: How We Should Govern Big Tech to be published by Penguin Random House in 2027. Read more HERE
Wendy H. Wong’s paper published in Ethics and International Affairs
DTC researcher Dr. Wendy H. Wong and colleague Dr. David A. Lake recently published in Ethics and International Affairs. You can read the article here. Abstract: The consensus on the need to regulate artificial intelligence is clear, but the how remains elusive. Private regulation, as proposed by the tech industry itself, and state regulation, as […]
DTC Researchers’ paper published in AI and Ethics
DTC researchers Dr. Mohamed Shehata, Mahmoud Soliman, Omar Abdelaziz, Dr. Karis Shearer, and Dr. Charlene Ronquillo recently got their article on Secondary Use of Health Data published in AI and Ethics. They authored the article with colleague Ahmed Radwan. You can read the article here. Abstract: The secondary use of medical data, amplified by the power […]
DTC Researcher Dr. Abbas S. Milani publishes in the Decision Analytics Journal
DTC researcher Dr. Abbas S. Milani and colleague Dr. Yassmin Seid Ahmed published their article in the Decision Analytics Journal. The article is entitled “A review of strategies, challenges, and ethical implications of machine learning in smart manufacturing.” Abstract: Manufacturing organizations continuously need to innovative production strategies and advance their machinery to adapt to evolving business objectives. […]
Wendy H. Wong offers preview of her forthcoming book in The Globe and Mail
DTC co-lead Dr. Wendy H. Wong writes in The Globe and Mail, arguing that it’s time to stop treating Big Tech as simply “big business” and start recognizing it as Governance—with corresponding responsibilities, accountability, and public oversight. Read More Here >