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Wendy H. Wong

@profwhw.bsky.social

Author of We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age (MIT). Award-winner. Polisci prof. Contrarian. Lover of dogs, family outfit matching, and tinned fish. www.wendyhwong.com

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Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 7d ago

In my latest interview with CBC news @lauvande.bsky.social , I shared my reflections about the growing adoption of AI at the municipal level. My key question for B.C. local leaders is simple: "Maybe now is the time to ask: What do we actually need it for?" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Some of B.C.'s biggest cities are using artificial intelligence — but what for? | CBC News

Cities are exploring AI for a range of operational and administrative purposes, from summarizing reports and writing emails to early wildfire detection and identifying contaminated garbage.

cbc.ca

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · last wk.

Saturday @thestar.com published my latest on Bitcoin, the pending US Clarity Act, and what it means for us that crypto trusts algos and not people (hint, it’s >💰). www.thestar.com/business/opi...

Trump and the crypto bros may soon get their way – and it will affect investors the world over

The U.S. Clarity Act would legalize and create formal regulations for most cryptocurrencies, writes Wendy H. Wong. If it passes, it will affect investors the world over and fulfill Trump’s goal of mak...

thestar.com

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

AI Minister Evan Solomon finally released the federal AI strategy this month, and it has some serious 2023 vibes. It calls for "AI for All" and trust in AI for our collective prosperity. But is that really what we want? 🛋️ Read my reflections in a new op-ed in The Star www.thestar.com/business/opi...

Carney's long overdue 'AI for All' strategy clearly has some catching up to do

Only until Ottawa steps up, accounts for AI harms properly, and provides governance around stewardship, writes Wendy H. Wong, will Canadians fully realize the benefits from digital technology.

thestar.com

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🎉 Congrats again to @smsaideman.bsky.social on receiving the Public Commentary Excellence Award! Check the latest episode of #BattleRhythm! Steve and I had a great conversation discussing the news about Permanent Joint Board on Defence suspension and what it means for US-Canada defence relations.

Steve Saideman@smsaideman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Episode 4.16 of #BattleRhythm: @profwhw.bsky.social and I discuss the public engagement role of academics and then the news about the Permanent Joint Board on Defense. I then interview Carleton's James Milner about his community engagement, refugee network, and book cdsn.substack.com/p/episode-41...

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 3mo ago

💬 In this intriguing conversation with Debbie Gamble, I argue that if Canada does not take digital sovereignty seriously, we risk losing control over core elements that are fundamental to our collective values and future. 🎙️ www.interac.ca/en/content/b...

Everyday Trust: ‘Datafication’ and Canada’s digital sovereignty with Wendy Wong

The transition from analog to digital sources of information opened up a new world of possibilities for Canadians and Canadian entities and connected us

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Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What makes data sticky? And why are they a human rights issue? 📢 Come find out on Saturday! 📢 Virtual tickets are still available! 🎟️ 💻

UBC Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social · 4mo ago

❗Join @profwhw.bsky.social when she delivers her keynote talk, 'We the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age' at DXC26! Dr. Wong will discuss some of the most salient data governance questions of our digital age. Follow the link for more info! 🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/we-...

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🗞️The Tumbler Ridge tragedy raises difficult questions about platform responsibility, threat reporting, and the balance between public safety and privacy. Grateful to contribute perspective @vancouversun.bsky.social on the broader governance challenges as policymakers consider next steps.

How much did Open AI know about potential violence in Tumbler Ridge? B.C., Ottawa want to know

The company met with Minister Rick Glumac the day of the Tumbler Ridge shooting and a key adviser of Premier David Eby the day after

vancouversun.com

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🚨New #OpenAccess piece out in Ethics and International Affairs with David A. Lake! @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org 🧵(1/3) Beyond private and state regulation for AI, what about regulating the actual professionals who develop AI?

Governing Artificial Intelligence: Designing Professional Structures for the Predictive Age | Ethics & International Affairs | Cambridge Core

Governing Artificial Intelligence: Designing Professional Structures for the Predictive Age - Volume 39 Issue 4

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society@torontosri.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Big Tech doesn’t just sell services — it governs daily life. In a new @theglobeandmail.com op-ed, SRI Faculty Affiliate @profwhw.bsky.social argues that platforms function as unelected governors and, accordingly, must be held accountable. 🔗 Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Big Tech companies effectively govern our lives. It’s time they’re held accountable for it

These companies govern, unelected, through data-intensive platforms. It’s time we acknowledge that governance explicitly

theglobeandmail.com

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🗞️ ICYMI: When Big Tech systems fail, everyday life grinds to a halt. That’s not just a tech problem, it’s a governance problem. My recent op-ed in @theglobeandmail.com offers a sneak peek at the argument in my forthcoming book, Mirrored States. 🔗

Opinion: Big Tech companies effectively govern our lives. It’s time they’re held accountable for it

These companies govern, unelected, through data-intensive platforms. It’s time we acknowledge that governance explicitly

theglobeandmail.com

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 9mo ago

💬 Reminder to save your spot for "AI and the Politics of Extraction" at UBC's Centre for Climate Justice. I'm on a panel moderated by Carol Liao, and we will be discussing the complex political and legal issues raised by AI-enabled resource extraction. 🗓️Nov. 20 🕰️2-3:30pm 📍In-Person & Zoom

UBC

climatejustice.ubc.ca

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 9mo ago

This is happening Wednesday! Come join us at UBC's School of Law, where I will be arguing that we have to move beyond “monopoly” to characterize Big Tech’s outsize influence on modern society. Details about registration at the link below 🔗

Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia@allard.ubc.ca · 9mo ago

On Nov 19, join Prof. Wendy H. Wong (@profwhw.bsky.social) as she explores Big Tech’s outsize influence on modern society. Join us in person at Allard Hall or online. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Really looking forward to visiting UBC's School of Law! If you're interested in Big Tech and governance, come join us on November 19 (either in-person or virtually!) 👩‍💻

Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia@allard.ubc.ca · 9mo ago

On Nov 19, join Prof. Wendy H. Wong (@profwhw.bsky.social) as she explores Big Tech’s outsize influence on modern society. Join us in person at Allard Hall or online. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

Wendy H. Wong@profwhw.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Don't wait to sign up! I'm excited to talking about these very important issues with my fellow panelists! Yea, I'll be talking about human rights. 😉

Centre for Climate Justice@ccj-ubc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The rapid spread of AI raises growing climate justice concerns. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social for a hybrid panel discussion, moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social. Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...