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Taylor Owen on the Safe Social Media Act and AI Chatbots | CBC Radio

webfull — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:57:56 +0000

June 11, 2026 | Taylor Owen joined CBC's Front Burner to walk through Bill C-34, the newly tabled Safe Social Media Act.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on Canada's Conditional Approach to Online Safety | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:22 +0000

June 11, 2026 | Taylor Owen examines Canada's newly tabled Bill C-34, arguing that the legislation goes beyond Australia's blanket under-16 social media ban by offering platforms a pathway to earn young users back if they can prove their products are safe for children.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on AI and the Failure to Credit News Sources | Nieman Lab

webfull — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:18:26 +0000

March 19, 2026 | Taylor Owen, in coverage by the Nieman Lab, discusses new research from 91��'s Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, examining how major AI models handle news attribution. The study finds that models rarely credit original news sources despite demonstrating extensive knowledge of Canadian journalism. Owen notes that the gap between content use and attribution raises concerns about transparency and the sustainability of journalism in an AI-driven information environment.

Published: 25 March 2026

Taylor Owen on Regulating Social Media for Kids | CBC Radio

webfull — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:06:59 +0000

January 29, 2026 | Speaking with CBC's The Current, Taylor Owen argued that banning social media for children under 14 is neither feasible or effective, despite growing concerns about the harms young people face online. While acknowledging serious risks, such as mental health impacts and exposure to age-inappropriate content, Owen emphasized that social media also provides real benefits for youth, much as it does for adults.

Published: 30 January 2026

Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:41:21 +0000

January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.

He emphasized online platforms' responsibility to inform consumers when using AI to generate material. He further discussed the significant harm that AI chatbots can inflict on young people, including manipulating users and spreading disinformation.

Published: 23 January 2026

Taylor Owen Appointed to Government of Canada AI Strategy Task Force

webfull — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:42:44 +0000

September 26, 2025 | Taylor Owen, Max Bell Professor at 91�� and Founding Director of the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, has been appointed to the Government of Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force. The Task Force, composed of experts from industry, academia, and civil society, will provide advice to the Government of Canada on its renewed AI strategy. Taylor Owen will contribute his expertise to advancing safe AI systems and strengthening public confidence in their use.

Published: 30 September 2025

Taylor Owen on Gander, a Canadian Social Media App | 1075koolfm

webfull — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:44:10 +0000

June 25, 2025 | Professor Taylor Owen, founding director of The Center for Media, Technology and Democracy has come together with other advisors to build an application, called Gander. It’s a social media platform that lets you post videos, write updates, and tailor your feed to what you actually want to see — minus the trolls, conspiracy theories, and the “why is this even in my feed?” content.

Published: 26 June 2025

Taylor Owen on Canada’s Fragile Online Media and the Threat of Manipulation | Get Fact

webfull — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:38:55 +0000

April 13, 2025 | In a recent interview, Taylor Owen warned that Canada’s online media environment is more fragile and susceptible to manipulation than ever before. As trust in journalism declines, he explained that political support for far-right parties abroad often backfires, making Canadian politicians cautious. He highlighted the challenges of detecting foreign interference on platforms like Twitter, especially without strong transparency laws such as the failed Online Harms Act.

Published: 25 April 2025

Taylor Owen on Canadians’ Vulnerability to Election Disinformation | TVO Today

webfull — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:30:43 +0000

April 23, 2025 | Taylor Owen, principal investigator for the Media Ecosystem Observatory, highlights the growing challenge of disinformation in Canada’s high-stakes federal election. In an interview with Steve Paikin on TVO Today, Owen explains how the rapid spread of false and misleading information online is making it increasingly difficult for voters to distinguish fact from fiction.

Published: 25 April 2025

Taylor Owen Interviews Jim Balsillie on How to Build a More Sovereign Canada | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:17:28 +0000

April 24, 2025 | With less than a week before the federal election, Taylor Owen sat down with Jim Balsillie—former co-CEO of Research in Motion and one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders—to discuss why Canada’s economy is falling behind and what must change. As Donald Trump escalates attacks on the Canadian economy and hints at turning Canada into the “51st state,” Balsillie argues the real threat to Canadian sovereignty isn’t Trump—it’s decades of political complacency and corporate capture.

Published: 25 April 2025

91������ News - taylor owen

Taylor Owen on the Safe Social Media Act and AI Chatbots | CBC Radio

Taylor Owen on Canada's Conditional Approach to Online Safety | The Globe and Mail

Taylor Owen on AI and the Failure to Credit News Sources | Nieman Lab

Taylor Owen on Regulating Social Media for Kids | CBC Radio

Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail

Taylor Owen Appointed to Government of Canada AI Strategy Task Force

Taylor Owen on Gander, a Canadian Social Media App | 1075koolfm

Taylor Owen on Canada’s Fragile Online Media and the Threat of Manipulation | Get Fact

Taylor Owen on Canadians’ Vulnerability to Election Disinformation | TVO Today

Taylor Owen Interviews Jim Balsillie on How to Build a More Sovereign Canada | The Globe and Mail

91�� News - taylor owen