Taylor Owen

Taylor Owen

researcher Canada

Taylor Owen is an associate professor at McGill University and a principal investigator at the Media Ecosystem Observatory. His research focuses on the intersection of media, technology, and democracy, particularly in relation to misinformation and disinformation in electoral processes. Owen has been vocal about the need for transparency from social media platforms, especially concerning their election-integrity initiatives.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
71,776
Power
3,211$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 6.50 0.19% +0% 38,005,238 71,776 $1,700,000 3,211$
Totals 2 38,005,238 71,776 $1,700,000 3,211$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Taylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics, and Communication at McGill University and the founding director of the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy. 7

The Globe and Mail: A blanket ban won’t solve social media’s ills – but it can be an effective temporary tool

Canada Canada: Taylor Owen, founding director of McGill University’s Center for Media, Technology and Democracy, submitted a paper on safe AI and public trust. 6

The Globe and Mail: Task force advises Ottawa to regulate chatbots, require labels for AI-generated content

Canada Canada: Taylor Owen is the interviewer who discusses the implications of AI in education with Conor Grennan and Niall Ferguson. 5

The Globe and Mail: Is AI the learning tool of the future, or should we be worried about its use in higher education?

Canada Canada: Taylor Owen is the director at McGill’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and a strategic adviser for Gander. 7

The Globe and Mail: Tech leaders ready launch of Canadian social-media platform Gander to buck U.S. dominance