/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/1709/all en /maxbellschool/channels/news/youth-assembly-report-digital-rights-and-safety-352724 <p>In June 2023, the <a href="https://www.mediatechdemocracy.com/">Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy</a> brought together 35 young people from all across Canada to discuss how to improve online safety for themselves and future generations. This Youth Assembly on Digital Rights allowed them to connect with each other as well as academic experts and policymakers on how to promote the safety, well-being, and flourishing of Canadian youth online.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:09:08 +0000 keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca 3103 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/will-canada-regulate-tech-giants-taylor-owen-weighs-vancouver-sun-297318 <p>May 12, 2019 | Politicians are increasingly concerned that social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter have become so powerful and rich that they are effectively above the law — at least in a small country like Canada. Taylor Owen, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications and Max Bell School spoke about the challenges in implementing international regulations on hate speech, but maintains that Canada is in a position to strengthen their laws.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:24 +0000 lilia.brahimi@mail.mcgill.ca 1431 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/des-politiciens-sengagent-tenir-tete-aux-geants-de-la-technologie-radio-canada-297326 <p>May 12, 2019 | Social media companies are beginning to worry politicians around the world. In the context of the coming 2019 election, elected officials are worried that non-compliance with current laws may pose a threat to Canadian democracy. Max Bell School Professor and digital expert Taylor Owen asserts that it is not too late for Canada to beef up its laws and regulate tech giants. </p> <p><a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1169380/deputes-canadiens-medias-sociaux-campagne-eletorale-google-facebook">Read the full article here</a></p> Fri, 17 May 2019 18:29:43 +0000 lilia.brahimi@mail.mcgill.ca 1434 at /maxbellschool