MILA AI Policy Fellowship

Role: Principal Investigator
September 2025 - February 2026

This project investigates how to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people engaging with AI chatbots. It asks: How are young users using chatbots? What risks do these interactions pose? What policy and regulatory safeguards are needed to mitigate harm to young users?

In partnership with the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, MILA, and the Dialogue on Technology Project

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
September 2025 - April 2026

This project will empowers Canadian citizens to better understand AI technologies by democratizing the AI conversation and strengthening the legitimacy of AI roll out in the country. In doing so, it offers a scalable model for inclusive public engagement on AI investment and adoption in Canada. 

In partnership with the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy


Role: Project Director
September 2025 - April 2026

This project convenes young Canadians, aged 17–23, for two days of dialogue, expert testimonies, and collaborative discussion about AI, culminating in a national report on Youth Public Trust in AI. Forum topics include AI chatbots, information integrity, privacy, and age assurance.

In partnership with the Media Ecosystem Observatory and Paradigms


Role: Co-Investigator
July 2025 - March 2026

This project uses digital trace methods to identify and track and explore the origins of hostile narratives online, and pairs this data with national surveys to understand the impacts of online hostility on the beliefs and values of Canadian citizens.

In partnership with Paradigms and
The Toronto Star


Role: Executive Producer
September 2025

This podcast gives listeners a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a generation that’s been transformed by technology and social media platforms. The show explores how platforms are reshaping friendships, identity, safety, and self-worth—and what it means to come of age in a world that’s always online.

In partnership with Dr. Michael McGregor, Toronto Metropolitan University


Role: Co-Author
January 2025 - January 2026

This book project develops a novel framework to understand the trustworthiness of and public trust in remote voting systems in Nova Scotia. This includes measuring the extent to which electors trust remote methods, and identifying the role that relevant political actors play in shaping electors’ perceptions of trust.

In partnership with Dr. Nicole Goodman,
Brock University


Role: Co-Author
September 2024 - December 2025

This book project assesses the extent to which digital technologies and data are changing governance regimes, the economy, opportunities for participation, and democratic institutions in Canada. It examines the potential consequences of regulating elections technologies, AI, and the Internet of Things.