Wendy H. Wong
@profwhw.bsky.social
Author of We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age (MIT). Polisci prof. Contrarian. Lover of dogs, family outfit matching, and tinned fish.
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Wendy H. Wong
@profwhw.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
Thoughtful debate happens when all sides are well-read. Canadian books to inspire better policy.
www.writerstrust.com
Happy news! I was honoured to receive the Balsillie Prize for my new book We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age! I am so thankful to the selection committee at Writer's Trust of Canada, and to the phenomenal Balsillie Prize finalists: Gregor Craigie, Christopher Pollon, and M.G. Vassanji 📚
🗞️ 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.
🔗
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
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM
🗞️ 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.
🔗
My recent op-ed in @theglobeandmail.com offers a sneak peek at the argument in my forthcoming book, Mirrored States.
🔗
🧵1/5 I have a new op-ed in The Globe and Mail that offers a preview of my next book.
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
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:04 PM
🧵1/5 I have a new op-ed in The Globe and Mail that offers a preview of my next book.
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
@profwhw.bsky.social is super sharp on the state of big tech, so read her G&M piece www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... We need to regulate the tech companies.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
@profwhw.bsky.social is super sharp on the state of big tech, so read her G&M piece www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... We need to regulate the tech companies.
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
(Paywall): Big Tech companies govern, unelected, through data-intensive platforms. It’s time we explicitly acknowledge that, writes @profwhw.bsky.social
via @theglobeandmail.com
via @theglobeandmail.com
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
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
(Paywall): Big Tech companies govern, unelected, through data-intensive platforms. It’s time we explicitly acknowledge that, writes @profwhw.bsky.social
via @theglobeandmail.com
via @theglobeandmail.com
Over the holidays, I had the pleasure of chatting with CBC's Chris Walker on Daybreak South.
For me, the most significant development in AI in 2025 was the sensation surrounding LLMs—their promise and their limitations. Listen to the segment on CBCListen's website 🎧
For me, the most significant development in AI in 2025 was the sensation surrounding LLMs—their promise and their limitations. Listen to the segment on CBCListen's website 🎧
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Over the holidays, I had the pleasure of chatting with CBC's Chris Walker on Daybreak South.
For me, the most significant development in AI in 2025 was the sensation surrounding LLMs—their promise and their limitations. Listen to the segment on CBCListen's website 🎧
For me, the most significant development in AI in 2025 was the sensation surrounding LLMs—their promise and their limitations. Listen to the segment on CBCListen's website 🎧
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
More Battle Rhythm!! I talk with Linna Tam-Seto about CAF personnel stuff and then @profwhw.bsky.social interviews @madisonschramm.bsky.social about her work on democracies fighting dictators. open.substack.com/pub/cdsn/p/e...
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
More Battle Rhythm!! I talk with Linna Tam-Seto about CAF personnel stuff and then @profwhw.bsky.social interviews @madisonschramm.bsky.social about her work on democracies fighting dictators. open.substack.com/pub/cdsn/p/e...
Give a listen - I know you'll enjoy learning from @madisonschramm.bsky.social as much as I did!
Last month, I had the chance to chat with the incomparable @profwhw.bsky.social about "Why Democracies Fight Dictators" on Battle Rhythm—check it out here!
More Battle Rhythm!! I talk with Linna Tam-Seto about CAF personnel stuff and then @profwhw.bsky.social interviews @madisonschramm.bsky.social about her work on democracies fighting dictators. open.substack.com/pub/cdsn/p/e...
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Give a listen - I know you'll enjoy learning from @madisonschramm.bsky.social as much as I did!
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
🚨The video recording of the AI and the Politics of Extraction panel is now live! Watch this fascinating 1.5 hour discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social as they explore the risks of unfettered AI implementation.
AI and the Politics of Extraction | Centre for Climate Justice
YouTube video by Centre for Climate Justice
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🚨The video recording of the AI and the Politics of Extraction panel is now live! Watch this fascinating 1.5 hour discussion with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social as they explore the risks of unfettered AI implementation.
💬 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
🗓️Nov. 20
🕰️2-3:30pm
📍In-Person & Zoom
UBC
climatejustice.ubc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
💬 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
🗓️Nov. 20
🕰️2-3:30pm
📍In-Person & Zoom
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 🔗
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...
Law @ UBC Distinguished Speaker Lecture with Wendy H. Wong: What Kind of Governor is Big Tech?
Professor Wendy H. Wong will be delivering this year's Law at UBC Distinguished Speaker Lecture.
allard.ubc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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 🔗
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!) 👩💻
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...
Law @ UBC Distinguished Speaker Lecture with Wendy H. Wong: What Kind of Governor is Big Tech?
Professor Wendy H. Wong will be delivering this year's Law at UBC Distinguished Speaker Lecture.
allard.ubc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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!) 👩💻
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. 😉
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...
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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. 😉
Just saw the article in NYT by @maxkasy.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o... He's absolutely 💯 right about the fact data enable AI.
It's nice to see others out there with the same core arguments I advanced in We, the Data 📘 - without data, we don't have the AI systems we have today.
It's nice to see others out there with the same core arguments I advanced in We, the Data 📘 - without data, we don't have the AI systems we have today.
Opinion | How A.I. Can Use Your Personal Data to Hurt Your Neighbor
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Just saw the article in NYT by @maxkasy.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o... He's absolutely 💯 right about the fact data enable AI.
It's nice to see others out there with the same core arguments I advanced in We, the Data 📘 - without data, we don't have the AI systems we have today.
It's nice to see others out there with the same core arguments I advanced in We, the Data 📘 - without data, we don't have the AI systems we have today.
👻 Anything spookier than unchecked #BigTech? Come hang out with me at the @ubcokanagan.bsky.social
Faculty of Management on Halloween for #IdeaFest!
🎃 In-person event: 31-Oct 12-1pm in EME 4116. Registration not required.
#bigtech #governance #wethedata
Faculty of Management on Halloween for #IdeaFest!
🎃 In-person event: 31-Oct 12-1pm in EME 4116. Registration not required.
#bigtech #governance #wethedata
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
👻 Anything spookier than unchecked #BigTech? Come hang out with me at the @ubcokanagan.bsky.social
Faculty of Management on Halloween for #IdeaFest!
🎃 In-person event: 31-Oct 12-1pm in EME 4116. Registration not required.
#bigtech #governance #wethedata
Faculty of Management on Halloween for #IdeaFest!
🎃 In-person event: 31-Oct 12-1pm in EME 4116. Registration not required.
#bigtech #governance #wethedata
On the way home from the incredible Attention: Govern or Be Governed conference hosted by @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social @taylorowen.bsky.social spent two days listening to hard and hopeful presentations, hanging out (in person!) with Valerie Kindarji. Thank you! Great goodies to take home too :)
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
On the way home from the incredible Attention: Govern or Be Governed conference hosted by @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social @taylorowen.bsky.social spent two days listening to hard and hopeful presentations, hanging out (in person!) with Valerie Kindarji. Thank you! Great goodies to take home too :)
Valérie Kindarji and I are in the Montreal Gazette this morning arguing that #AILiteracy ought to be a priority in Canada's leap into the AI future.
montrealgazette.com/opinion/op_e...
montrealgazette.com/opinion/op_e...
Opinion: Canada's AI strategy must not leave citizens behind
For a successful leap into digital sovereignty, Canadians must gain a new kind of literacy — tailored to an information ecosystem dominated by artificial intelligence.
montrealgazette.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Valérie Kindarji and I are in the Montreal Gazette this morning arguing that #AILiteracy ought to be a priority in Canada's leap into the AI future.
montrealgazette.com/opinion/op_e...
montrealgazette.com/opinion/op_e...
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a... yeeeeeah
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
techcrunch.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a... yeeeeeah
📻 Recently, I had a great chat with Linda Morra from @ubishops.bsky.social
on her show, #GettingLitWithLinda. We talked about how #datafication reframes issues of consent, and why libraries are more important than ever.
▶️ Have a listen here:
#bigdata #wethedata #datafication #humanrights
on her show, #GettingLitWithLinda. We talked about how #datafication reframes issues of consent, and why libraries are more important than ever.
▶️ Have a listen here:
#bigdata #wethedata #datafication #humanrights
Digital Trespassing: Human Rights in the Digital Age-- An Interview with Dr. Wendy Wong | Getting Lit With Linda
shows.acast.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
📻 Recently, I had a great chat with Linda Morra from @ubishops.bsky.social
on her show, #GettingLitWithLinda. We talked about how #datafication reframes issues of consent, and why libraries are more important than ever.
▶️ Have a listen here:
#bigdata #wethedata #datafication #humanrights
on her show, #GettingLitWithLinda. We talked about how #datafication reframes issues of consent, and why libraries are more important than ever.
▶️ Have a listen here:
#bigdata #wethedata #datafication #humanrights
🗣️ Calling all library workers!
I'll be talking about AI & Human Rights at the British Columbia Library Association @bcla.bsky.social!
Nov. 6 2025 @ 2-3:30pm (PT). This is a free virtual event w/ a Q&A so don't hesitate to bring your questions ☺️
Register here 👇
#humanrights #ethicalai #wethedata
I'll be talking about AI & Human Rights at the British Columbia Library Association @bcla.bsky.social!
Nov. 6 2025 @ 2-3:30pm (PT). This is a free virtual event w/ a Q&A so don't hesitate to bring your questions ☺️
Register here 👇
#humanrights #ethicalai #wethedata
Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence | BCLA
bclaconnect.ca
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🗣️ Calling all library workers!
I'll be talking about AI & Human Rights at the British Columbia Library Association @bcla.bsky.social!
Nov. 6 2025 @ 2-3:30pm (PT). This is a free virtual event w/ a Q&A so don't hesitate to bring your questions ☺️
Register here 👇
#humanrights #ethicalai #wethedata
I'll be talking about AI & Human Rights at the British Columbia Library Association @bcla.bsky.social!
Nov. 6 2025 @ 2-3:30pm (PT). This is a free virtual event w/ a Q&A so don't hesitate to bring your questions ☺️
Register here 👇
#humanrights #ethicalai #wethedata
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Digital Expo is coming up on October 4. The theme is incredibly timely: Bridging the #AIDivide. I'll be speaking on a panel about #EthicalAI. Hope to see you there!
You can check out my co-panelists, and register at the link below👇
You can check out my co-panelists, and register at the link below👇
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) annual Digital Expo is coming up in October! 🍁 This year's theme: Bridging the AI Divide. I'll be on a panel discussing #ethicalAI, and how we can achieve that delicate balance between data privacy, security, and public trust.
Program and Registration here👇
Program and Registration here👇
Digital Expo 2025: Bridging the AI Divide - Access for All
Join us at the Digital Expo 2025, where tech enthusiasts will unite to explore the future of AI for all!
www.eventbrite.ca
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Digital Expo is coming up on October 4. The theme is incredibly timely: Bridging the #AIDivide. I'll be speaking on a panel about #EthicalAI. Hope to see you there!
You can check out my co-panelists, and register at the link below👇
You can check out my co-panelists, and register at the link below👇
I am really looking forward to speaking @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social Master of Public Policy Program on Sep. 22! I'll be talking about tech, rights, and the future of our digital lives.
Register here before Sep. 21st 👇
bit.ly/wethedata
#humanrights #wethedata #mcmasterevents
Register here before Sep. 21st 👇
bit.ly/wethedata
#humanrights #wethedata #mcmasterevents
September 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I am really looking forward to speaking @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social Master of Public Policy Program on Sep. 22! I'll be talking about tech, rights, and the future of our digital lives.
Register here before Sep. 21st 👇
bit.ly/wethedata
#humanrights #wethedata #mcmasterevents
Register here before Sep. 21st 👇
bit.ly/wethedata
#humanrights #wethedata #mcmasterevents
We ought to think about #AI as a #humanrights issue.
💬 Sep. 16, I will be back in Toronto to give the Frank W. Woods lecture at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Come join us! Registration and info here👇
munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/we-dat...
#bigdata #humanrights #wethedata
💬 Sep. 16, I will be back in Toronto to give the Frank W. Woods lecture at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Come join us! Registration and info here👇
munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/we-dat...
#bigdata #humanrights #wethedata
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We ought to think about #AI as a #humanrights issue.
💬 Sep. 16, I will be back in Toronto to give the Frank W. Woods lecture at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Come join us! Registration and info here👇
munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/we-dat...
#bigdata #humanrights #wethedata
💬 Sep. 16, I will be back in Toronto to give the Frank W. Woods lecture at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Come join us! Registration and info here👇
munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/we-dat...
#bigdata #humanrights #wethedata
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) annual Digital Expo is coming up in October! 🍁 This year's theme: Bridging the AI Divide. I'll be on a panel discussing #ethicalAI, and how we can achieve that delicate balance between data privacy, security, and public trust.
Program and Registration here👇
Program and Registration here👇
Digital Expo 2025: Bridging the AI Divide - Access for All
Join us at the Digital Expo 2025, where tech enthusiasts will unite to explore the future of AI for all!
www.eventbrite.ca
August 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) annual Digital Expo is coming up in October! 🍁 This year's theme: Bridging the AI Divide. I'll be on a panel discussing #ethicalAI, and how we can achieve that delicate balance between data privacy, security, and public trust.
Program and Registration here👇
Program and Registration here👇
Reposted by Wendy H. Wong
Our latest #BattleRhythm with @profwhw.bsky.social and I talking about Canada/Carney's stance on Palestine and an interview with the Canadian general in charge of cyber command MG Dave Yarker cdsn.substack.com/p/episode-33...
August 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our latest #BattleRhythm with @profwhw.bsky.social and I talking about Canada/Carney's stance on Palestine and an interview with the Canadian general in charge of cyber command MG Dave Yarker cdsn.substack.com/p/episode-33...