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A boy created AI-generated porn with the faces of girls he knew. Why Toronto police said he didn't break the law

A boy created AI-generated porn with the faces of girls he knew. Why Toronto police said he didn't break the law

Kaitlynn Mendes comments on the harmful ways AI has enabled deepfakes, making their creation easier than ever before.

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Christopher Dietzel and Kaitlynn Mendes critique the harms a total social media ban for teens can bring, advocating the importance of knowing how to be safe with technology.

Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers

Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers

Meaghan Furlano discusses the gaps in current workplace policies to help those who menstruate.

Tech, Sex, and Power: The Intimate and the Political

Tech, Sex, and Power: The Intimate and the Political

In this panel discussion, Kaitlynn Mendes discusses intersections of technology, sexuality, and power. Kaitlynn shares insights regarding technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence.

Students appear nude in AI-altered photos at London, Ont. high school

Students appear nude in AI-altered photos at London, Ont. high school

Kaitlynn Mendes is interviewed about students using AI to generate nude photos of their peers.

What experts think the government should do when it comes to kids and social media

What experts think the government should do when it comes to kids and social media

Kaitlynn Mendes says governments and educators should teach children digital literacy skills and how to manage their behaviour and feelings on social media rather than simply ban the devices or platforms.

Here's what parents need to know about the "manosphere" of far-right content targeting boys online

Here's what parents need to know about the "manosphere" of far-right content targeting boys online

Kaitlynn Mendes discusses the influence of the manosphere on boys and their online experiences, and she offers suggestions for how parents can address potential issues with social media.

Hundreds charged in Ontario for child online sexual abuse

Hundreds charged in Ontario for child online sexual abuse

Christopher Dietzel discusses recommendations for navigating the online world for teens and their caregivers amidst the rise of TFSV with CBC Radio London.

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Areas of Interest:

  • Activism

  • Algorithms

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Empowerment

  • Feminism

  • Gender

  • Gender-Based Violence

  • Law and Policy

  • LGBTQ+ Issues

  • Media

  • Menstruation

  • Online Harm

  • Parenting

  • Social Justice

  • Society

  • Technology

  • Tech Safety

  • Youth

For media requests, please contact us at: kmendes4@uwo.ca

Academic conferences

  • Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR)

  • Canadian Communication Association (CCA)

  • Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)

  • European Conference on Domestic Violence (ECDV)

  • International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)

  • International Communication Association (ICA)

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