Nicholas Gertler

Thesis title: Hacking AI Governance: Exploring the Democratic Potential of Canada's Algorithmic Impact Assessment

Nicholas Gertler is a graduate from the MA Media Studies at Concordia University. He completed his BA in Communication Studies and Political Science at Concordia.

His research focused on the policy and governance of artificial intelligence. In particular, his thesis research — funded by graduate scholarships from both SSHRC and FRQSC — focused on algorithmic impact assessments and algorithmic governance in Canada.

He worked as a research assistant on several projects. Working for Dr. Fenwick McKelvey and Dr. Jonathan Roberge, he was part of the Canadian team on the ORA-funded research project "Shaping AI,” as well as the SSHRC-funded “Media Governance After AI.” Through the Concordia University Office of Community Engagement, he worked on the “Digital Divides" project — focusing on the role of the Artificial Intelligence industry in the gentrification of Montreal.

He was also a contributor to the Communications Governance Observatory Newsletter produced by Dr. Sara Bannerman at McMaster University.