Mike Zajko

Mike Zajko is an Associate Professor of sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where he teaches and studies how technology shapes society. His research examines artificial intelligence and automated decision-making in government, including their effects on inequality, privacy, surveillance, and public policy; his earlier work explored Canadian telecommunications and internet policy.

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Based in: Kelowna
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University of Alberta

PhD

University of Calgary

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Questioning the Future: A Sociologist’s Perspective on AI, Technology and Society

A conversation about his research on AI, the changing focus of his work, and how he teaches students to evaluate sources and use technology critically.

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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Translating Law and Code in Government: Algorithmic Decisions and Their Legal Effects in Canada

Examines how government systems translate law into code and how automated decisions can shape legal outcomes and public policy.

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compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Artificial intelligence, algorithms, and social inequality: Sociological contributions to contemporary debates

Considers how sociological perspectives can help understand inequality in AI and guide critique, governance, and alternative approaches.

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ojs.library.queensu.ca

Automated Government Benefits and Welfare Surveillance

Analyzes the history and social effects of automation and surveillance in welfare administration.

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cambridge.org

Internet Service Providers as Privacy Custodians

Explores the privacy responsibilities of Canadian internet service providers and the competing legal and commercial pressures they face.

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news.ok.ubc.ca

Inquisitive Sociologist

A UBC Okanagan profile covering his research on internet policy, surveillance, and automated public-sector decisions, as well as his book on Canadian telecommunications.

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Mike Zajko

University of Alberta

University of Calgary

University of Calgary

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Questioning the Future: A Sociologist’s Perspective on AI, Technology and Society

Translating Law and Code in Government: Algorithmic Decisions and Their Legal Effects in Canada

Artificial intelligence, algorithms, and social inequality: Sociological contributions to contemporary debates

Automated Government Benefits and Welfare Surveillance

Internet Service Providers as Privacy Custodians

Inquisitive Sociologist

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