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Aaron Tucker is an Assistant Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Media Studies, Artificial Intelligence, and Film Studies. His research focuses on facial recognition technologies, digital humanities, and creative writing. He holds a Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Arts from York University, an MEng in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor, and a BA from the University of Victoria.
- Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto (Faculty of Information)
- Ph.D., Cinema and Media Arts (York University)
- MEng, English Literature & Creative Writing (University of Windsor)
- BA (University of Victoria)
His research interests include the ethical implications of facial recognition systems, the intersection of AI with creative writing, and the representation of technology in film. He has published extensively on topics like algorithmic bias in surveillance systems and the militarization of internet imagery in cinema. His creative works include novels like Soldiers, Hunters, Not Cowboys and poetry collections such as Catalogue d’oiseaux.
Tucker's recent publications analyze issues like interoperable algorithmic images linked to drug policies and the challenges of masked-face recognition during pandemics. He also explores synthetic media's role in disinformation and AI collaboration in creative processes. His work frequently bridges technical innovation with critical humanities perspectives.
- Awards:
- Governor General’s Gold Medal
- Ian Lancashire Student Promise Award
- Film and Media Studies Student Essay Prize
He currently leads research projects on facial recognition history, Canadian AI as a national initiative, and a novel titled The Last Horse. Tucker's interdisciplinary approach integrates technical analysis with creative writing, offering unique insights into technology's societal impacts.
