Harleen Kaur

Harleen Kaur

Co-Founder & CEO

Ground News

Harleen Kaur, CEO of Ground News, leads a revolutionary platform that empowers users to compare diverse media perspectives, driving transparency and reducing bias. Harleen has an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s in Space Studies from the International Space University. Before Ground News, she broke barriers as the first female and youngest VP of Sales for Rolls-Royce jet engines and served as an engineer at NASA.

Schedule


wednesday – 02:35pm Future Focus

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre

Breaking News and Breaking Barriers in Modern News Consumption

With countless ways to get your news, it’s crucial to understand how emerging technologies are shaping the information we consume. Fake news, disinformation, deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and AI-generated content are all part of the new reality in modern journalism. Join experts as they explore how technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and new platforms are transforming the way we access and engage with news.