Pulkit Mogra is a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology, and Society, under the supervision of Prof. Teresa Scassa. His research focuses on the " Predictive Policing in Canada: Definition, Charter Rights, and Enforceable Lifecycle Oversight." This study delves into the use of algorithms in predictive policing, which forecast future criminal activities based on historical data, including crime reports, arrest records, and other sources. Pulkit’s work critically examines the differences between location-based and person-based predictive tools, their applications, and the systemic biases inherent in these technologies. His research highlights how these biases particularly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. Additionally, it addresses the ethical concerns surrounding the accuracy and bias of facial recognition technology used in these systems, incorporating various international case studies to illustrate these points.
Pulkit completed his LL.M. at Tel Aviv University, Israel, in 2019, specializing in Law and Technology. His master’s seminar paper focused on the ownership rights and liabilities of products developed by Artificial Intelligence systems. His areas of expertise include Privacy Law, Data Protection Law, the Law of AI and Robotics, and Cybersecurity. Pulkit has also earned a B.A. LL. B (Hons) from O.P. Jindal Global University, India.
He has also served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in India, where he taught and conducted research on Data Protection, Digital Copyrights, Telecommunication Law, Public International Law, and WTO & Law. Pulkit’s ongoing research and academic endeavors are shaping the discourse in law and technology, particularly in understanding the complex interplay between technological advancements and their legal and societal implications.