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Oxford University Associate Professorship in AI & Society
by Victoria Nash 13 Apr '21

13 Apr '21

The Oxford Internet Institute and Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Oxford are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of AI & Society, in association with a Senior Research Fellowship at Wadham College. The successful candidate will conduct research within the ethics and social impact of AI, broadly construed, and play an integral part in the activities of the Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI. This post is available from 1 September 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a permanent appointment (subject to initial probation). The position is open to candidates from a variety of disciplines, including sociology, political science, law, and philosophy. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in advanced research on ethical issues relating to the impact of AI, machine learning and new information technologies, and must be able to provide research-led teaching and supervision at the graduate level. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research expertise addresses public policy-relevant topics such as social injustice and inequality, barriers to information access, algorithmic bias and discrimination, and the role of diversity in the development and application of AI. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Further details are available on the OII website (https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/vacancies/) If you have any questions, do feel free to reach out to me directly (victoria.nash(a)oii.ox.ac.uk<mailto:victoria.nash@oii.ox.ac.uk>). Warm wishes, Vicki Dr Victoria Nash Associate Professor & Senior Policy Fellow Director, Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford T: 01865 287231 Tw: @VickiNashOII

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Vacancy for a SL in Digital Advertising at London College of Communication
by Zoetanya Sujon 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Dear AoIR, Very pleased to share that we are hiring a Senior Lecturer in Digital Advertising at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. The vacancy closes on April 18th, so just under a week to apply. Details here: SL in Digital Advertising <https://ual.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-1/candidate/so…> While based in the BA Advertising course, the role is positioned within the Communications and Media programme, so there are many opportunities for growth as well as both creative and critical collaboration. Applications welcome. All best, Zoetanya Sujon Programme Director, Communications and Media -- 'You are marvellous. The Gods wait to delight in you.' ('The Laughing Heart' by Charles Bukowski).

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Teaching faculty positions available in Tucson
by Catherine Brooks 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Last week the link went missing, here it is again! Please tell a friend! https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/4654?c=arizona

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Upcoming AoIR Deadlines - Submissions - Dissertation Award - Elections
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Hello AoIR-istas, AoIR has multiple deadlines approaching. In an attempt to save your inboxes these are all listed below instead of separate emails. *15 April 23:59 UTC - Deadline for submissions of Papers and Panels for AoIR2021* Call for Proposals - AoIR2021 https://aoir.org/aoir2021cfp/ Ready to submit? You can go to the submission site here https://www.conftool.org/aoir2021/ What time do AoIR2021 submissions close for you? Please check here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AoIR2021%2BSubmis… *15 April 2021 (by midnight where ever you are) - Deadline for submissions for the 2021 AoIR Dissertation Award * Details for submission here:https://aoir.org/2021aoirdissaward/ *AoIR2021-23 Executive Committee Elections* Please take a moment to ask the candidates questions on the AoIR Discussion Forums. *Once you’ve logged into your AoIR Membership*, you’ll find the candidate statements under Members -> Elections -> Candidate Statements, and you’ll see a link there for the discussions as well. Each discussion includes a Reply function that enables you to participate. https://members.aoir.org/Elections Log in and get to know the candidates, and please return to vote! Voting will open on 22 April 2021, and close on 1 May 2021. We use an online voting system, and will send out information about how to vote when the voting period opens. *If you would like to vote in this election, you must be an active member (renew or new) before 22 April 2021. * If you have any questions please contact ac(a)aoir.org. Thank you, Michelle AoIR Association Coordinator

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Next webinar on Information Equity Thursday, April 22, 12:30 EST
by Melissa Villa-Nicholas 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Dear Colleagues, *Please join us for the last webinar in our Information Equity series: * *Thursday, April 22 from 12:30-1:30 EST: * “Listening at the Library: Surveillance in the Stacks Gets Smart” Dr. Miriam Sweeney - School of Library & Information Studies - University of Alabama https://events.uri.edu/event/listening_at_the_library_surveillance_in_the_s… This webinar explores key privacy issues associated with emerging technologies in library services and programming. Building on a recent study about smart voice assistant integration in libraries, Sweeney identifies important questions about patron data collection, management, and use across the lifecycle of smart technologies. Tracing these concerns raises important questions for libraries about the need for proactive engagement with data privacy in advance of technology adoption, and lays the groundwork for libraries to set a broader professional agenda for data privacy that places community safety and tech accountability at the center of library services. Dr. Melissa Villa-Nicholas Graduate School of Library and Information Studies University of Rhode Island Pronouns: She/Hers melissavillanicholas.net

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[Deadline approaching] New postdoc @ Concordia: Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation and the
by Fenwick Mckelvey 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Hi all, There are two weeks left to apply to this position. Thanks to all those who responded already. We are going to review all applications starting in May. Also, we are flexible about the start date now. Ideally someone would start before September 2021. Also, if any PhD students, ideally in Canada, are interested in this area please contact me as I'd like to have a few more names of interested folks in case more research opportunities arise. Thanks all, Fenwick Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation and the Future of Media https://www.concordia.ca/sgs/postdoc toral-fellows/funding/horizon/descriptions/9014.html *Program description* The position will develop expertise to evaluate the governance of artificial intelligence as a countermeasure to disinformation and other online harms. Working at the Milieux Institute at the Machine Agencies working group, the candidate will analyze global developments related to AI, disinformation and media regulation. The candidate will collaborate with PI McKelvey, Dr. Roberge (INRS) and Dr. Bart Simon. Firstly, the candidate will work as part of an international team to map and relate to different framings of AI and disinformation over time in three related, but not fully commensurable fields: in the media, in policy circles and in the computer science community (including research in both academic and corporate settings). Second, the candidate will develop expertise to evaluate the largely self-regulatory approach to disinformation and AI governance and how it raises questions regarding accountability and transparency. Finally, the candidate will collaborate and prototype speculative designs, mediators, interruptions and foresight research exercises to develop collaborative formats to co-create alternative futures for future media systems. Experiments may include narratives and utopian thought experiments, research creation and game design to engage non-expert stakeholders and democratize the policy process for artificial intelligence. *Academic qualifications required* We seek a critical scholar who sees their work at the intersection of multiple social sciences. Especially, we seek candidates who have an interest and experience in researching historical and contemporary entanglements between technology, media and policy-making. Fields of specialization might include, but are not limited to: Science & Technology Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Histories of Science, Sociology, or Anthropology. An interest in digital methods is an asset. *Eligibility requirements* - Applicants must not currently hold a postdoctoral appointment at Concordia - Priority will be given to postdoctoral fellows who have obtained their PhD from another university although in exceptional cases Concordia graduates may be considered - Applicants must adhere to the postdoctoral fellow eligibility criteria outlined in Concordia University’s Postdoctoral Policy <https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/common/docs/policies/official-policies…> *Timeline* The Postdoctoral Fellow must start his/her appointment by March 1, 2022. *Submission process* - All documents must be submitted to Niyusha Samadi <Horizon.Postdocs(a)concordia.ca>. - Please include the reference number with your application *Application checklist* - One to three (1-3) page research statement demonstrating fit with the program described above. - Current curriculum vitae demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership in the domain (maximum 5 pages). - Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to Niyusha Samadi <Horizon.Postdocs(a)concordia.ca>. *Value* The prestigious two-year Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at $50,000 per year plus benefits and full access to Concordia’s services, including GradProSkills <https://www.concordia.ca/students/gradproskills.html>.

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Anonymizing qual interview data?
by Cory Robinson 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

HI all, Two Master’s students I recently met are conducting recorded interviews resulting in texts they will code and quote within their theses. I have given input about how to protect the recorded interviews (encrypted, password protected, not stored in the cloud). I do not work with qual data, so I need help recommending methodology or help for anonymizing quotes in their thesis. (I am inquiring about this for a student, that unfortunately, has not received helpful advice from their supervisor). ☹ The students assumed they would assign each participating an identification number, and then attribute the quote and ID # in their thesis. However, I feel there is surely a better way to ensure anonymity? (Too easy to reidentify if research data was obtained). What methods do you utilize for anonymizing individual interview data? Or manuscripts/books helpful for this? Sadly, the students are nearing the end of the study, but late is better than never. (It’s indeed a failure of universities, as well as unequipped supervisors!) Best, Cory -- Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Communication Design Linköping University P: +46 (0)11 36 36 38 E: cory.robinson(a)liu.se<mailto:cory.robinson@liu.se> http://liu-se.academia.edu/StephenCoryRobinson<http://colostate.academia.edu/StephenCoryRobinson> Founder, Nordic Privacy Center (nordicprivacy.org<https://nordicprivacy.org/>)

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Online Workshop: Beyond Fake News: Mitigating the Spread of Epistemically Toxic Content (April 21-22)
by Aviv Barnoy 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

We would like to welcome you to an online workshop, bringing together communication scholars, philosophers and practitioners, in order to discuss the spread of "Epistemically Toxic Content" online. Registration here: https://forms.gle/cZQiwp1zegoEteNg8 The full program can be found below, and in the registration form. Program Beyond Fake News: Mitigating the Spread of Epistemically Toxic Content An International Online Workshop Department of Management Information Systems, Zefat Academic College Department of Philosophy, University of Haifa Organized by Aviv Barnoy, Ori Freiman, Arnon Keren and Boaz MIller April 21-22, 2021 All times are in Israel Standard Time (GMT+2) Participation in the workshop is free. To receive a participation link, please pre-register at https://forms.gle/cZQiwp1zegoEteNg8 by April 19, 2021. Day 1: Wednesday, April 21 17:00 – 17:05 | Welcome Greetings Professor Daniel Statman, Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Haifa 17:05 - 18:05 | Session 1: Improving Users' Skills Axel Gelfert | Philosophy, Literature, History of Science and Technology | Technical University of Berlin | Cultivating epistemic routines for navigating toxic epistemic environments Sarit Barzilai | Education | University of Haifa | Beyond technological fixes and nudges: An educational approach to addressing misinformation 18:15 - 19:15 | Session 2: Norms of Posting and Sharing Sacha Altay | Cognitive Science | Institut Jean Nicod | Understanding the spread of fake news Glenn Anderau | Philosophy | University of Zürich | Passive testimony: Exploring social media as an epistemic environment 19:30 - 20:30 | Session 3: Public Manipulation C. Thi Nguyen | Philosophy | University of Utah | The Seductions of Clarity Richard Rogers | New Media & Digital Culture | University of Amsterdam | Mainstreaming the fringe: How misinformation propagates on social media Day 2: Thursday, April 21 17:00 – 17:05 | Welcome Greetings Professor Opher Etzion, Chair, Department of Management Information Systems, Zefat Academic College 17:05 - 18:05 | Session 4: Global Perspectives Fábio Ribeiro | UTAD | CECS-UMinho| Assessing the quality of the online comments: A methodological proposal from journalistic websites in Portugal, Brazil and Spain Desmond Onyemechi Okocha, Samson A. Shaibu, and Melchizedec J. Onobe | Mass Communication | Bingham University | X-raying the multidimensional implications of institutionalized fake news and disinformation on Nigerian pluralistic society 18:15 - 19:15 | Session 5: Mitigating the Flow of Toxic Content Isaac Record | Lyman Briggs College | Michigan State University | People, Posts, and Platforms: Reducing the spread of online toxicity by contextualizing content and setting norms Aviv Barnoy | Management Information Systems | Zefat Academic College | Philosophy | University of Haifa | Mitigating the spread of epistemically toxic content 19:30 – 20:40 | Closing Session Presenter: Karen Frost-Arnold | Philosophy | Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Epistemic Trash and Toxic Content Commentator: Anat Ben David | Sociology, Political Science and Communication | Open University of Israel Concluding Remarks: Arnon Keren | Philosophy | University of Haifa Boaz Miller | Management Information Systems | Zefat Academic College --- Aviv Barnoy, PhD Research Fellow, Department of Community Information Systems, Zefat Academic College & Department of Philosophy, University of Haifa M: +972528748969 *Check out my latest publications <http://avivbarnoy.com>:* The Visual Boundaries of Journalism: Native advertising and the convergence of editorial and commercial content <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21670811.2020.1836980> (Digital Journalism) / Trusting Others: A Pareto distribution of source and message credibility among news reporters <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0093650220911814> (Communication Research) / How News Become “News” in Increasingly Complex Ecosystems <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1461670X.2020.1716830> (Journalism studies) / The When, Why, How and So-what of Verifications <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1461670X.2019.1593881> (Journalism studies). *Hebrew:* ריאיון בגלובס על תוכן רעיל ופייק-ניוז <https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001354527> / מאמר בעין השביעית על תוכן שיווקי <https://www.the7eye.org.il/399815> / ראיון בגלי צה"ל <https://bit.ly/37SW2mZ>

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interview done just a few hours ago
by Paul Levinson 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

About cameras in the courtroom, with some reference to social media https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LJNWWtw6ZHKzTWsobb489?si=Slja0wsvRven3aNh… -Paul *Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time * - digital <https://open.spotify.com/album/4S1oaV75qF6tRFfdDwDczE>, CD <http://paullev.com/product/welcome-up-songs-of-space-and-time-cd/>, vinyl <https://lightintheattic.net/releases/6371-welcome-up-songs-of-space-and-time> "Eight slices of interstellar delight" -- Jon Pruett, *Ugly Things Magazine*, September 2020 -- more press <https://www.reverbnation.com/paullevinson/press> <https://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/join_mailing_list/artist_86705>

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 201, Issue 4 References for AI Literature
by Andrea Guzman 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Hi all, Regarding the request for AI literature: Emerging literature in Human-Machine Communication also would be relevant here, including work by Kate Crawford, the AI Now Institute, Gina Neff and Peter Nagy, Meredith Broussard, Kate Mays and James Katz, Patric Spence, and myself, to name a few. Relevant journals include the Human-Machine Communication journal, https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/, Computers in Human Behavior, particularly the special issue (vol 90) https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computers-in-human-behavior/vol/90/su…, and Communication Studies, Special Issue on AI https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10510974.2020.1788909. It is also worth noting that people often conflate AI and robotics, so some of the literature regarding people’s conceptions of robots also may be relevant. Good luck! _____ Andrea L. Guzman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept. of Communication Northern Illinois University she/her/hers alguzman(a)niu.edu https://andrealguzman.net<https://andrealguzman.net/> ICA Human-Machine Comm. Interest Group<https://humanmachinecommunication.com/>

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