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Collaborative working group on Imagining the (un)desired.
by Fridzema, N. 04 Dec '24

04 Dec '24

Collaborative working group on Imagining the (un)desired. Via this list I would like to make you aware of a research initiative me and my colleague have started called Matter of Imagination <https://matterofimagination.neocities.org/>: Technologies are never merely material but are actively made sense of through phenomena such as discourse and imagination. As sci-fi books and movies, interface metaphors or blueprint texts, different forms of imagining shape how we make sense of past, present and future innovations. Deconstructing such discourses and positioning them in historical contexts gives important insight into the materiality, meaning, and morality of technology. But how do we study this? What theoretical and methodological options are there to assess both the matter of imagination and its real (and not wishful) implications? This blog is an initiative of Nathalie Fridzema <https://www.rug.nl/staff/n.fridzema/?lang=en> (PhD Student at University of Groningen) and Anya Shchetvina <https://www.kleine-formen.de/team/anya-shchetvina/> (PhD Student at Humboldt University). We treat "Matter of imagination" as an open-format working group that attempts an inventorisation. We focus on collecting, structuring and commenting on existing frameworks and track ongoing developments in this field. The main focus is on complex digital networked technologies (internet, its offsprings, precedents and alternatives) with occasional steps to related or overlapping fields. We want to update our shared reading list <https://matterofimagination.neocities.org/readinglist> and would greatly appreciate feedback and suggestions. Many thanks and warm regards, Nathalie Fridzema

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Call for Abstracts - Hype Assessment Panel - 6th ETAC, Vienna - close deadline
by Jascha Bareis 04 Dec '24

04 Dec '24

Call for Abstracts - Hype Assessment Panel - 6th European Technology Assessment Conference (ETAC6) Technology Assessment Goes Global Abstract submission deadline: 9th of December Submit your abstract at: criticalhypestudies(a)posteo.com Panel description The burgeoning field of hype studies is ever-growing. This panel stems from a collective effort to create a unified approach named Critical Hype Studies that started during last year’s 4S/EASST conference. Hype is a topic that matters for TA as S&T trajectories, trust and expectations are severely impacted by overpromises and also affect assessment and political regulation of technology. With this panel we want to leverage collective experiences, to co-creatively build foundational structures and establish a TA and STS rooted, but also outer-disciplinary, set of perspectives. Acknowledging that hype is a phenomenon intimately related to financial interest and political agendas that performs epistemic, behavioral, communicative, urbanistic, environmental and affective agencies, *this panel will have two aims: * *(1) firstly, we want to present our current progress as a collective of researchers focusing on critical hype studies as part of our introductory presentation linking it to current TA debates; * *(2) secondly, we aim to invite new contributions explore why hype should be assessed; what would be a possible programme for hype assessment; present possible hype cases to be assessed; and reflect about what kinds of methods can be designed to assess hype in order to inform policy makers and TA practitioners. * Thus, we are particularly interested in insights considering how promises, visions, futures, imaginaries, expectations, narratives, fictions, and discourses come together in hype. Especially for TA it is important to assess what path dependencies and lock-ins they produce and how they should be addressed in order to guarantee democratic, sustainable and fair socio-technical societies. That is especially relevant when very local elites (i.e. Silicon Valley) are capable to activate hype cycles whose effects are global, but with local instantiations through regulations, investments, media outlets, discourses and affects ranging from hope to fear. We welcome contributions that present historical analysis of hype and its consequences, as well as contemporary approaches addressing its possible performative effects in decision-making, public perception, innovation, policies, funding and in general the unequal distribution of attention, information, wealth and power. Our scope is global: Given the rising importance of global TA, political notions are present if (western) tech-hypes silence other global pressing issues of poverty and environment combatting. Further, and in alignment with the theme of ETAC6, we are committed to explore how hype assessment, as an emergent TA practice, can be activated through advisory in different socio-political contexts; how it can engage different TA practices; or how hype assessment has already conducted in specific contexts close to TA. Scholars with a background in STS and innovation studies, particularly those engaged in TA, studies of innovation, expectations, expertise and experience,transitions, and imaginaries, are especially invited. *Contributions from media studies, design studies, philosophy, cybernetics, phenomenology, and psychoanalysis are also highly welcome, as we weave together multiple threads to formulate a comprehensive understanding of hype phenomena. * *Background: * Panel participants and attendees are particularly welcome into this forum, currently consisting of more than 30 hype researchers, where, together, we are assembling insights into a structured field. We envisage that by the time of ETAC6, we will have submitted a multi-authored position paper, offering a unified approach for hype studies, with definitions, related literature, methodological recommendations, and research agenda that followed from our initial meeting last year, that we will be willing to share in preprint form for discussion as a point of departure for an international hub and observatory for the critical study of hype as a sociotechnical phenomenon. Addressing hype assessment will be an opportunity to activate many of the conclusions addressed in the upcoming work and follow new avenues of research and action. Best, Jascha in the name of the critical hype studies group -- *Jascha Bareis*(Profile) <https://www.itas.kit.edu/english/staff_bareis_jascha.php>(Scholar) <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bf1gf9AAAAAJ&hl=de&oi=ao>(LinkedIn) <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jascha-bareis-36082523b/> Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis(ITAS) <https://www.itas.kit.edu/english/index.php> Karlsruher Institute of Technology(KIT) <https://www.kit.edu/english/index.php> Research Group Digital Technology and Societal Change(FG DigIT) <https://www.itas.kit.edu/english/rg_digit.php> *Recent Publications* Ask Me Anything ! 😈How ChatPGT Got Hyped Into Being.SOC ARXIV Preprint <https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/jzde2> The Trustification of AI. Disclosing the bridging pillars that tie Trust and AI together.Big Data & Society <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20539517241249430> Technology Hype: Dealing with bold expectations and overpromising, with M. Roßmann and F.Bordignon.Journal of Technology Assessment in Theory and Practice <https://www.tatup.de/index.php/tatup/article/view/7073>

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Tenure Track Position in Policy & Technology at Oregon State University
by Boudet, Hilary Schaffer 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Hi all, Please see below an ad for a new opening at Oregon State. I am on the search committee and happy to answer any questions. Note application deadline is December 15. Best, Hilary ******* Job Application: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/161709 Job Advertisement: Assistant Professor in Public Policy - Specialization in Technology, Science, and AI Policy Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time 9-month, 1.0 FTE, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Policy with a focus on Technology, AI, and Science Policy. OSU is internationally recognized for its innovative research in robotics and artificial intelligence, offering a dynamic interdisciplinary environment for scholars dedicated to addressing the complex policy challenges posed by emerging technologies. This position is a strategic addition to OSU's commitment to understanding and shaping the societal and governance implications of advanced technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of policy frameworks that address the ethical, equity, and social dimensions of technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, specifically within the U.S. policy landscape. Expertise in policy theory, program analysis, and the societal impacts of technology is essential, with a focus on how these advancements interact with social values and public interest. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research (including contributions to OSU's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals), statement of teaching (1-2 pages, detailing teaching philosophy and commitment to DEI), and a writing sample or publications. Screening of applications will begin after the December 15 deadline and continue until the position is filled. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: * Top 1.4% university in the world * More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined * 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. * 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties * 7 cultural resource centers<https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources> that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone * 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates * 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color * 217k+ alumni worldwide * For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package<https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee> with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: * Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. * Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. * Retirement savings paid by the university. * A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. * Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. * Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. * Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator<https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator> to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. -- Hilary S. Boudet (she/her/hers) Professor, Sociology / Public Policy Director, Public Policy Graduate Programs Oregon State University www.hilaryboudet.org<http://www.hilaryboudet.org/>

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i50y EVENT DEC 3 – Celebrating 50 Years of the Internet from a Youth Perspective
by Joly MacFie 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Resending because AoIR listserv was bouncing for me earlier! ---------- Forwarded message --------- This is just kicking off. I am not simulcasting, so join the Zoom!. And, even if you dodn't have time, register, because that way you'll have access to the recordings. Fun fact: Host name MEOH is derived from a Paradise Lost quote "from Many Embers One Heat is felt... " [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=94202ce0f6c79b78f5ff3ce…> On *Tuesday December 3, 2024*, *Meoh ASBL <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=13add58dc40349251ad3f37…>* and partners will host *i50y - Celebrating 50 Years of the Internet from a Youth Perspective <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=32ae0d0b4e1f8bb7acab420…>*. The *i50y *event commemorates the *50th anniversary of the Internet <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7584876b1de663fe6a1aafe…>* by reflecting on its past, evaluating its present, and envisioning a future where the Internet is inclusive, safe, and equitable. This *youth-led initiative <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ca8d154d5c9d7ad16dff428…>* focuses on fostering a human-centric internet through interactive sessions, storytelling, and collaborative workshops. *PROGRAM* (all times UTC) *13:00 Opening Plenary: Reflecting on the 50 Years of the Internet* *Alan Kay* - Viewpoints Research Institute *Pedro Lana* - ISOC Brazil / NCUC/NCSG / NIC.br *Ihita Gangavarapu* - Youth IGF India *Vint Cerf* - Google *Doreen Bogdan-Martin* - International Telecommunication Union Moderator: *Lily Edinam Botsyoe* - University of Cincinnati *13:30 AMA: Open Conversations with Internet Pioneers and Visionary Leaders* *Vint Cerf* - Google *Alan Kay* - Viewpoints Research Institute *Dr. Grace Githaiga* - KICTANet Moderator: Nnenna Nwakanma - Independent Expert *14:30 Life Stories: How Did the Internet Change Your Life?* *Izaan Khan* - Internet Society Youth Standing Group *Júlia Tereza Koole* - The Institute for Research on Internet & Society (IRIS) *Abu Hussein* - Hello World, FORT TV, SRH RADIO, Change Society Needs Moderator: Lily Edinam Botsyoe - University of Cincinnati *15:00 Internet Challenges: Disinformation* *Lucie Cejkova* - Masaryk University *João Falcão* - ISOC YSG *Natalie Tercova* - IGF Czechia *Marko Paloski* - Youth Coalition on Internet Governance *15:00 UN Global Digital Compact: Youth Perspective* *Olamiposi Fasina* - Internet Society *Tabitha Wangechi* - Internet Society *Vladislav Ivanets* - Internet Society Moderator: *Aaron Promise Mbah* - Internet Society *15:45 AI for a Human-Centered Internet* *Dr. Rumman Chowdhury* - Humane Intelligence *Kathleen Scoggin* - American University Washington College of Law *Jibu Elias* - Mozilla Foundation Moderator: *Theodora Skeadas* - Humane Intelligence *15:45 Ensuring Safety for All: Prioritising Human Rights, Security, and Well-Being Online* *Dr. Regina Filipová Fuchsová* - EURid *Rafał Prabucki* - University of Silesia in Katowice *Jakub Otcenasek* - Women4Cyber Foundation Moderator: *Emilia Zalewska-Czajczyńska* - Youth IGF Poland *17:15 Open Mic: What do You Want the Internet to Look Like?* *Selma Kaymakci* - IGF Czechia *Ananda Gautam* - Open Internet Nepal *Umar Khan Utmanzai* - Citizen's Rights & Advocacy Forum-CRAF *Daniele Turra* - Internet Society *Lily YangLiu* - Learning Planet Institute *Daniel Persky* - Learning Planet Institute Moderator: *Lily Edinam Botsyoe* - University of Cincinnati *18:15 Closing Ceremony: Youth-Led Digital Future, Next steps* *Mei Lin Fung* - People-Centered Internet *Nicolas Fiumarelli* - Internet Society Uruguay Chapter *Selma Kaymakci* - IGF Czechia *Marisa Zalabak* - Open Channel Culture / GADES Moderator: *Lily Edinam Botsyoe* - University of Cincinnati *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3O5Z4Zs <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=32ae0d0b4e1f8bb7acab420…>* *TWITTER #i50y <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5d7e14152104bfb6ce1f3a5…> #YouthinIG @i50youth @IGFCzechia @PCI_Initiative @Globalyouthsg @isocnepal @EURALO1* *#i50y* *MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=65985f93b0c09e3d3008df5…>* | *BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=aa3c1b28f8f92c620c43d5f…>* | *INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c5eb54fe4143e16ad3d04da…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** - - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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postdoc position at Knight-Georgetown Institute
by Leticia Bode 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear all, The Georgetown Initiative on Technology and Society is seeking a Postdoctoral Fritz Research Fellow to work with the Knight–Georgetown Institute (KGI) and Communication, Culture & Technology (CCT) Program with research interests at the intersection of *technology policy, computational methods, and research translation*. The Postdoc Fellow is expected to engage only in research. The postdoc will be part of a project led by Meg Jones (CCT), Peter Chapman (KGI), and Leticia Bode (both) that seeks to better understand how, when, how much, what kind, and under what circumstances empirical research is integrated into tech policy litigation in the United States at the federal and state level. Specifically we seek to establish how often and what types of research are currently being used in the process around tech policymaking. While there are dozens of entities that engage in tech policymaking, we will focus our initial efforts at understanding how research is used in several judicial settings within state and federal courts deciding platform governance cases (e.g, social media regulation, consumer protection and product liability cases, design code cases, age verification cases, etc). Specific project aims related to this goal include understanding: What research is cited in briefs for platform governance claims at each level of state and federal cases? What research is cited in amicus briefs for platform governance claims at each level of state and federal cases? What are the attributes of that research? How have courts used (or not used) that research? Has it been ignored, incorporated, interpreted, determinative, emphasized, etc? The postdoc is expected to provide support for all aspects of the project, including overall design, project management, mentorship of at least two student workers on the project, qualitative data collection and analysis, quantitative data collection and analysis, large-scale data scraping from relevant content, extraction of relevant information from those bodies of data, and writing of relevant findings. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with at least several of the following: current tech policy debates and processes, data scraping, natural language processing, qualitative interviewing and analysis, survey research and analysis, student mentorship, and project management. The postdoc is expected to run bi-weekly meetings with the project team and attend weekly KGI meetings, as well as participate in KGI events and the broader Georgetown Tech & Society community. Fellowships are for one academic year and summer (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, with a possible earlier start date), with the general expectation of renewal for one additional year. Fellows will receive a stipend (range $70,000 - $90,000) and a $5,000 research fund plus health insurance coverage and will be provided working space. For a complete description of the listing and information on how to apply - please see: https://apply.interfolio.com/160084 Feel free to contact us for more information. The deadline for the first review of applications is January 15, 2025 All the best, Meg, Pete, and Leticia

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Call for Papers: ACM UMAP 2025 – NEW YORK is calling!
by Lien Michiels 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear AoIR community, We are excited to announce the Call for Full and Short Papers for ACM UMAP 2025, the 33rd ACM International Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation, and Personalization, to be held from June 16–19, 2025, in vibrant New York City, USA. ACM UMAP has a rich tradition of bringing together researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from around the world to discuss the latest developments in human-centered and personalized AI systems. This year’s conference theme, "Shaping Personalization and FATE (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics) in Human-Centered Generative AI," focuses on advancing interactive systems that adapt to human needs while fostering inclusivity, fairness, and sustainability. While we encourage submissions related to this theme, the scope of the conference is not limited to the theme only. We warmly invite researchers, practitioners and policymakers to contribute cutting-edge work in: - Generative AI, LLMs and NLP for User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization - Ethical and Sustainability Issues in Human-centered AI Systems - Recommender Systems - Human-Centered AI Applications - Intelligent User Interfaces and Applications - … and many more topics (detailed list available in the CFP <https://www.um.org/umap2025/call-for-full-short-papers/>). Important Dates - Abstract Submission: January 23, 2025, 11:59 PM, AoE - Paper Submission: January 30, 2025, 11:59 PM, AoE - Rebuttal Phase: March 3-7, 2025 - Notification of Acceptance: March 26, 2025 - Camera-ready papers due: April 7, 2025 Submission Guidelines Submissions should adhere to ACM's double-blind review policy and be made through the EasyChair system (link available in the CFP <https://www.um.org/umap2025/call-for-full-short-papers/>). Long papers (8 pages + references) should report on substantial contributions of lasting value. Short papers (4 pages + references) typically discuss exciting new work that is not yet mature enough for a long paper. Why Submit to ACM UMAP? ACM UMAP provides a prestigious platform to showcase your work and connect with leaders in AI, HCI, and beyond. Accepted papers are presented in dynamic sessions, offering opportunities for deep engagement and impactful discussions. Accepted papers, both full and short, will also be included in the main conference proceedings published in the ACM Digital Library. … and last but not least, ACM UMAP 2025 will take place on Roosevelt Island <https://www.um.org/umap2025/venue/> in the heart of New York City, and what better time to visit the city that never sleeps than at the start of summer? For detailed submission guidelines and the full CFP, please visit <https://um.org>the CFP on the website <https://www.um.org/umap2025/call-for-full-short-papers/>. If you have any further questions regarding this Call for Papers, you can direct them to Julita Vassileva and Cataldo Musto, our program chairs, via umap2025-program(a)um.org. We’d greatly appreciate your help in sharing this call with your network and encourage you to submit your latest research. Let’s work together to shape the future of adaptive and personalized systems! Looking forward to your contributions! Warm regards, Lien Michiels On behalf of the UMAP 2025 Organizing Committee

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Book publication Online Hate Speech Trilogy
by Geraldo Magela 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear colleagues, We have just published the OnlineHate Speech Trilogy, featuring contributions from 50 authors across more thanten countries. The books are open access andavailable on the websites of the LabCom Books and Editorial Icesi universitypresses: Disinformation and Polarization inthe Algorithmic Society https://labcomca.ubi.pt/disinformation-and-polarization-in-the-algorithmic-… Legal Challenges and PoliticalStrategies in the Post-Truth Era https://labcomca.ubi.pt/legal-challenges-and-political-strategies-in-the-po… Methods, Techniques and AI Solutionsin the Age of Hostilities https://labcomca.ubi.pt/methods-techniques-and-ai-solutions-in-the-age-of-h… This is one of the most diversecollections on the topic, including contributions from authors from allcontinents. Please feel free to share it with your colleagues, students, andmentees (see covers attached). Should you have any questions, I amat your disposal. Best regards, Branco Di Fátima

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Book publication 'Understanding Data, Culture and Society'
by Pieter Verdegem 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear AIR community, 'Understanding Data, Culture and Society' is published in December 2024. https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/understanding-data-culture-and-society/boo… We live in the age of datafication: every aspect of our lives has been captured and transformed into data, from our sleeping patterns and step counts to our buying habits and political views. In this exciting new textbook, you will discover the intricate ways in which data and society are interwoven. Explaining key concepts such as 'big data' and putting theory into practice throughout, this book will make you a better expert in data and society, offering an interdisciplinary overview of a rapidly evolving field. This textbook tackles the implications of big data for democracy, identity and the global economy, showing how we cannot view our lives as separate from the technologies we have come to rely on. With learning objectives, case studies, further reading and extra resources provided in each chapter, this book is the ideal companion for students in the digital humanities and social sciences looking to deepen their understanding of data, culture and society. Contents: Part I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. How to Study Data, Culture and Society Chapter 2. Data, Algorithms and Society Part II: STRUCTURES AND FOUNDATIONS Chapter 3. Capitalism in the Age of Data Chapter 4. Data, Democracy and Politics Chapter 5. Data, Identity and Subjectivity Chapter 6. Data, Machine Learning and AI Part III: APPLICATIONS AND CONTROVERSIES Chapter 7. Data, Industries and Globalisation Chapter 8. Data, Tech and Inequalities Chapter 9. Data, Journalism and Disinformation Chapter 10. Data, Automation and Work PART IV: CONCLUSION Chapter 11: Data Justice, Activism and Resistance All the best, Pieter -- Dr Pieter Verdegem SFHEA Reader in Technology & Society Course Leader of the AI, Data and Communication MA<https://www.westminster.ac.uk/computer-science-and-engineering-data-science…> | @UoW_AIDataComm<https://x.com/UoW_AIDataComm> Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI<https://camri.ac.uk/>) Westminster School of Media and Communication College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries University of Westminster | London, UK | E: p.verdegem(a)westminster.ac.uk<mailto:%20p.verdegem@westminster.ac.uk> | | T: @pverdegem<https://twitter.com/pverdegem> | M(astodon): @pverdegem@mastodon.social<https://mastodon.social/@pverdegem> | Recent (open access) publications: AI for Everyone? Critical Perspectives (2021, University of Westminster Press<https://www.uwestminsterpress.co.uk/site/books/e/10.16997/book55/>) Dismantling AI Capitalism: The Commons as an Alternative to the Power Concentration of Big Tech (2022, AI & Society<https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00146-022-01437-8>) The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW. This message and its attachments are private and confidential. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and remove it and its attachments from your system.

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DCOSS-IoT 2025 -- Tuscany (Lucca), Italy, June 9 to 11 -- Second Call for Papers
by Leivadeas, Aris 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

* Please accept our apologies if you have received multiple copies.* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 21st Annual International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems and the Internet of Things (DCOSS-IoT 2025) Tuscany (Lucca), Italy June 9 to 11, 2025 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * The DCOSS-IoT series of events are always technically co-sponsored by IEEE, and Proceedings are published by IEEE Xplore. The 21st International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems and the Internet of Things (DCOSS-IoT 2025) will be held in Tuscany (Lucca), Italy. The conference is always co-sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society and by the IEEE Technical Committee on Parallel Processing (TCPP). The conference was previously known as DCOSS. Starting in 2023, the event is broadening its scope beyond sensor networks to include smart systems in general and the Internet of Things (IoT). The updated name is "Distributed Computing in Smart Systems and the Internet of Things" (DCOSS-IoT). In the last few years, we have witnessed significant growth in the use of IoT and distributed sensor systems in several application areas, including smart transportation, smart energy systems, smart homes and buildings, smart healthcare, and environmental monitoring. For smart sensor systems to truly become useful and pervasive, we need to address several research challenges, including the tight integration of sensing and machine intelligence, reliable and efficient networking, interoperability and scalability, the need for dependable autonomy, interaction with humans, and important aspects of security, privacy and trust. DCOSS-IoT focuses on issues arising in the entire IoT and networked sensor systems stack, covering aspects of high-level abstractions, models and languages, communication technologies, novel algorithms and applications, system design approaches and architectures, and tools for simulated and real deployments. Potential authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts demonstrating recent advances in theoretical and experimental research. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: * Artificial Intelligence for IoT * Machine learning and data mining for IoT and Smart Systems * Smart healthcare to combat epidemics * Edge and fog computing: distributed computing models from sensor to cloud * Machine intelligence in distributed sensor systems and real-time analytics * Novel communication paradigms (e.g., 5G/6G, VLC, DSA) for IoT and Smart Systems * Cyber-Physical Systems * IoT and Smart Systems for Smart and Connected Communities * Autonomous systems: closing the loop between sensing and actuation * Time and location management * Robustness, resilience, and dependability of IoT and smart systems * Security and privacy in IoT and Smart Systems * Performance analysis: complexity, correctness, scalability * Mobile and human-centric sensing * IoT and Smart Systems for social computing * Interoperability, heterogeneity and scalability * Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based sensing/communications/networking * Social sensing and crowd sensing techniques, applications, and systems * Complex systems comprising wearable, robotic and/or fixed sensor systems * IoT and Smart Systems for emerging and developing economies * Green and environmentally friendly IoT (low power, harvesting, energy management) * Sensors and Robots for Internet of Intelligent Things * Design and implementation of real-world applications and systems * Approaches, tools, and experience of deployment and operation * Interdisciplinary applications of IoT and Smart Systems * Smart healthcare and digital epidemiology * Smart agriculture * Smart infrastructures * Smart cities * Smart energy, transportation, and water distribution systems * Smart factories * Smart workspace Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts demonstrating current research on distributed smart systems and IoT related to the aforementioned topics of interest. Please use the US letter size (8.5 X 11 in) standard IEEE conference LaTeX format or Microsoft Word template available on: http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html All submissions should be written in English and have a maximum of eight (8) printed pages, including figures and references. Two (2) additional pages at 100$/page for supplementary material only (such as theorems, proofs, implementation details) are allowed. Starting 2023, DCOSS-IoT follows a double-blind review process. As a result, authors must make a good faith effort to anonymize their submissions. Although submission is double-blind, the existence or availability of non-anonymous preprints (on arXiv or other preprint servers) will not lead to your paper being rejected. Reviewers will be instructed not to look for such preprints actively but encountering them will not constitute a conflict of interest. Papers that do not meet the size, formatting, and anonymization requirements will not be reviewed. We require each paper to be in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and submitted through the EDAS submission system. *** Special Issue and Best Paper Awards *** DCOSS-IoT 2025 will announce a best paper award and a best poster/demo award. Extended versions of selected best papers from DCOSS-IoT 2025 will be included in a Special Issue of the Computer Networks (COMNET) Journal. *** Important dates *** * Abstract Registration Deadline: January 20, 2025 * Paper Submission Deadline: January 27, 2025 * Acceptance Notification: March 28, 2025 * Camera Ready Deadline: April 15, 2025 *** Key Organizers *** * Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs: * Dario Pompili (Rutgers University, USA) * Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute - TII, UAE) * Zhi Sun (Tsinghua University, China) * General Chairs: * Francesco Betti Sorbelli (UNIPG, Italy) * Cristina M. Pinotti (UNIPG, Italy) * Steering Committee Chair: * Sotiris Nikoletseas (University of Patras and CTI, Greece) Please visit the DCOSS-IoT 2025 website<https://dcoss.org/> for more information. Aris Leivadeas | Associate Professor Department of Software and IT Engineering École de technologie supérieure | University of Quebec 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, office A-3415 Montréal (Québec) H3C 1K3 Tel. 514 396-8860 | etsmtl.ca<http://etsmtl.ca/> Find us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/etsmtl> - Twitter<http://twitter.com/etsmtl> - YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/etsmtl> - LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/etsmtl/>

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Call for Survey Participation
by Hounshell, Aleesa 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Hello- My name is Aleesa Hounshell and I am a PhD candidate in Information Studies at Dominican University (River Forest, IL). I am conducting a survey of TikTok users exploring the impact of parasocial relationships on trust in political information received from social media influencers on TikTok. The survey can be found here : https://dom.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddsJW8GC0aOB9r0 This study will be conducted in two parts. The first will be an anonymous survey via Qualtrics that should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. This software assures your answers remain anonymous. No personally identifying information will be associated with your answers and the answers themselves will be password protected that I will exclusively have access to. These questions will focus on race/ethnicity, gender, gender expression, and your library education and career. As part of the survey, you will be provided the opportunity to supply further consent and contact information if you would be interested in participating in a follow-up interview. Should you wish to be a part of a follow-up interview, these will be conducted via Zoom and recorded for accuracy. Transcriptions of these interviews will be made with the original recordings destroyed. Transcriptions will also be password protected and not connected to any of the original survey responses. Participation in this study is greatly appreciated and will pose minimal risk to any participants. This research may be included in coursework, dissertation, journal articles, books, book chapters, or other conference proceedings. Your participation in any part of this study is completely voluntary and your consent may be revoked at any time and your answers removed from the dataset. All recordings will be deleted following the completion of the project outcomes. If you have any questions regarding ethical research as it pertains to this study, please contact irbadministrator(a)dom.edu<mailto:irbadministrator@dom.edu>. Thank you for your participation in this valuable research. Aleesa Hounshell PhD Candidate Dominican University (River Forest, IL) ahounshell(a)my.dom.edu

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