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Today: "Machines That Fail Us" event at Universität St. Gallen and streaming
by Philip Di Salvo 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Dear colleagues, Our «Machines That Fail Us» <https://www.unisg.ch/en/news/events/conference-machines-that-fail-us/> event is coming up tomorrow at Universität St. Gallen, from 10 am to 6pm CEST. "Machines That Fail Us" brings together actors from academia, journalism, civil society, and the tech industry to discuss the impacts of AI failures, hallucinations, and errors. This event will gather critical voices of some of the most committed individuals working towards a better future with artificial intelligence. We invite you all to join us, registration is required. AI technologies and algorithms are progressively employed across diverse sectors, spanning from educational institutions and healthcare professionals to employers and government agencies, for evaluating and deciding upon different facets of our lives. Yet, it begs the fundamental question: Do these systems truly exhibit impartiality and fairness when analysing individuals and their behaviour? Our stance is that they do not. Ironically, despite their professed aim of enhancing objectivity and effectiveness, these technologies contain inherent biases and inaccuracies, particularly in terms of human profiling. During the three years of "The Human Error Project" <https://thehumanerrorproject.ch/theproject/>, we examined how journalists, civil society organizations and tech entrepreneurs in Europe deal with AI errors and how they negotiate and coexist with the impact of AI on human rights. During this we will present our research results and work together with the audience on two workshops questioning how to build more sustainable AI futures. Here’s the full program for the day: https://www.unisg.ch/en/news/events/conference-machines-that-fail-us/. You can still register if you’re interested to join us in person. The afternoon sessions, featuring a keynote speech by Prof. Stefania Milan <https://www.uva.nl/en/profile/m/i/s.milan/s.milan.html> from the University of Amsterdam and a discussion panel with Luca Zorloni <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucazorloni?originalSubdomain=it>, Head of Digital at *Wired <http://wired.it>*, Ilia Siatista <https://privacyinternational.org/people/3004/dr-ilia-siatitsa>, Programme Director and Senior Legal Officer at Privacy International <https://privacyinternational.org/> and Lorna Goulden <https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornagoulden/?originalSubdomain=nl>, Founder of the Twinds Foundation <https://twinds.org/> will be live-streamed. You can follow the sessions remotely here (no registration required): https://www.youtube.com/live/gOBCNuc9CI8 Many thanks, -- *Philip Di Salvo, PhD* Researcher <https://mcm.unisg.ch/en/personenverzeichnis/9479a240-e20b-4b1e-aaa4-249f2ca…> | journalist <https://twitter.com/philipdisalvo> Zürich

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Call for Workshops -- 26th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN 2025), Deadline: July 10th, 2024
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

We are happy to announce that the 26th edition of the International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN 2025) will be held at IIT Hyderabad, India, from 4th - 7th January 2025. The Organizing Committee invites proposals for one-day or half-day workshops affiliated with the conference. Workshops should emphasize current topics of interest within the broader areas of Distributed Computing and Communication Networks. Some of the topics of interest are mentioned below, but not limited to: - 5G and Beyond - Ad-hoc, Sensor, PAN and Mesh Networks - Backscatter and Ultra-low Power Networks - Biological Distributed Algorithms - Blockchains - Cloud Computing and Big Data Processing - Cognitive Networking - Disaster response - Distributed AI/ML - Distributed Data-Analytics - Distributed game theory - Energy and Sustainability - Edge, Fog Computing and Mobile Offloading - Fault-tolerance, Reliability, and Availability of Distributed Systems - Federated Learning -Graph Theory and Applications to Networks and Distributed Computing - Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical systems - Mobile Crowdsensing and Social Network Analysis and Mining - Next-generation internet - Pervasive and Mobile Computing - Peer-to-Peer Networks - Architectures and Algorithms - Security, Privacy and Game Theory in Distributed Computing and Networking - Smart City Applications - Self-* (Self-organization, Self-stabilization, Self-healing etc) and Autonomic Computing - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Vehicular Networks The workshops may include a mix of regular papers, invited presentations and panels that encourage the participation of attendees in active discussion. The purpose of these workshops is to provide a platform for presenting new ideas in a generally more focused area than the main conference. The objective of these workshops is to enable stimulating discussions on state-of-the-art, emerging, visionary, and perhaps controversial topics. Workshops should be organized to promote such lively interaction. Plans to promote interaction and discussion should be clearly addressed in workshop proposals. It is expected that workshop papers will be published along with the main conference papers as part of the ACM International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS) and will be indexed by the ACM Digital Library, subject to pending ACM approval. Workshop organizers should follow ACM Peer Review Policy (https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/peer-review) while accepting papers. Format of the Proposal: Each workshop proposal (maximum 5 pages) must include: - Title of the workshop - Description of the technical issues covered, emphasizing the timeliness of the proposed workshop (1-page maximum) - Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information), limiting up to 2 workshop chairs for a half-day workshop and 3 workshop chairs for a full-day workshop - A short biography of the organizers (up to 200 words) -Names of potential participants, such as program committee members and invited speakers (an indication that speakers accepted to participate is a plus) - Planned format of the workshop, including: + Duration of the workshop: Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule + Preferred day of the workshop: Before or after the conference + Number of refereed papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, panels + Unique, creative and novel workshops formats are strongly encouraged - Draft Call for Papers - A description of the publicity and promotion plan - Workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal - will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted) - If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including the number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc. In order to ensure the quality of the accepted papers in ICDCN, the ICDCN steering committee set an upper limit of 40% on the acceptance rate for ICDCN Workshop papers. Hence, it is desirable for the organizers of the accepted workshops to adhere to that acceptance rate for their respective workshops. Also workshop organizers are not encouraged to submit papers in their own workshop. Timelines for the Workshop: The proposals should be submitted (in PDF format) no later than July 10, 2024, to the ICDCN 2024 Workshop chairs with "ICDCN 2025 Workshop Proposal" in the subject. - Proposal Deadline: July 10th, 2024 - Notification of Selection: July 15th, 2024 - Opening of Workshop Papers for Acceptance: July 23rd, 2024 - Deadline for Workshop Papers: September 15th, 2024 - Decision on Acceptance/Rejection of the Workshop Papers: October 6th, 2024 (hard deadline) - Camera-Ready Papers Version Due: October 20th, 2024 (hard deadline) =============================================================== For further queries please write to us: Amitabh Trehan (amitabh.trehan(a)durham.ac.uk<mailto:amitabh.trehan@durham.ac.uk>) and Punyasha Chatterjee (punyasha.chatterjee(a)jadavpuruniversity.in<mailto:punyasha.chatterjee@jadavpuruniversity.in>) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Associate Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab's News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> "Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach." ~ Aristotle

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ALGOCLOUD 2024 - 9th International Symposium on Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing, Deadline: 1 July 2024
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

======================================================================================= ALGOCLOUD 2024 - 9th International Symposium on Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing September 2-3, 2024, London UK - part of ALGO 2024 https://algo-conference.org/2024/algocloud/ Submission deadline: 1st July 2024 ======================================================================================= SCOPE The International Symposium on Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing (ALGOCLOUD) is an annual event aiming to tackle the diverse new topics in the emerging area of algorithmic aspects of computing and data management in modern cloud-based systems interpreted broadly so as to include edge- and fog-based systems, cloudlets, cloud micro-services, virtualization environments, decentralized systems, as well as dynamic networks. ALGOCLOUD aims at bringing together researchers, students, and practitioners to present research activities and results on topics related to algorithmic, design, and development aspects of modern cloud-based systems. The 8th edition of this symposium (ALGOCLOUD 2024) is co-located with ALGO 2024, a leading international event of researchers working on algorithms and their engineering. IMPORTANT DATES Paper submission deadline: 1 July 2024 Notification to authors: 31 July 2024 Early registration: TBA Camera-ready submission: TBA Conference: 2-3 September 2024 CALL FOR PAPERS ALGOCLOUD invites submissions covering theoretical, design, and implementation aspects of modern cloud-based systems. It specifically encourages novel algorithms related to cloud and edge computing, cloud architectures, and the cloud-edge continuum. Experimental work evaluating contemporary cloud-edge approaches and relevant applications is of particular interest. Additionally, ALGOCLOUD welcomes demonstration manuscripts showcasing successful system developments, as well as articles discussing experiences, use cases, and high-quality survey papers. Contributions may encompass a broad spectrum of algorithms, practices, and techniques for modelling, building, and evaluating operations and services across various systems, including virtualized infrastructures, cloud computing platforms, edge computing platforms, fog computing platforms, data centers, cloud storage options, cloud data management, non-traditional key-value stores on the cloud, HPC architectures, decentralized systems, and dynamic networks. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome: Regular papers: Authors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts reporting original unpublished research in the topics related to the symposium. A regular paper submission should clearly motivate the importance of the problem being addressed, discuss prior work and its relationship to the paper, explicitly and precisely state the paper's key contributions, and outline the key technical ideas and methods used to achieve the main results. A regular paper submission should not exceed 12 pages, including title page and abstract but excluding references and an optional appendix. Authors should include all necessary details in their submission so that the Technical Program Committee (TPC) can judge correctness, importance and originality of their work. Any material (e.g., proofs or experimental results) omitted (from the main part of 12 pages)due to space limitations can be put into the optional appendix, which will be read at the TPC's discretion. Regular papers will be allotted up to 20 pages in the proceedings. Short papers: A short paper submission may present work-in-progress on a specific topic, or work appeared elsewhere but is worth publicizing it in the symposium, or a demonstration of a system or library, or an experience/use-case paper, or a vision paper. Authors should clearly motivate the importance of their contribution, discuss prior work and its relationship to the paper, and in general provide sufficient details in their submission so that the TPC can judge the quality and importance of their work. A short paper submission should be at least 2 and at most 8 pages. Short papers will be allotted up to 8 pages in the proceedings. Survey papers: A survey paper submission concerns the write-up of a high-quality survey paper on an emerging hot topic. Authors are asked to submit a proposal between 5 and 10 pages, that clearly motivates the importance of the topic, and contains the structure of the survey paper along with the most important references that will be critically reviewed and presented. If the proposal is accepted, then authors will be given sufficient time to prepare the full version of their survey paper that needs to pass a quality control check by the TPC, in order to be finally accepted and appear in the proceedings. Survey papers will be allotted up to 40 pages in the proceedings. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Algorithms for Decentralized Systems Algorithms for Dynamic Networks Cloud-Edge Continuum IoT and Cloud Computing Fog and Edge Computing Mobile Edge Computing Stream processing for Cloud-Edge continuum In-network stream processing Machine Learning for Cloud-Edge Federated Learning in Cloud-Edge Architectures Resource Management and Scheduling Resource Management in Mobile Edge Computing Data Center and Infrastructure Management Distributed Caching and Load Balancing Distributed Storage management Privacy, Security and Anonymization Game-theoretic Approaches for Cloud-Edge Computing Economic models and Pricing Cloud-Edge deployment tools and their analysis Novel code deployment models Energy and Power Management Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures Search and Retrieval Algorithms for cloud infrastructures Caching and Load-Balancing Storage Structures and Indexing for Cloud Database Decentralization and Blockchains PROCEEDINGS The conference proceedings will be published in the Springer-Nature Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. PAPER SUBMISSION All papers should be submitted electronically via the EasyChair submission system at: Submissions website: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=algocloud2024 Submissions must be in the form of a single pdf file prepared using the LNCS latex templates and style files (available, together with Springer's authors' guidelines, from https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…) Springer's proceedings LaTeX templates are also available on Overleaf (https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/springer-lecture-notes-in-computer…) By submitting a paper the authors acknowledge that in case of acceptance at least one of the authors must register at ALGO/ALGOCLOUD 2024 and present the paper (this holds for all types of papers, including accepted survey proposals). Springer encourages authors to include their ORCIDs in their papers. In addition, the corresponding author of each paper, acting on behalf of all of the authors of that paper, must complete and sign a Consent-to-Publish form. The corresponding author signing the copyright form should match the corresponding author marked on the paper. Once the files have been sent to Springer, changes relating to the authorship of the papers cannot be made. Accepted papers will be included in the post-proceedings published by Springer in its Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. AWARDS Awards will be given to the best regular paper and the best student regular paper. A regular paper is eligible for the best student paper award if at least one of the authors is a full-time student (Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D.) at the time of submission and the student(s) must have made a major contribution to the paper. The TPC can decide to decline or to split the awards. Awards are sponsored by Springer. COMMITTEES Program Committee Chairs Katerina Doka, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, University of New Mexico, USA Program Committee Dimitrios Amaxilatis, Spark Works Ltd, Ireland Marios Angelopoulos, Bournemouth University, UK Marios Avgeris, Carleton University, Canada Ioannis Chatzigiannakis, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Florina Ciorba, University of Basel, Switzerland Lakshmi Prathima Devarasetty, Google, USA Juan Fumero, University of Manchester, UK Domenico Garlisi, University of Palermo, Italy Georgios Goumas, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Ioannis Karydis, Ionian University, Greece Panagiotis Kokkinos, University of Peloponnese, Greece Ioannis Konstantinou, University of Thessaly, Greece Aris Leivadeas, ETS, Canada Symeon Papavassiliou, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Steering Committee Spyros Sioutas, University of Patras, Greece Peter Triantafillou, University of Warwick, UK Christos Zaroliagis, University of Patras, Greece (Chair) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Associate Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab's News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> "Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach." ~ Aristotle

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Reminder: Survey of AoIR members on data ethics
by Zimmer, Michael 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Dear AoIR colleagues: We are sending this reminder to the AoIR community: We seek AoIR members insights as part of a larger project where we are assessing researchers’ preparedness to address data ethics issues in their work, and to help identify opportunities for additional educational outreach & resource development. We are particularly interested in researchers who rely on digital data about people, including data collected from websites, social media platforms, mobile devices, APIs, and similar data that might be generated through digital interaction and available for computational analysis. The purpose of this study is understand how researchers from different academic communities use digital data about people, to assess their current preparedness to address any data ethics issues in their work, and to identify opportunities for additional educational outreach & resource development. The consent form and survey is available at: https://marquette.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nOMh4nK6VSwMwC The study involves answering numerous questions via an online survey and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be asked to answer questions about your educational background, research practices, ethics training, and related experiences. Your name and other identifying information, including IP address, will not be collected. Your responses will be anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will be invited to enter your contact information on a separate webpage if you are interested in participating in a follow-up interview to further discuss data ethics, with particular focus on identifying gaps and opportunities to improve ethics education within your research community. You will also have the option to indicate a charitable donation to be made by the research team in appreciation of your participation. This research study has been reviewed by the Marquette University Institutional Review Board (HR-4478). If you have questions about this project, please feel free to contact the principal investigators. We thank you in advance for your time and participation in this study. Again, the survey can be accessed at https://marquette.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nOMh4nK6VSwMwC Dr. Michael Zimmer Marquette University 1313 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233 michael.zimmer(a)marquette.edu<mailto:michael.zimmer@marquette.edu> 414-288-5226 Dr. Jessica Vitak University of Maryland 4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742 jvitak(a)umd.edu<mailto:jvitak@umd.edu> 301-405-8617 -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Director, Center for Data, Ethics, and Society Professor & Vice-Chair, Department of Computer Science Marquette University michael.zimmer(a)marquette.edu<mailto:michael.zimmer@marquette.edu> www.michaelzimmer.org<http://www.michaelzimmer.org/> :: www.zuckerbergfiles.org<http://www.zuckerbergfiles.org/> Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/michael-zimmer

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Workshop on Data Analytics in Biomedicine
by ijwa dline.info 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

CALL FOR PAPERS First Workshop on "Data Analytics in Biomedicine" (held in conjunction with IEEE DDP2024) Fourth International Conference on Digital Data Processing Yeshiva University. New York, US 30 September – 01 October 2024 CALL FOR PAPERS The exponential growth of data generated from various textual sources presents both a challenge and a huge opportunity. A key challenge lies in effectively managing and extracting valuable insights from this vast amount of unstructured and heterogeneous data. To address this issue, advanced data analytics techniques, ranging from data and text mining to semantic network analysis and recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), have become indispensable tools for researchers and practitioners. This is particularly relevant in the realm of biomedicine, where text mining has shown the ability to enable researchers to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and associations that would otherwise remain buried in the vast amount of health-related textual data, for instance, research articles, clinical reports, and electronic health records (EHRs). On the other hand, semantic network analysis, which focuses on understanding the structure and dynamics of networks formed by entities and their interconnections derived from text mining processes, can facilitate a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationships within biomedical data. By analyzing properties like centrality, modularity, and community structures, researchers can identify key nodes and critical pathways in biological networks, predict disease associations, and explore the functional organization of biological systems. The integration of text mining, semantic network analysis, and large language models offers a powerful approach to enhancing the ability to generate new hypotheses and insights and supporting the development of more effective diagnostics, treatments, and interventions. The workshop represents an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in data analytics and text mining in biomedicine. Attendees will gain insights into developing more interpretable models, handling large-scale biomedical datasets, and implementing scalable solutions for real-world healthcare applications. Moreover, the workshop is highly relevant because it has the potential to significantly improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of biomedical interventions through advanced data analytics. TOPIC OF INTEREST We invite submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Novel techniques and measures for assessing textual data quality and handling data integration. Advanced text mining techniques for biomedical data Construction and analysis of semantic networks in biomedicine Case studies on integrated text mining and semantic network analysis Applications of LLMs in biomedicine Data analytics in precision medicine Text-driven approaches to drug discovery Interpretable or scalable data analytics approaches Application of Data Analytics and network science in Narrative Medicine Computational methods for disease modeling and prediction Ethical considerations in biomedical data analytics Multimodal biomedical data analytics Future trends and challenges in biomedical data analytics PROGRAM The workshop will take place on (To Be Announced). The program has yet to be made available. The Venue is Yeshiva University, New York. PAPER SUBMISSION, REGISTRATION AND PUBLICATION Please refer to socio.org.uk/ddp/paper-submission/ IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Papers: August 05, 2024 Review and Notification: August 31, 2024 Camera-ready: Sep. 25, 2024 Workshop Date: Oct. 01, 2024 Post-conference proceedings: Nov. 30, 2024 WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS Chiara Zucco, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Marianna Milano, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy PROGRAM COMMITTEE (TO BE CONFIRMED) Marzia Settino, University of Calabria, Italy Mario Cannataro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Maria Chiara Martinis, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Giuseppe Agapito, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Pietro Cinaglia, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Ilaria Lazzaro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy -----------

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Putin's Favourite Conspiracy Influencer Touring Down Under
by Dr. Emma Briant 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, I just wanted to let you know I published a new article in Australian Outlook as US conspiracy-pusher and former Fox host Tucker Carlson embarks on a tour in Australia, it highlights also a recent report I contributed expertise to, showing the weak regulation of social media in Australia, as a contributing issue: 'Tucker Carlson Takes Putin’s Propaganda on Tour Down Under - Why Should Australians be Concerned?' https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/tucker-carlson-ta… The report: Report: Functioning or Failing? An evaluation of the efficacy of the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation https://au.reset.tech/news/report-functioning-or-failing/ Thanks in advance for your interest! Best wishes, Emma -- Dr Emma L Briant Owner: Maven of Persuasion LLC Associate Professor at Monash University Fellow at Bard College, Human Rights Project Associate at University of Cambridge, Center for Financial Reporting & Accountability Speaking agent: Chartwell Speakers <https://www.chartwellspeakers.com/speaker/emma-briant/> Book agent: Inkwell Management <https://inkwellmanagement.com/> Author of: *Propaganda and Counter-Terrorism: Strategies for Global Change *from Manchester University Press Co-Author of: *Bad News for Refugees* with Prof. Greg Philo and Dr. Pauline Donald from Pluto Press. Support my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emmalbriant Website: www.emma-briant.co.uk Sign up for my Newsletter <http://emma-briant.co.uk/sign-up-for-important-updates/>! Follow me on Mastodon @emmalbriant@mastodon.online Follow me on Twitter @emmalbriant "I thought yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life but it turns out today is." - Steve Martin “Women are like teabags . We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water.” - Unknown

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Open-access introductory social media textbook
by Nathan Schneider 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

AOIR friends, Some of you may be interested in the latest edition of Humans R Social Media<https://opentextbooks.library.arizona.edu/humansrsocialmedia/>, a free/open-access textbook that I have used for several years in my large Intro to Social Media<https://nathanschneider.info/school/introduction_to_social_media> course at CU Boulder. My students have really appreciated its clarity, concision, and inclusion of students voices throughout. The textbook was created and continues to be led by Diana Daly at the University of Arizona. My lab, with a grant from the state of Colorado, has worked with Diana over the past year to develop a collaborative governance model for the textbook, with the goal of building a community of adopters who can also help keep it up to date, given the rapidly changing topic. More on that to come, but the new edition includes an invitation<https://opentextbooks.library.arizona.edu/humansrsocialmedia/back-matter/he…> to participate in co-creating the future of the project. I've been piloting this myself, including by contributing a new chapter on "Regulation<https://opentextbooks.library.arizona.edu/humansrsocialmedia/chapter/regula…>." Please consider exploring the new edition here<https://opentextbooks.library.arizona.edu/humansrsocialmedia/>. -- Nathan Schneider (he/him) Assistant Professor, Media Studies University of Colorado Boulder https://nathanschneider.info

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The Third “Media Professionals in Residence” Programme 2024-25, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, OPEN CALL NOW!
by Nishant Shah 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Dear All, Given the multiple professional expertise on this group, I am sure this resonates with many of you and your networks. We would love to see you joining us for a hybrid residency on 'Living With AI', spending time in Hong Kong, and creating an impactful research-practice 'Festival of Ideas' that looks at the reconfiguration of the social, economic, political, and personal conditions as we learn to coexist and live with AI. Please do share and if you are interested in applying, do not hesitate to reach out to me for a chat. Warmly, Nishant OPEN CALL NOW The CUHK Media Professionals in Residence Programme <https://www.com.cuhk.edu.hk/research/media-professionals-in-residence-progr…> brings industry practitioners to campus and offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic research and practice in the media industry. It aims to build a collaborative, critical, and convergent space that facilitates, produces, harvests, and amplifies multi-stakeholder conversations about emergent and future-forward challenges in the media landscape. By bringing together professionals and researchers, the Programme seeks to articulate, map, and blueprint desirable futures for the industry and society. The Programme for the 2024-25 academic year now invites applications from forward-thinking media professionals around the globe with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of the media landscape. Residency fellows should possess a creative, inspiring, and critical approach to their work, and a strong interest in engaging in a collaborative environment with academic partners. Ideal candidates will have a clear vision for their residency, aligning their individual expertise with the Programme’s annual thematic focus. The Hybrid Programme and the Theme Starting from this year, the Programme will be a hybrid fellowship, combining an eight-week in-person residency component with a two-month remote residency component. There will also be a specific theme for each year. For the 2024-25 Programme, the theme is “Living with AI.” Residency fellows are expected to develop projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to address key challenges and opportunities in the media industry or to examine the multifaceted implications of AI on how we produce, consume, and interact with media. Some possible directions include but are not limited to: - Develop AI tools that solve specific problems in the media industry (e.g., misinformation, polarization, hate speech, low trust, revenue decline); - Develop responsible guidelines and best practices for the ethical use of AI in a specific area of the media industry; - Develop engaging and informative campaigns that educate the public about the use of AI in media. The first two months of the residency will take place remotely in Term 1 (Fall 2024), providing a dedicated online orientation and co-creation space. During this period, fellows will host weekly learning calls, share their expertise, and collaboratively develop their projects. A group of teachers and students will participate in these calls. Following the Lunar New Year, fellows will commence their eight-week in-person residency at the School (Spring 2025). The residency will culminate in the “Festival of Ideas” event, showcasing the fellows’ projects. During their in-person residency, fellows will also deliver public talks and guest lectures, host office hours, and participate in social events organized by the School. Eligibility The Programme invites applications from forward-thinking media professionals around the globe with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of the media landscape. Residency fellows should possess a creative, inspiring, and critical approach to their work, and a strong interest in engaging in a collaborative environment with academic partners. Ideal candidates will have a clear vision for their residency, aligning their individual expertise with the program’s annual thematic focus. We seek individuals with a minimum of eight years of professional experience in a diverse range of media sectors, including but not limited to news media, advertising, public relations, digital media technologies, arts and cultural production, and communication departments within corporate and nonprofit organizations. Support from the Programme We will create a collaborative learning and working environment and match the fellows with our teachers and students to work on their projects together. We will also provide the necessary financial and administrative support for the “Festival of Ideas” event. Each fellow will receive an honorarium of HK$90,000 for the entire residency. Assistance in visa application and accommodation booking can be provided. Fellows will have access to the university library during their in-person residency. Application Materials - CV: A comprehensive CV outlining the applicant’s professional experience, education, skills, and relevant accomplishments. - Portfolio of previous works - Project Proposal: A written statement (maximum 1,000 words in English) pitching a project that aligns with the Programme’s annual thematic focus: Living with AI. In the proposal, applicants should address the following: 1. Project Rationale: Explain the significance of your proposed project, how it fits the theme, and why you are passionate about pursuing it. 2. Relevant Experience and Expertise: Highlight how your past experience and current interests equip you to undertake this project successfully. 3. Potential Collaborations: Identify prospective partners within the School of Journalism and Communication or local communities with whom you would like to collaborate. 4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Articulate your approach to teamwork and why you are eager to work in a collaborative environment. - Video Introduction: A 3-minute video briefly introducing yourself and your proposed project. The video can be in any style. All participants are required to complete an online application form via https://shorturl.at/7yAmj and upload the supporting documents on or before 14 July 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews in late July 2024. Application link: https://shorturl.at/7yAmj Application deadline: 14 July 2024 Enquiry: mediapro(a)cuhk.edu.hk -- Dr. Nishant Shah (Ph.D.) Assoc. Professor, Global Media, Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty Associate, Berkman-Klein Centre for Internet & Society, Harvard University (USA) Knowledge Partner, Digital Asia Hub (Hong Kong), Point of View (Mumbai) https://nishantshah.online

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WEBCAST JUN 20 – Cross-Border Digital Impact: Analyzing the Effects of Canada’s Online News Act on Internet Fragmentation
by Joly MacFie 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Starting in a moment. No speakers are named in the announcement but one imagines it will be natlie Campbell and/or Andrew Sullivan, since they are the co-authors of last years impact brief on the topic. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3zceCGU On Thursday June 20 2024, at 18:00 UTC, the Internet Society presents a webinar 'Cross-Border Digital Impact: Analyzing the Effects of Canada's Online News Act on Internet Fragmentation'. This session will explore the potential for internet fragmentation… [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=046f8a57554e2b3374a8d36d…>On *Thursday June 20 2024*, at *18:00 UTC*, the *Internet Society <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=711ccf3866c9e8378b80da69…>* presents a webinar '*Cross-Border Digital Impact: Analyzing the Effects of Canada's Online News Act on Internet Fragmentation <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=aa7ea915c7cb3e430b1317b0…>*'. This session will explore the potential for internet fragmentation triggered by Canada’s *Online News Act <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5ca66c18960e9a7cd420aefd…>**—impacting not only how individuals and businesses interact online but also how similar challenges and legislation are faced by other countries, like Brazil and the US. *Bill C18, the Online News Act, aims to financially bolster Canadian news media by mandating major digital platforms to compensate for the use of their content. This act also positions the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as the central authority for compliance, potentially centralizing internet functions and impacting the free contribution to the digital economy along with safety and security online. *INTERNET IMPACT BRIEF* *https://bit.ly/4bbWsSQ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5ca66c18960e9a7cd420aefd…>* (Feb 2023) *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoc-onlinenewsact <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=64148c7bf2ccbf0b875c5067…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3Xrch50 <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=aa7ea915c7cb3e430b1317b0…>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3zceCGU <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d2ed464076f5ce429dfdc4a4…>* *TWITTER #C18 #OnlineNewsAct <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ffff8b6e07e4007089b009d5…> @ndunleavy @InternetSociety* *MASTODON #OnlineNewsAct <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=89d629b4aa6ce812031cbfd8…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b21741292dfbc9123b6e52a6…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6dc8938462a7ce7250aa5da1…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c091968bc2e87cf4a5ca104b…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/isoc-onlinenewsact <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=131e0058ec0c2cf9a4c4bb6e…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our June 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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WEBCAST JUN 19 – PNIF Kickoff Webinar – Avoiding Internet fragmentation. Still a matter of concern in 2024?
by Joly MacFie 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

This is underway - REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3zbclfa No speakers were announced in advance but so far we have DISCUSSANTS Wim Degezelle, IGF Consultant ,PNIF Philipp Schulte, BMDV Andrew Rens, Research ICT Africa Isra Rosas, Internet Society William J. Drake, CITI Alisa Heaver, The Netherlands Nazar Nicholas, IGF Tanzania HOSTS Sheetal Kumar, PNIF co-coordinator Bruna Martins dos Santos, PNIF MAG co-coordinator [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=766dc13edcf8ffcdb06ccd2…> On *Wednesday June,19 2024*, at *14:00-15:30 UTC*, the *Internet Governance Forum Policy Network on Internet Fragmentation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=25f74eb4a404e7b81b53757…>* (PNIF) kicks off its 2024 activities with a webinar '‘*Avoiding Internet fragmentation. Still a matter of concern in 2024? <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4da2fa13787599f29bee8b6…>* ' When the PNIF launched in 2022, it was strongly inspired by the UN Secretary General's call to address 'avoiding fragmentation of the Internet' in the Global Digital Compact (GDC). Two years later, with ongoing preparations for the GDC and the upcoming WSIS+20 discussions, the PNIF seeks to evaluate how this call is being followed up and how the PNIF platform and framework can be most effective in fostering holistic and inclusive discussions on fragmentation, thereby reflecting on and contributing to these critical dialogues. *SPEAKERS* T.B.D. *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/pnif2024-1 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4ca09e52cab61bbfe7aeda6…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3z9Kig4 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=65e111d48c53f4f3f89f976…>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3zbclfa <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=95281a2cd8bc180bd1a4d72…>* *TWITTER #PNIF @intgovforum #InternetFragmentation #IGFPN #MSHDigitalFuture* *MASTODON #InternetFragmentation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a0a999c6e4f7b24d2bb2c07…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=24b61172df50e90e538128f…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=fbe71a36ff818649e0c178e…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4f8a39c987b8937daad33f6…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/pnif2024-1 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ed865287555499739854edc…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our June 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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