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OSNEM Special Issue:AI in Online Social Networks: opportunities and challenges
by Andrea Passarella 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS Elsevier Online Social Networks and Media Journal (OSNEM) Special issue on AI in Online Social Networks: opportunities and challenges Submission Deadline: Continuous submissions until July 31st, 2024 https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/online-social-networks-and-media ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Online Social Networks and Media are a fundamental component of everyday life and the use of AI technologies in OSNEM can further boost their role. The use of AI in online social networks offers great opportunities and, at the same time, raises several challenges. AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time allows social media platforms to offer highly personalized experiences to users. The use of AI may raise concerns about ethical issues such as privacy, algorithmic bias, misinformation, etc., but AI can also be used for content moderation on social media to detect and remove harmful or inappropriate content, identifying and mitigating the spread of fake news. etc. The use of AI on OSNEM can promote the democratic processes by facilitating the dissemination of information and encourage political engagement. On the other hand, AI algorithms can create echo chambers, influence voting behavior and generate significant risks for democracy. AI-driven security measures can help to protect OSNEM users from fraud and privacy breaches but, malicious actors can also use AI to support their attacks. The exponential diffusion of generative AI adds novel dimensions to this landscape, on the one hand supporting novel forms of interactions spanning into the Metaverse, but on the other hand exposing vulnerable users to dramatic threats. The aim of this special issue is to push the state of the art in using AI in OSNEM, by presenting quantitative contributions that investigate the opportunities and challenges of using AI in Online Social Networks. Within this framework, topics include, but are not limited to: - Using AI in OSNEM for personalization, efficiency, and recommendations; - AI-based studies for analysis and modelling of information and opinion dynamics in OSNEM; - AI-based predictions based on OSNEM data analysis; - AI impact on OSNEM security, trustworthiness and privacy; - Generative AI in OSNEM; - AI and social networking in the Metaverse; - AI methodologies for large-scale OSNEM data collection and analysis - AI methods to safeguard OSNEM users (e.g., bot detection, toxic content identification, content moderation, echo chamber avoidance) - Case studies of AI application in OSNEM Online Social Networks and Media is a multidisciplinary journal for the wide community of computer and network scientists working on developing OSNEM platforms and services and using OSNEM as a big data source to mine, learn and model the (online) human behaviour. Manuscripts only based on questionnaires, even focused on the reported use of social media, are outside the scope of the journal. On the other hand, the journal welcomes papers which present analyses based on big data mined from social networks/media. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule Manuscript submission deadline: continuous submission until July 31st, 2024 (*) First notification: two months after the submission Expected publication: papers are published a few weeks after acceptance. Guest Editors Marco Conti, IIT-CNR, Italy Andrea Passarella, IIT-CNR, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Instructions for submission Manuscripts must not have been previously published nor currently under review by other journals or conferences. If prior work was published in a conference, the submitted manuscript should include a substantial extension of at least 35% novel contributions. In this case, authors are also required to submit their published conference articles and a summary document explaining the enhancements made in the journal version. The submission website for this journal is located at https://www2.cloud.editorialmanager.com/osnem/default2.aspx. Please select ''VSI:AI&OSNEM'' when you reach the ''Article Type'' step in the submission process. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified, for consideration by the special issue, the authors should indicate in the cover letter that the manuscript has been submitted for the special issue on “AI&OSNEM”. (*) Manuscripts can be submitted continuously until the deadline. Once a paper is submitted, the review process will start immediately. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (in the first issue available as soon as the paper is accepted). All accepted papers will be listed together in an online virtual special issue published in the journal website. For further information, please contact the guest editors at {m.conti,a.passarella} at iit.cnr.it

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WEBCAST APR 26 – ISOC Hyderabad – Knowledge Session on Universal Acceptance
by Joly MacFie 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

*** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! *** There are many many UA Day events in 2024, but none i think as well attended as today's from ISOC Hyderabad, which, due to the efforts of their ISOC Academic Hubs initiative, has 700+ Zoom registrations! [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3535114228d29f514f7081d1…>On *Friday 26 April, 2024* at *11:30 IST* (06:00 UTC) the *Internet Society India Hyderabad Chapter <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7913d2d9b86d1604efc6499d…> *(ISOC Hyderabad) in association with the *Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7cb69ed15d834c46cb9d53bc…>* (ICANN) will present a hybrid multi-hub event '*Knowledge Session on Universal Acceptance <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9b490b77f56f7a9baf84d18a…>*'. This session will provide an introduction to *Universal Acceptance <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=017d9f01e1dfbc4d7fc7ae3e…> *(UA). To create an awareness about UA we will discuss about Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), Email Address Internationalization (EAI) and how the participants can be involved in ongoing UA related activities. *SPEAKER* *Champika Wijayatunga* - Regional Technical Engagement Sr. Manager for Asia Pacific, ICANN *MODERATOR / HOST* *K Mohan Raidu*, President, ISOC Hyderabad *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoc-hyderabad-universal-acceptance <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2e809d77417a4ba1842ff1ee…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/isoc-hyd-ua <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9b490b77f56f7a9baf84d18a…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3535114228d29f514f7081d1…>* ) *TWITTER #UniversalAcceptance #UADay2024 @ISOC_Hyderabad <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4bfce143abf80e80bc0c643e…> @kmraidu Champika Wijayatunga @ICANN @UASGTech #Internet4All* *MASTODON #isochyderabad <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cbcd001969b7aa75b501b43a…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0ff56f477af0c358d8eb54ab…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3835a4b976e22018c6efd0a9…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2f15a707a8069087e6aee8e0…> *(AI captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/isoc-hyderabad-universal-acceptance <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=43b43aa31a9930b873ffaefe…>* *ADD TO CALENDAR https://calndr.link/event/sNjS09XHbY <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cf9d2c9dc27930cbb457a4a6…>* - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN) 2025, January 4-7, 2025, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

ICDCN 2025 - Call for Papers The International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN) is a premier international conference dedicated to addressing advances in Distributed Computing and Communication Networks. The 26th edition of ICDCN will be held at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India, from January 4th to 7th, 2025. The highly selective technical program will consist of refereed papers, workshops, tutorials, posters, demos, and a doctoral symposium. Scope Papers describing original research work and practical experiences/experimental results are solicited on topics that include, but are not limited to, the following. * Distributed Computing Topics of Interest * Biological Distributed Algorithms and Systems * Cloud Computing and Big Data Processing * Concurrency, Synchronization, and Persistence * Distributed Algorithms: Design, Analysis, and Complexity * Distributed Computing Aspects of Blockchains * Distributed Graph Algorithms * Distributed Embedded Systems * Distributed Operating Systems, Storage and Database Systems * Distributed Quantum Computing * Edge Computing and Mobile Offloading * Fault-tolerance, Reliability, and Availability of Distributed Systems * Formal Methods for Distributed Systems * High performance Computing and Grid Computing * Machine Learning in Distributed Computing and Networking * Pervasive and Mobile Computing * Scalable Distributed Systems * Secure Multi-Party Computation * Security, Privacy and Game Theory in Distributed Computing and Networking * Self-organization, Self-stabilization, and Autonomic Computing * Social Networks * Networks Topics of Interest * AI in Communication and Computer Networks * Backscatter and Ultra-low Power Networks * Challenging Network Environments * Cognitive Networking * D2D, Sensor, PAN and Mesh Networks * Mobile Wireless Networks (5G/6G) * Digital Continuum * Edge and Fog Networking * Emerging Topics in Networks * Energy-efficient Networking * Information-centric and Content-based Networking * Intent-based Networking and Zero-configuration Networks * Interdisciplinary Approaches in Networking * Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems * Internetworking Protocols & Internet Applications * Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networking * Networking and Computing for Sustainability, Society, and Development * Next-generation Networks and Services * Pervasive Networking and Sensing * Pricing and Network Economics * Public Safety Computing Systems * Quantum Network Protocols * Security, Privacy, Trust, and Game Theory in Networking * AI for Network Security * Social Networks * UAV Networks and Mobile Robots * Vehicular Networks, Smart Grids and Smart City Applications Proceedings The proceedings of ICDCN 2025 along with all the satellite events (posters, demo, workshops, etc.) will be published by The ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (ICPS), which is indexed by ACM, DBLP, Scopus, and other indexing bodies. The proceedings will be available through the ACM digital library. Special Issue Extended versions of selected papers will be invited for fast-track publications in the Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) Journal or in Elsevier’s Pervasive and Mobile Computing (PMC) Journal. Best Paper Award The conference will assign a Best Paper Award. Important Dates (All the deadlines are in AoE) * Paper submission: July 25, 2024 * Notifications: September 27, 2024 * Camera-ready Papers Deadline: October 30, 2024 Submission Instructions * All submissions must use the official LaTeX ACM article template acmart.cls, version of 1.80 or greater, using the following documentclass instruction: \documentclass[sigconf,authordraft]{acmart}. * Regular Papers should not exceed 10 pages double-column including figures, tables, and references in standard ACM format. Regular papers may include a clearly marked Appendix with all the additional details required to validate the results (including technical proofs and experimental results that did not fit into the first 10 pages). * Short Papers must not exceed 5 pages double-column including figures, tables, and references in standard ACM format. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper. All papers must be submitted through the EasyChair portal. Double-Blind Reviewing The conference will employ a lightweight double-blind reviewing process. Submissions should not reveal the identity of the authors in any way. In particular, authors’ names, affiliations, and email addresses should not appear anywhere in the submission. Nothing should be done in the name of anonymity that weakens the submission or makes the job of reviewing the paper more difficult. In particular, important references should not be omitted or anonymized. Use the third person to refer to the author's previous work, e.g., replace "as we have shown before" with "as shown before in [X]." In addition, authors should feel free to disseminate their ideas or draft versions of their paper as they normally would. For example, authors may post drafts of their papers on the web, submit them to arXiv, and give talks on their research ideas. Authors with further questions on double-blind reviewing are encouraged to contact the PC Co-Chairs by email at icdcn2025-tpc-chairs(a)iit.cnr.it. Conflict of Interest Indications of conflicts of interest will be required in the submission form. A conflict of interest is limited to the following: * A family member or close friend. * A Ph.D. advisor or advisee (no time limit), or a postdoctoral or undergraduate mentor or mentee within the past five years. * A person with the same affiliation. * A person involved in an alleged incident of harassment. (It is not required that the incident be reported.) * Frequent collaborators, or collaborators who have jointly published papers within the last two years. If you feel that you have a valid reason for a conflict of interest not listed above, contact the PC Co-Chairs. About IIT Hyderabad Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (www.iith.ac.in<http://www.iith.ac.in/>) is a premier institute of science and technology established in 2008. IITH has been consistently ranked in the top 10 institutes in India for Engineering according to NIRF (India’s Educational Institutions ranking system), making it one of the reputed Institutes for science and technology. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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IEEE WiMob 2024 - 21-23 October, Paris, France - Call for Papers
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

========================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS ****************************************************************** The 20th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob 2024), October 21-23, 2024 in Paris, France. http://wimob.org/wimob2024/ ****************************************************************** !**** IEEE Communications Society sponsorship ****! !**** The papers will be included in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE CS Press (IEEE Xplore) and indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. Keynote speeches: - Paving the Road to 6G – The role of Automation & AI (Dr. Venkatesh Ramaswamy, MITRE Labs in Bedford, USA) - Ubiquitous Networks: Challenges, Trends and Protocols (Dr. Richard Li, Chief Scientist and SVP, Futurewei Technologies Inc., USA) - Securing Data Transmission in Cell-Free Internet-of-Things Networks (Prof. Abbas Jamalipour, University of Sydney, Australia) Scope The WiMob conference is an international forum for the exchange of experience and knowledge among researchers and developers concerned with wireless and mobile technology. For seventeen years, the International WiMob conference has provided unique opportunities for researchers to interact, share new results, show live demonstrations, and discuss emerging directions in - Wireless Communication, - Wireless Networking, Mobility and Nomadicity, - Ubiquitous Computing, Services and Applications, - Green and sustainable communications and network computing and - Security on Wireless and mobile Networks. WiMob 2024 is soliciting high quality technical papers addressing research challenges in the areas of wireless communications, wireless networking, mobility, nomadicity, ubiquitous computing, services and applications. Papers should present original work validated via analysis, simulation or experimentation. Practical experiences and Testbed trials also are welcome. WiMob 2024 will host FIVE parallel symposia: 1. Wireless Communications (WC) 2. Wireless Networking, Mobility and Nomadicity (WNMN) 3. Ubiquitous Computing, Services and Applications (UCSA) 4. Green and Sustainable Communications and Network computing (GSCN) 5. Security on Wireless and Mobile Networks (SWMN) For the detailled topics, you can refer to WiMob 2024 web site. Important Dates - Submissions Date: May 15, 2024 - Notifications Date: July 30, 2024 - Camera ready Date: September 16, 2024 - Registrations for Authors: September 16, 2024 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Authors are required to submit fully formatted, original papers (PDF), with graphs, images, and other special areas arranged as intended for the final publication. Papers should be written in English conforming to the IEEE standard conference format (two-column, 10 pt font, etc., including figures, tables, and references). The review submissions are limited to six pages, with two additional pages for final papers (additional charges may apply for additional pages). Conference content will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore as well as other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases. Each accepted paper must be presented at the conference by one of the co-authors or a third party, otherwise it will not be indexed and archived through IEEE Xplore. Only timely submissions through EDAS will be accepted: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32167 For more details, please visit the WiMob 2024 official website (http://wimob.org/wimob2024) and Facebook page for WiMob 2024: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088392632437 ACCEPTED PAPERS WiMob 2024 is sponsored by IEEE, IEEE ComSoc. WiMob is endorsed by several IEEE ComSoc technical committees. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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PhD Opportunity in Computational Communication Studies at University of Zurich
by J Z 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

PhD opportunity at University of Zurich Duration: 3-6 year. Research focus: Computational communication & media studies. Start of Employment: Earliest August 1, 2024 or by agreement. The deadline for applications is June 1st 2024. However, applications submitted after this date may still be considered should the position remain unfilled. For any inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Jing Zeng ( j.zeng(a)ikmz.uzh.ch) For more information and to apply directly, go to: https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/research-assistant-in-computational-comm…

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WEBCAST APR 25 – Columbia Global Freedom of Expression (CGFoE) 10th anniversary – Safeguarding Free Expression: The Role of Judicial Systems in Pivotal Times
by Joly MacFie 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

*** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! *** Today, ISOC LIVE's cameras travel up to the current maelstrom that is the Columbia University, for, ironically, a celebration of 10 years of Global Freedom of Expression documenting. Fortunately the Italian Acdemy is just off the main campus, so isn't under lockdown (we hope). Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17693/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2353e9741d47045132067cd…> On *Thursday April 25 2024 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3fc7a12c7772a565b6b92bc…>* (CGFoE) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a full day event '*Safeguarding Free Expression: The Role of Judicial Systems in Pivotal Times <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7d05bc74f540b7023cffb4c…>*' at the Italian Academy in NYC. The event will include CGFoE's 2024 Prize Ceremony, and is supported by *UNESCO <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d70136f435ecda32f030e77…>* through the *Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0432141a3bc6150dc51276d…> *(MDP) and the *Global Media Defence Fund <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=04a52a8d60a2094a3c17575…>* (GMDF). *PROGRAM* (All times EDT = UTC-4) *10:00 Opening Session* *Alejandra Negrete Morayta*, Manager of the 2024 CGFoE Prizes *Catalina Botero*, UNESCO Chair on Freedom of Expression at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia *Aryeh Neier*, President Emeritus, Open Society Foundations *10:30 PANEL - Breakthrough Verdicts: Legal Decisions Shaping the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals* *Eduardo Bertoni*, Director of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, American University Washington College of Law *Karuna Nundy*, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India *Sarah Peeters*, Programme Officer – Development of the Legal Profession, Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) *Barbora Bukovská*, Senior Director for Law and Policy, ARTICLE 19, UK *Alice Gardoll*, Chief of Staff, Office of Amal Clooney Moderator: *Mehdi Benchelah*, Senior Project Officer – Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Section – UNESCO *13:00 BOOK TALK - Truth, Justice, and the Power of Journalism* *Elena Kostyuchenko*, author of I Love Russia: Reporting from a Lost Country *Paul Caruana Galizia*, author of A Death in Malta: An Assassination and a Family’s Quest for Justice Moderator: *Marija Šajkaš*, CGFoE *14:00 PANEL - Critical Legal Frontiers: Global Challenges to Freedom of Expression* *Caroline James*, Advocacy Coordinator, AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism *Alexander Papachristou*, Executive Director, Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice *Barbara Trionfi*, Author, IPI Report Climate / Environmental Journalism Under Fire *Jorge Calderón Gamboa*, Independent Expert, UN Program Harmony With Nature *Mishi Choudhary*, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, Virtru *Professor Nikolaus Forgo*, Head of the Department of Innovation and Digitalization in Law, University of Vienna Moderator: *Sandra Coliver*, Former Senior Legal Officer, Open Society Justice Initiative, USA *16:00 2024 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Prize Ceremony* Performance by singer *Vivir Quintana*, “Canción sin miedo” (Song without fear) Keynote: *Elena Kostyuchenko*, Russian journalist and activist Presentation of the *winner in “Significant Legal Ruling”* by *Caroline James*, amaBhugane Investigative Journalism Center Presentation of the *winner in “Excellence in Legal Services”* category by *Barbora Bukovská*, Senior Director for Law and Policy, ARTICLE 19 *16:50 Closing Remarks* *Hawley Johnson*, Associate Director, CGFoE *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/cgfoe10 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=83fcd9cc1767bfdf2675361…>* *TWITTER #freespeech @ColumbiaGFoE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f7f233dc8f08a165c0bf38c…> @UNESCO @pcaruanagalizia @mirrorsbreath @Suffolk_Law @nimajpu* *MASTODON #freespeech <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ab1589c98b8e949410cd3f4…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=19239076822ffa105a77755…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3e45f65e2796345469a9119…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=dc4c76354f3331452d29258…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/cgfoe10 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a0c94f676cb5a561ec67f8e…>* *ADD TO CALENDAR https://calndr.link/event/fa4H7mDxww <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=da402a11a6db20cd4052a2f…>* -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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HMC Special Issue on "Mediatization and Human-Machine Communication"
by Andreas Hepp 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Dear Colleagues, We have just published a HMC Special Issue on "Mediatization and Human-Machine Communication", which may also be of interest to the AoIR community. More information can be found at the end of the mail. Best wishes, Andreas Hepp HMC SPECIAL ISSUE ON "MEDIATIZATION AND HUMAN-MACHINE COMMUNICATION" Communicative AI is currently associated with one of the most drastic changes in social communication. Against the background of such transformation processes, research on mediatization and on human-machine communication raises a variety of new connections and intersections. The Special Issue examines what research on communicative AI at the interface of mediatization research and HMC can look like. Contributions are: EDITORIAL Mediatization and Human-Machine Communication: Trajectories, Discussions, Perspectives Andreas Hepp, Göran Bolin, Andrea L. Guzman, and Wiebke Loosen https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/1/ ARTICLES Smoothing Out Smart Tech’s Rough Edges: Imperfect Automation and the Human Fix Christian Katzenbach, Christian Pentzold, and Paloma Viejo Otero https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/2/ A New Family Member or Just Another Digital Interface? Smart Speakers in the Lives of Families with Young Children Giovanna Mascheroni https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/3/ Communicative AI and Techno-Semiotic Mediatization: Understanding the Communicative Role of the Machine Göran Bolin https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/4/ Artificial Sociality Simone Natale and Iliana Depounti https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/5/ The Perturbing Mediatization of Voice-based Virtual Assistants: The Case of Alexa Leopoldina Fortunati, Autumn P. Edwards, and Chad Edwards https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/vol7/iss1/6/ --- Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp Mastodon: https://sciences.social/@Andreas_Hepp Recent publications: Hepp, A., Loosen, W., Dreyer, S., Jarke, J., Kannengießer, S., Katzenbach, C., . . . Schulz, W. (2023). ChatGPT, LaMDA and the hype around Communicative AI: The automation of communication as a field of research in media and communication studies. Human-Machine Communication, 6, 41-63. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.30658/hmc.6.4 Hepp, A., & Couldry, N. (2023). Necessary entanglements: Reflections on the role of a “materialist phenomenology” in researching deep mediatization and datafication. Sociologica, 17(1), 137-153. Retrieved from https://sociologica.unibo.it/article/download/15793/16634 Hepp, A., Schmitz, A., & Schneider, N. (2023). Afterlives of the Californian Ideology: Tech movements, pioneer communities, and imaginaries of digital futures – An Introduction to the thematic issue. IJoC, 17, 4142-4160. Retrieved from https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/21405 Hepp, A. (2022). Agency, social relations and order: Media sociology’s shift into the digital. Communications. The European Journal of Communication Research, Online First. https://doi.org/10.1515/commun-2020-0079 Universität Bremen, ZeMKI Zentrum für Medien-, Kommunikations- & Informationsforschung Centre for Media, Communication & Information Research Linzerstr. 4 D-28359 Bremen, Germany Tel.: +49 421 218-67620 http://www.zemki.uni-bremen.de http://www.kommunikative-figurationen.de https://mesoftware.org

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GIG-ARTS 2024 Programme is out!
by Mauro SANTANIELLO 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to unveil the programme of the eighth GIG-ARTS Conference, to be held at the Hague campus of Leiden University on 3-4 June 2024. This year’s conference, entitled ‘Thirty Years of Multilateralism in Internet Governance: Assessments and Perspectives’, promises in-depth discussions and critical reflections on the evolution of Internet governance. Here is a glimpse of the programme for this year’s conference: Monday, 3 June 2024: 12:30-13:00: Registration 13:00-13:30: Welcome 13:30-14:30: Keynote Speech: “The Multistakeholder Approach in Internet Governance 30 Years On: Cornerstone or Achilles Heel?” 14:30-16:00: Paper Panel Session 1: Assessing the Multistakeholder Model 16:00-16:30: Break 16:30-18:00: Roundtable 1: Policymaker Experiences of Multistakeholderism 18:00-19:30: Reception at Wijnhaven Brasserie 20:30: Evening Social at Miss Maui Beach House Tuesday, 4 June 2024: 09:00-10:30: Paper Panel Session 2: Multistakeholderism in the Global South 10:30-11:00: Break 11:00-12:00: Keynote Speech: “The Power to Govern Ourselves: (Multi)Stakeholders, States and Collective Action” 12:00-13:00: Lunch: Reflections on Multistakeholder Experiences in Other Policy Fields 13:00-14:30: Roundtable 2: Regional Perspectives on Multistakeholderism 14:30-15:45: Paper Panel Session 3: Multistakeholderism and Digital Sovereignty 15:45-16:00: Break 16:00-17:15: Paper Panel Session 4: Geopolitics of Internet Governance 17:30-19:30: Reception: Democracy Drinks – New Ways of Democracy in Internet Governance *Check out the detailed programme here:* https://gig-arts.eu/conference/gig-arts-2024/2024-programme/ *Abstracts of presentations: * https://gig-arts.eu/conference/gig-arts-2024/2024-abstracts/ *Venue* GIG-ARTS 2024 will be held at Campus The Hague of Leiden University, Main Auditorium at Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA The Hague, Netherlands. Participants may like to note that the GIG-ARTS Conference on 3-4 June immediately precedes the Third International Conference on Global Transformations and Governance Challenges on 5-7 June, where various global governance innovations will be explored across a range of issue areas. You are welcome to stay for the second conference and can find the relevant Call for Papers here. *Conference Registration and Fees* Registration fees for the Eighth GIG-ARTS Conference are 120€ for regular participants and 60€ for students showing proof of status. Conference fees (non-refundable) cover a participant kit as well as coffee breaks, lunch, and reception. Registration deadline is 22 May 2024. *Communication Channels* - Website: www.gig-arts.eu - Email for information: events(a)gig-arts.eu - Submissions: https://conftool.gig-arts.eu - X/Twitter: @GigArtsEU - Hashtag: #GIGARTS24 - Mailing list for updates: https://listes.lip6.fr/sympa/subscribe/info-gig- arts -- GIG-ARTS Conference Series (The European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies) Paris 2017 - Cardiff 2018 - Salerno 2019 - Vienna 2020 - Nicosia 2022 - Padova 2023 - The Hague 2024 Email: events(a)gig-arts.eu - Web: www.gig-arts.eu - Twitter: @GigArtsEU

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ORDER NOW: Routledge Handbook on the Influence Industry
by Dr. Emma Briant 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Dear Friends, I am delighted to share some news with you all: The Routledge Handbook on the Influence Industry <https://www.routledge.com/Routledge-Handbook-of-the-Influence-Industry/Bria…> (edited by Emma L Briant and Vian Bakir), is finally on sale and available to pre-order on Routledge website in your region! <https://www.routledge.com/Routledge-Handbook-of-the-Influence-Industry/Bria…> The book takes aim at the institutions and industries *behind *the disinformation crisis, seeking to reorient the field toward structural causes and infrastructure. This vital and timely text should be in print on 15th October, just before the US election. Scholars can scan the list of fantastic contributors, order a copy for the library and add to students’ reading lists now. This Handbook provides the first comprehensive examination of the influence industry and how it operates worldwide across different domains. The volume fills a gap in scholarship exploring the recent technical, political and economic development of the influence industry, surveying the extent of different technologies and services offered to clients worldwide across multiple domains (commercial, political, national security and government). The chapters are divided into three thematic sections, and evaluate Influence Industry practices, aims and effectiveness across audiences; business practices and economics; and democratic structures and human rights. They also offer advice for researchers and consider key ethical issues and new regulatory approaches. This volume will be of much interest to students of political science, propaganda studies, sociology, communication studies and journalism. See below for a list of recommendations it has received so far from top scholars in the field. Thank you for taking the time to read, order, recommend and share my email or the link in your circles. Best wishes, Emma (and Vian) *Recommendations* "This essential and comprehensive volume brings together an impressive range of scholars from across the world to shine a light into one of the most important - but misunderstood - issues of our time." Rory Cormac, University of Nottingham, UK "At a time when too much scholarly attention is given to the notion that disinformation is but an artifact of algorithms and social media's commercial logic, Emma L. Briant and Vian Bakir remind us of the role of institutionalized political power, what they call in this important volume the influence industry. Powerful industry actors take advantage of technology to shape public perceptions and even behaviors in a struggle for dominance and control. This insightful book is a must-read for those interested in understanding modern digital politics." Steven Livingston, George Washington University, USA "This invaluable collection gives a sharply-focused analysis of what the as yet under-researched influence industry is. Even more important, it reveals what the industry does - shaping how people think and guiding how they act - through a series of impressive case studies that show how data-driven influence campaigns and practices operate worldwide across commerce, politics and national security. Innovative conceptually, it proposes a new, better way to understand and study propaganda and disinformation. And it offers constructive, practical proposals for countering their effects." Steven Lukes, New York University, USA "The Routledge Handbook of the Influence Industry is one of the most important contributions in our field in recent times. The editors have done a remarkable job in bringing together a series of works that have effectively open a new space for reflection and discussion. I have no doubt that it will quickly become a seminal piece that will be quoted and used as a reference by scholars and experts to understand the perversity and the extent of manipulation of the public that have led to disasters such as Brexit and the 2016 election of Donald Trump." Jairo Lugo-Ocando, University of Sharjah, UAE -- 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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April 25 = Dialed In: The Prehistory of Social Media
by Kevin Driscoll 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hello AIR-L! Tomorrow evening, I'm participating in an event about early social media and dial-up internet histories that should be a lot of fun. It is free and will be streaming online. DIALED IN THE PREHISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA with Kevin Driscoll, danah boyd, and Marc Weber Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:00 PM PT (2:00 UTC) Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA Live and streaming: https://computerhistory.org/events/dialed-in/ Come say hi! Kevin

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