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Protocols/Policies for Politicians on Social Media across Countries
by Behrooz Rasuli 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Dear AIR-L Members, I am writing to solicit your expertise on a research project exploring the regulations and protocols governing how politicians utilize social media platforms across different countries. A friend of mine is currently conducting a content analysis on this topic and asked me for a database or website collecting these protocols/policies. He wants to know whether countries have established protocols or policies specifically concerning the use of social media by governmental bodies, governmental institutions, and government-affiliated members (including congress members, governors, etc). For example, which platform they can use or what content they can share, as a governmental representative. If your country has established protocols or policies related to this topic, we would be incredibly grateful if you could share any relevant information or resources (e.g. links to official documents or government websites outlining these protocols). Sincerely, Behrooz -- *Behrooz Rasuli* Ph.D. in LIS *Department of **Library & Information Science, Irandoc* *Skype: rasuli99*

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Hillary Clinton on Internet Freedom (2011)
by Joly MacFie 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

On this day, February 15, in 2011, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an address 'Internet Freedom' at George Washington University in Washington DC. This was her second speech on the topic, following an earlier one on January 10, 2010. <https://2009-2017.state.gov/secretary/20092013clinton/rm/2010/01/135519.htm> I urge countries everywhere instead to join us in the bet we have made, a > bet that an open Internet will lead to stronger, more prosperous countries. > At its core, it’s an extension of the bet that the United States has been > making for more than 200 years, that open societies give rise to the most > lasting progress, that the rule of law is the firmest foundation for > justice and peace, and that innovation thrives where ideas of all kinds > are aired and explored. This is not a bet on computers or mobile phones. > It’s a bet on people. We’re confident that together with those partners in > government and people around the world who are making the same bet by > hewing to universal rights that underpin open societies, we’ll preserve the > Internet as an open space for all. And that will pay long-term gains for > our shared progress and prosperity. The United States will continue to > promote an Internet where people’s rights are protected and that it is open > to innovation, interoperable all over the world, secure enough to hold > people’s trust, and reliable enough to support their work. Video/audio: https://archive.org/details/hillary-clinton-internet-freedom Transcript: https://archive.org/download/hillary-clinton-internet-freedom/Hillary_Clint… - - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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EXTENSION: The value of blockchains for the media industries
by Indrek Ibrus 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

DEADLINE EXTENSION Symposium: The value of blockchains for the media industries https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/symposium/ <https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/symposium/> Tallinn University organises a symposium to investigate both the existing visions for and the real-world endeavours and practices of using blockchains in the media and cultural industries. The symposium, which will take place on 23–24 May (in Tallinn), invites empirical as well as theoretical contributions that focus on the value of blockchains as specific technologies for data governance in the media industries. What value is being pursued/sought, who is creating value, who is extracting it and who is governing the exchange of that created value? The symposium’s keynote talk will be provided by Professor Ellie Rennie (RMIT University) and select industry leaders. The new deadline for submitting abstracts is February 29th. Decisions will be communicated back to authors by March 5th. Abstract submission: https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/submission/ <https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/submission/> All presenters will be invited to submit their papers to the special issue of the Baltic Screen Media Review that will be published at the end of 2024. Select papers with a policy focus will be invited to join an edited book currently discussed with the MIT Press. Participation fee: 75 euros (covering all meals, including a conference dinner) Agenda The perceived and experienced value of blockchains for the media industries While the expectations for blockchains are sometimes downplayed, these technologies are often also highly promoted. In the upcoming symposium, we will therefore be interested in the evidence of real contexts of technology development – where are the normative discourses coming from, why are experiments being carried out, what are their actual results, what are the gains and what are the emerging problems? While we are interested in critical takes, we are also genuinely interested in the opportunities that these technologies have provided. That is, we are interested in exploring their claimed transformative potential in the media industries, including in relation to enhancing transparency, efficiency and security across various operations. Amid the centralising tendencies of Web 2.0 platforms, the potential of blockchains to democratise and decentralise market dynamics on the Internet towards “Web3” needs careful attention. When it comes to practical uses, then, first, blockchain technology is claimed to hold significant potential for content authentication and copyright management. It employs digital fingerprinting to establish ownership records, aiming to reduce piracy and unauthorized content use. This is seen as crucial in an environment where intellectual property rights are frequently contested. Smart contracts in blockchain promise more equitable, efficient and transparent royalty distribution, automating payments and reducing dependence on intermediaries. Second, blockchains can open avenues for direct content monetisation and audience engagement. Creators can use blockchains for direct sales and micro-transactions, bypassing conventional distribution channels and thereby fostering closer audience connections. This approach could democratise media access and create a more diverse media landscape. Another often-seen benefit is blockchain’s ability to combat fake news through immutable records, thereby enhancing media source credibility and reliability. In essence, blockchain’s decentralised nature has been celebrated for not only fortifying security against data breaches but also promoting a more democratic and equitable media industry. It is argued to empower creators, reward audience participation and ensure integrity in content dissemination and monetisation. This technology is often seen not just as a tool for operational improvement but as a catalyst for a more transparent, more efficient and more user-centric media ecosystem. The risks of blockchains for the media industries Yet, incorporating blockchain technology into the media industries, while promising, comes with its own set of risks and challenges. On the technical side, one of the often addressed practical concerns is the complexity and scalability of blockchain systems. Implementing such technology requires significant investment, in terms of both financial resources and expertise. This complexity extends to the regulatory environment, which remains in a state of flux. Media firms venturing into blockchain must navigate a landscape filled with legal uncertainties, especially concerning copyright laws, data protection and financial regulations related to cryptocurrencies. Significantly, the decentralised approach of blockchain might also pose challenges for traditional media business models, which rely on centralised control for content management and monetisation. Furthermore, if media companies incorporate cryptocurrencies into their business models, they expose themselves and their partners to the notorious volatility of these digital assets, which can significantly impact financial stability and revenue projections. With cryptocurrencies also comes the risk that early investors could gain a significant hold over relevant currencies and other assets, thus undoing the promise of greater decentralisation and fairer wealth distribution. Paper topics All these factors collectively highlight the need for a cautious and well-informed approach to integrating blockchain technologies in the media sector. Hence, we are inviting papers that critically examine the above-mentioned phenomena, addressing both the risks and the opportunities. As the implementation of blockchains in the media industries assumes knowledge from multiple domains, we are inviting and encouraging submissions from those in the fields of media and communications studies, computer science, law, economics, management, public administration and related fields. The papers could focus on any of the following (non-exhaustive) set of topics: • transparency and accountability: papers investigating how blockchains can enhance transparency in media production and distribution, and their impact on accountability within the media industries; • content authentication and copyright protection: papers exploring the role of blockchains in the governance of intellectual property rights; • monetisation and micro-transactions: papers analysing blockchain-based monetisation schemes in the media industries, including micro-transactions and direct artist-to-audience revenue models; • data privacy and consumer protection: papers examining the implications of blockchains on data privacy and their potential role in safeguarding consumer information; • ethical implications of blockchain technology in media industries: papers discussing the ethical uses of blockchains in content creation and distribution; • decentralisation of media platforms: papers assessing the cultural and economic impact of blockchain-based distributed social networks and content platforms; • impact on advertising models: papers investigating how blockchains can transform advertising models in media, particularly in terms of transparency, efficiency and fraud; • tokenisation of media assets: papers exploring the implications of tokenising media assets (like films, music, books) on the industry, including issues related to ownership and trade; • blockchains in journalism: papers delving into the use of blockchains in journalism, addressing issues like source verification, combating fake news and ensuring ethical reporting; • regulatory and legal challenges: papers analysing the legal and regulatory hurdles and pathways towards implementing blockchains in the media industries; • global accessibility and inclusivity: papers considering how blockchains are implemented in different cultural and economic contexts and/or what their effects are on global inclusiveness and accessibility of content; • innovation in content delivery models: papers exploring innovative content delivery models enabled by blockchains, such as decentralised streaming; • blockchains and audience engagement: papers assessing how blockchain technology can be used to enhance audience engagement and participation in media production and curation; • future of the Internet: papers theorising the role of blockchains in the future iterations of the Internet (metaverse, Web3) and what these bring about for contemporary media industries; • blockchains and wealth distribution: papers assessing critically the effects of blockchains on wealth distribution in media and cultural industries. More information about the symposium can be found here: https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/symposium/ <https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/symposium/> ________________________________________________________________________ Meediainnovatsiooni professor, Balti Filmi, Meedia ja Kunstide Instituut (BFM), Tallinna Ülikool Telefon: 56978885 Email: indrek.ibrus(a)tlu.ee Professor of media innovation, Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM), Tallinn University Tel: +37256978885 Email: indrek.ibrus(a)tlu.ee Recent publications Järvekülg M, Ibrus I & Rohn, U (2023) Shifting from Web2 to Web3: The adaptive creator experiences on blockchain-based video-sharing and streaming platforms. Convergence. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/135485652312141 Ibrus, I., Karjus, A., Zemaityte, V., Rohn, U., & Schich, M. (2023). Quantifying Public Value Creation by Public Service Media Using Big Programming Data. International Journal of Communication, 17, 6741-6763. Main research projects Public Value of Open Cultural Data: https://publicvalueofdata.tlu.ee/ CresCine: https://www.crescine.eu/

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UT Austin Postdoctoral Fellow, Work at the Human-AI Frontier
by Fleischmann, Kenneth R 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Postdoctoral Fellow, Work at the Human-AI Frontier<https://apply.interfolio.com/140430> The University of Texas at Austin: School of Information Location Austin, Texas Description Good Systems<https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/good-systems/>, Ethical AI at UT Austin, is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on the theme of “Work at the Human-AI Frontier” as it relates to Good Systems core research projects, which investigate the ethical implications of AI technologies in society in the areas of surveillance and privacy, racial equity, smart cities, mis- and dis-information, human-robot interaction, and smart hand tools and the future of work. Possible research directions may include but are not limited to the following: * The role of AI in the future workplace: How can AI be used to improve conditions for workers (e.g., safety, empowerment, worker autonomy), and how can we avoid some of the potential pitfalls of AI in the workplace (e.g., surveillance, disinformation)? How can we expand the workforce in terms of workers with a wide range of abilities? * The future of the labor market with continuous proliferation of AI: What policies do we need to ensure that AI allows for a smooth transition in the labor markets to mitigate job losses and unwanted displacement? How can AI eliminate disparities in the workforce? * Safe and equitable skilled trade work: How can we put AI in the hands of skilled trade workers, giving them more power in their work, reducing the potential for exploitation and discrimination in the workplace by giving them a way to document their work and its quality, and safeguarding their physical safety and well-being using AI-enabled technologies such as smart hand tools? * Urban AI deployments: how will AI and robots impact the future of life, work, and economic development in smart cities? * Generative AI and work: How can generative AI tools such as large language models and generative adversarial networks be used to improve work efficiency? (E.g. What prompt engineering skills do workers need?) * Human values of work and AI: How can AI be aligned with the values of all stakeholders involved in work, including workers, employers, customers, etc.? How does AI impact human workers’ agency in the workplace? Responsibilities * Become familiar with the six Good Systems core research projects<https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/good-systems/projects> by meeting with team leadership, attending team meetings, and reading project scholarly outputs. * Develop, collect, and refine ideas for cross-project research opportunities on the theme “Work at the Human-AI Frontier, and collaborate with relevant core project researchers to explore and develop a cross-cutting research topic. * Lead writing of manuscript(s) related to “Work at the Human-AI Frontier,” submit to conferences and/or journals, and present and disseminate findings. * Lead, develop, and submit external funding proposals. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Expected Start Date: September 1, 2024 (earlier start date can be negotiated) Position Duration: This is a 12-month position, with the possibility for renewal subject to securing external funding. Salary: $75,000 Working Conditions: standard office and laboratory conditions; repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation Qualifications Required Qualifications * Applicants must hold or receive a Ph.D. in a relevant field before the start of the appointment. Ph.D. must have been received within the last three years. * Ability to lead collaborative research projects. * Strong writing skills demonstrated by first-authored peer-reviewed journal papers or peer-reviewed conference proceedings papers. Preferred Qualifications * Research focus connected to the intersection of work and ethical AI, broadly defined. * An educational background that is interdisciplinary or that spans multiple disciplines, ideally ranging across the socio-technical spectrum. * Interest in broader societal dimensions of AI, including social, policy, and regulatory aspects. Application Instructions Required Materials * Cover Letter (general fit with position, 1-2 pages) * CV * Research Statement (proposed project that you would be interested in pursuing, 2-3 pages) * List of References Deadline Review of applications will begin on March 1, and will continue until the position is filled. About About Good Systems: Good Systems is a University of Texas at Austin research grand challenge that seeks to design AI technologies alongside broader policy and decision-making systems that can protect and improve our world. Our interdisciplinary campus-wide research effort brings together humanists, social scientists, and technologists to investigate how to define, evaluate, and build ethical AI systems that will transform society for the better. About UT Austin: UT Austin ranks among the 40 best universities in the world, and is a leading research university, attracting more than $650 million annually for discovery. UT Austin embraces interdisciplinary research and is home to more the 200 dedicated research units, centers, and research grand challenges, including Good Systems. About Austin: Austin has a vibrant, internationally renowned music, film, and art scene, along with a thriving economy that leads the way in the technology, engineering, and health care sectors. Often referred to as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin hosts major annual events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW). Austin serves as the home for corporate headquarters and research and development centers for many Fortune 500 companies and new startups, providing opportunities for collaboration and student placements for internships and careers. Inquiries Please direct any general questions about the position to Lea Sabatini, Good Systems Program Director (lea.sabatini(a)austin.utexas.edu)<mailto:lea.sabatini@austin.utexas.edu> https://apply.interfolio.com/140430 Kenneth R. Fleischmann, Ph.D. | Professor Good Systems: Ethical AI at UT-Austin<http://goodsystems.utexas.edu/> | Founding Chair B.S.I./B.A. in Informatics<https://ischool.utexas.edu/programs/informatics> | Founding Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Information M.S. in Information Security and Privacy<https://msisp.ischool.utexas.edu/> | Chair, Graduate Studies Committee The University of Texas at Austin | School of Information Public Interest Technology University Network<https://pitcases.org/> | Chair, Working Group on PIT@NSF IEEE Intelligent Systems, Special Issue on AI Ethics and Trust<https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/ex/2023/06> | Guest Co-Editor ACM Journal on Responsible Computing<https://dl.acm.org/journal/jrc> | Founding Editor-in-Chief

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Data-viz of Facebook Oversight Board major rulings
by Joly MacFie 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Impressive! https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/facebook-meta-oversight-b… -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Seeking researchers of online communities for interview study
by Liz Dowthwaite 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Have you conducted research with online communities? If so, would you be willing for us to interview you to ask you about your experiences? We are a group of University of Nottingham researchers in the School of Computer Science, Horizon Digital Economy Research, and we have just started a one-year project in partnership with the Internet Society which we hope you may be interested in - EFRESH: Effective, Responsible and Safe Research on Online Communities. EFRESH will explore challenges related to researching groups online. We are particularly interested in research involving groups that are difficult to access (e.g. choose to communicate in private online spaces) and research involving online communities that may react with hostility to being the focus of research attention. We are particularly interested in identifying best practices for research in this area that can be shared with others. Through our research we plan to produce guidance for researchers and research institutions to address these (and other) challenges. You can find more information about our project here<https://www.horizon.ac.uk/effective-responsible-and-safe-research-on-online…>. Towards the end of the study, we also plan to run some workshops to discuss our findings and co create guidance relevant to individual researchers, research groups and research institutions. This guidance will identify practices to promote research on online communities that is effective, responsible, and safe. Please get in touch if you would like to take part in an interview, or find out more information and give us your contact details and consent here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7qe9Z4D970GskTWEGCkKHp2…>. Many thanks, Liz ___________ Dr Liz Dowthwaite Senior Research Fellow, Horizon Digital Economy Research Institute<http://horizon.ac.uk/>, Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub<https://tas.ac.uk/>, Responsible AI UK<https://www.rai.ac.uk/> Secretary, IEEE P7003 Algorithmic Bias Working Group<http://sites.ieee.org/sagroups-7003/> Section Editor, Citizen Science: Theory and Practice<https://theoryandpractice.citizenscienceassociation.org/> University of Nottingham, Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2TU Twitter: @Lima_India_Zulu<https://twitter.com/Lima_India_Zulu> BlueSky: lizdowthwaite.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/lizdowthwaite.bsky.social> Blog: dowthwaite.wordpress.com<http://www.dowthwaite.wordpress.com/> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Job Listing: Assistant Professor in Multimedia, 3 year fixed term contract @ DCU School of Communications
by Andreas Aurelio Rauh Ortega 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Dear AoIRists, on behalf of the School of Communications at Dublin City University please find more information about an opening for a 3 year fixed term contract for one Assistant Professor in Multimedia. Salary scale included. More information available via < https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-employment-opportunities-human-resources>. --- *Assistant Professor in Multimedia, 3 year fixed term contract DCU School of Communications* *Profile* The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are seeking an individual with a strong academic track record that expands the existing teaching and research strengths of the School of Communications. The appointee will have an exciting opportunity to add new teaching and research dimensions to the BSc in Multimedia and the MSc in Emerging Media. The role includes teaching, project supervision, student mentoring, and administrative duties as allocated by the Head of School. The appointee is required to manage a high-quality research and creative practice agenda and to actively participate in the School’s external engagement activities. *Salary scale* Assistant Lecturer (Above Bar): €59,508 - €95,366* Assistant Lecturer (Below Bar): €44,875 - €61,328 *must have a PhD to be considered for the above bar salary scale *Qualifications and Experience* - Applicants should hold a PhD (or be near completion) in Multimedia or a cognate discipline. - Applicants should demonstrate subject area expertise in one the following areas: Emerging Visual Technologies (including 3D Design, VR, AR, and Video Post-Production); Interaction Design and/or Game Development; Other areas of emerging media and associated fields. - Applicants should have teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, ideally including experience in innovative pedagogies and/or assessments. - Applicants should demonstrate relevant industry experience or knowledge of emerging media practices and standards. - Applicants should have strong research credentials and a publication record and/or a strong practice-based creative output appropriate to their career stage. They should also outline their potential to sustain/attract funding for such activity. A- pplicants should, in their cover letter, outline their potential contribution to the School’s teaching and research agenda with specific reference to the future development of the BSc in Multimedia and the MSc in Emerging Media programmes. *Closing date: Thursday 29th February 2024*. For more information on the School of Communications, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/communications Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to: Professor Mark O’Brien, School of Communications, Dublin City University. Email: mark.obrien(a)dcu.ie *Application Procedure*: Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload: 1) Curriculum Vitae 2) Cover Letter 3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the Vacancy Detail tab on the menu on the left-hand side). Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed. --- *Dr. Andreas Rauh* Assistant Professor, Programme Chair of the MSc in Emerging Media Cathaoirleach an Chláir, MSc sna Meáin atá ag Teacht Chun Cinn | Ollamh Cunta | Scoil na Cumarsáide | Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath Program Chair, MSc in Emerging Media | Assistant Professor | School of Communications | Dublin City University andreas.rauh(a)dcu.ie | + 353 1 700 8361 Cumarsáid | C.149 | Foirgneamh Henry Grattan | Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath | Campas Ghlas Naíon | BÁC 9 Communications | C.149 | Henry Grattan Building | Dublin City University | Glasnevin Campus | Dublin 9 Rauh, A. (Forthcoming) AI powered indigenous imaginings. Exhibition at the National Botanical Gardens (Creative work). Rauh, A., Pitman, T. (2023) Artificial Intelligence, Art, and Indigeneity. https://aei.art.br/aiai/ Koga, M. (2022) *Shakurachi Improvisations I*. [Mixing and mastering] Rauh, A. (2020). Review of *The Cambridge Companion to music in digital culture*, edited by Cook, N., Ingalls, M., and Trippett, D. *Journal of Popular Music, *39 (3-4). Hesmondhalgh, D., Jones, E. and Rauh, A. (2019) ‘SoundCloud and Bandcamp as Alternative Music Platforms’, *Social Media + Society.* Rauh, A., Jackson, T. (2019) Sincronia Sonora: a VR experience with the Ymboré. Leeds Light Night Festival, Leeds UK. (Creative Work). Rauh, A. Jackson, T. (2019) Sincronia Sonora: binaural landscapes. Indigenous Electronic Art exhibition, Ilhéus, Brazil. (Creative Work). -- * *Séanadh Ríomhphoist/Email Disclaimer* *Tá an ríomhphost seo agus aon chomhad a sheoltar leis faoi rún agus is lena úsáid ag an seolaí agus sin amháin é. Is féidir tuilleadh a léamh anseo. <https://sites.google.com/view/seanadh-riomhphoist>* *This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for use by the addressee. 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ACM RecSys 2024 - 3W Reminder for Workshop & Tutorial Proposals
by Lien Michiels 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * For all the details of this CfP, visit: recsys.acm.org/recsys24/call/workshops and recsys.acm.org/recsys24/call/tutorials =============== The 18th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems. Bari, Italy, 14–18 October 2024 =============== GENERAL INFO ACM RecSys is the premier venue for research on the foundations and applications of recommendation technologies. ACM RecSys 2024 will continue RecSys’ practice of connecting researchers, practitioners, and students to exchange ideas, frame problems, and share solutions across a range of specialties concerned with recommendation. =============== CALL FOR TUTORIAL AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS We are pleased to invite you to contribute to RecSys 2024: WORKSHOPS provide additional venues for discussing novel ideas as well as recent results of research in progress. RecSys 2024 aims for a balanced workshop program, that combines traditional and more interactive workshop formats, and both full-day and half-day workshops. TUTORIALS provide conference attendees, including early-career researchers and researchers crossing over from related disciplines, with an opportunity to learn about recommender system concepts and techniques. We expect tutorial slots of either 90 or 180 minutes. We encourage hands-on tutorials that combine theoretical concepts with practical exercises. ============== IMPORTANT DATES **Workshops** Workshop proposal submission deadline: March 4, 2024 Workshop proposal notification: March 25, 2024 Camera-ready workshop summary deadline: August 4, 2024 **Tutorials** Tutorial proposal submission deadline: March 18, 2024 Tutorial proposal notification: April 1, 2024 Camera-ready tutorial session abstract deadline: August 4, 2024 Deadlines refer to 23:59 (11:59pm) in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone. ============== EVALUATION CRITERIA Workshop proposals will be judged based on: - the ability of the topic to contribute to the continued development of the field of recommender systems; - the level of complementarity of the topic to the main conference; - having a clear plan for attracting submissions, making the workshop itself productive, and disseminating results. Evidence that this plan will be successful; - the experience of the organizers. Tutorial proposals will be judged based on: - the ability of the tutorial to contribute to strengthening the foundations of recommender system research, or to broaden the field to look at important new challenges and techniques; - the experience and skill of the presenters; - the value of any materials released with the tutorial for the community. ============== IMPORTANT NOTES Both researchers and industry practitioners are encouraged to submit workshop and tutorial proposals. You can contact the workshop chairs up to two weeks before the deadline for feedback on your workshop ideas, especially concerning novel interactive formats. If you submit a tutorial, please be aware that you are expected to attend the physical conference and present your tutorial in person. For workshops, at least one organizer is expected to attend in-person. ============== WORKSHOP CHAIRS Questions about the workshop CfP? Contact the workshop chairs Alejandro Bellogin, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain Cataldo Musto, University of Bari, Italy Eva Zangerle, University of Innsbruck, Austria E-mail: workshops2024(a)recsys.acm.org TUTORIAL CHAIRS Questions about the tutorial CfP? Contact the tutorial chairs Federica Cena, University of Turin, Italy Christoph Trattner, MediaFutures, University of Bergen, Norway Martijn Willemsen, Eindhoven University of Technology & JADS, The Netherlands E-mail: tutorials2024(a)recsys.acm.org ============== For further details on these CfP, visit: recsys.acm.org/recsys24/call/workshops and recsys.acm.org/recsys24/call/tutorials Kind regards Lien Michiels On behalf of the RecSys 2024 Publicity Chairs Alain Starke, Olivier Jeunen and Lien Michiels

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WEBCAST FEB 13 – ISOC DC – Innovation for Good: A Conversation on the Internet’s Future
by Joly MacFie 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

Tonight! There's been a lineup change since originally announced, ISOC VP *Sally Wentworth* will be on the panel! Also, live captioning has been booked. Plenty of seats left in the room. Free parking <https://www.american.edu/finance/transportation/parking.cfm> at AU. Free bus from the metro <https://www.american.edu/about/visiting-campus.cfm>. If in the area come on down! [image: isoc.live] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7c9bfc38655b945961fe266…> On *Tuesday Feb 13, 2024* at *6pm-7pm EST* (23:00-00:00 UTC) the *Internet Society Washington DC Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7d24b5352948802c2e2ce61…>* (ISOC-DC) and the *American University Department of Literature <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a8e7a735a0dcef7f27fd28b…>* present the first of '*The Cyber Lecture Series*' with a panel '*Innovation for Good: A Conversation on the Internet’s Future <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6daf49234ae470147239981…>* '. This event will be livestreamed, and is also sponsored by American University’s: *Humanities Lab <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0ed64e80f534b2846729cd4…>* , *Khan Institute <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8aa33f3863388845aa044af…>* , *Institute on Disability and Public Policy <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0a1c3aa81d388b483348801…>* , *Internet Governance Lab <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=05a5915e0e9822f24622338…>* , *Office of Information and Technology <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3f27be75a886ba546f28c41…>*, and *School of Communication <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=dc9a7ed76018d57443a400f…>* . PANEL *Natalie Campbell*, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society *Aram Sinnreich*, Professor and chair of the Communication Studies division, American University School of Communication *Sally Shipman Wentworth*, Managing Director, Internet Society *MODERATOR* *Chelsea Horne*, Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University Department of Literature *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoc-dc2024-1 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=29bba03c6c25961cb6f97a1…>* *REGISTER (In Person / Online) https://innovation-for-good.eventbrite.com/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6daf49234ae470147239981…>* *TWITTER #cyberlecture <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a18861c6891fc8ed9a85936…> @isoc-dc @AmericanU @AU_SOC @idpp_global @KhanInstituteAU @Internetgov @AskAUOIT @AU_SOC @CL_Horne @ndunleavy @aram* *MASTODON #cyberlecture <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=398da13da3d16a6b3ddbb31…> #AmericanUniversity @aram@aoir.social joebeone(a)techpolicy.social* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=70eab42b80c018cb7f75d09…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=226535fbf3e54aa70cc18b4…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ff1ee5a34e6dc56cbc9f927…>* (AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/isoc-dc2024-1 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7653f71526b5c4df5b88f5e…>* *Permalink https://isoc.live/17281/ <https://isoc.live/17281/>* -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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[Call for Papers] CySoc 2024 - International Workshop on Cyber Social Threats @ICWSM 2024
by Ugur Kursuncu 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Call for Papers: CySoc 2024 - International Workshop on Cyber Social Threats @ICWSM 2024 Deadline: March 24, 2024 Website: https://cy-soc.github.io/2024/ <https://cy-soc.github.io/2024/> Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cysoc2024 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cysoc2024> The Fifth International Workshop on Cyber Social Threats, CySoc 2024, will be held in conjunction with the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) in Buffalo, NY, USA, on June 3, 2024. The workshop will be held in a hybrid format (both in person in Buffalo, NY, and online). The accepted papers will be presented in person at the CySoc 2024 workshop and published in the workshop proceedings of the conference. This workshop will bring together researchers and practitioners in computer and social sciences from both academia and industry to exchange ideas on understanding the multi-faceted social, psychological, cultural, emotional, communicative, and, linguistic aspects of harmful content while leading the discussion on building novel computational methods to reliably detect, derive meaning from, interpret, understand, and counter them. We welcome papers that employ quantitative and/or qualitative, analytical, and theoretical approaches to examine a diverse range of issues related to harmful online communications. Papers that discuss resources, data, or tools are also welcome as either demos or short/regular talks. This year we offer a spotlight topic on “The Use and Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence,” and special consideration will be given to submissions that focus on this timely and important topic. Topics for research and discussions include (but not limited to): Spotlight topic: The Use and Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Online extremism Harassment and cyberbullying Hate speech Misinformation and disinformation (e.g., epidemics of fake news, images, and videos, during a disaster, health issues, and elections) Gender-based violence Human trafficking Illicit drug trafficking Mental health implications of social media Ethical considerations on privacy-preserving social media analytics Emotional and psychological support Trust relationship and community dynamics Relationship between the social web and mainstream news media Cultural implications of social web usage Influencer identification and community detection for movements Submission guideline As per the AAAI-ICWSM guidelines: All papers must be submitted as high-resolution PDF files, formatted in AAAI two-column, camera-ready style, for US Letter (8.5" x 11") paper. Full papers are recommended to be 8 pages long and must be at most 11 pages long, including only the main text and the references. The mandatory Ethics Checklist (and brief additional Ethics Statement, if desired, see below), optional appendices, etc., do not count toward the page limit and should be placed after the references. Appendices, if they exist, should be placed after the Ethics Checklist. Revision papers and final camera-ready full papers can be up to 12 pages. Dataset papers must be no longer than 10 pages, Poster papers must be no longer than 4 pages, and Demo descriptions must be no longer than 2 pages. No source files (Word or LaTeX) are required at the time of submission for review; only the PDF file is permitted. Finally, the copyright slug may be omitted in the initial submission phase, and no copyright form is required until a paper is accepted for publication. For more information: https://www.icwsm.org/2024/index.html/call_for_submissions.html#guidelines <https://www.icwsm.org/2024/index.html/call_for_submissions.html#guidelines> Anonymity: The review is double-blind. Therefore, please anonymize your submission: do not put the author names or affiliations at the start of the paper, and do not include funding or other acknowledgments in papers submitted for review. To submit papers, please go to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cysoc2024 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cysoc2024>. Co-organizers: Ugur Kursuncu, Georgia State University, GA, USA. Kai-Cheng Yang, Northeastern University, MA, USA. Matthew DeVerna, Indiana University, IN, USA. Francesco Pierri, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy. Yelena Mejova, ISI Foundation, Turin, Italy. Jeremy Blackburn, The State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, USA. — Ugur Kursuncu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Georgia State University

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