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Videos, Workers Governing Technologies event
by Rafael Do Nascimento Grohmann 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Hi AoIR, In September, we hosted an event here in Toronto entitled Workers Governing Technologies, which brought together 20 speakers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and the US, representing unions, co-operatives, social movements, policymakers, and universities. I would now like to invite you to watch this series of short videos as one of the outcomes of the event. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ1PImwoWGA&list=PLBkJLI8oXeXd6YyAY44qZ1mGV… In early 2026, we will publish a collective document with the syntheses and contributions that emerged from this event. Stay tuned! The project Workers Governing Technologies is co-funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), the Creative Labour and Critical Futures project (CLCF), the Brazilian Institute of Science and Technology / Informational Sovereignty and Disputes (INCT/DSI), the Institute for Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods (IIESL/ UTSC), the Centre for Learning, Social Economy & Work at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (CLSEW/ OISE/UofT), and the Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI/ UofT). https://creativelabourcriticalfutures.ca/blog/workers-governing-technologie… best, Organizing Committee Rafael Grohmann (University of Toronto) Asmita Bhutani (York University) Hannah Johnston (York University) Vera Khovanskaya (University of Toronto) Greig de Peuter (Wilfrid Laurier University) Ashique Ali Thuppilikkat (University of Toronto) Daphne Idiz (University of Toronto) Julia Parke (University of Toronto) -- dr. Rafael Grohmann Assistant Professor of Media Studies Department of Arts, Culture and Media<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/rafael-grohmann> Faculty of Information<https://ischool.utoronto.ca/profile/rafael-grohmann/> University of Toronto Leader, DigiLabour<https://digilabour.com.br/> Research Associate, University of Oxford<https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/profiles/rafael-grohmann/> Founding Editor, Platforms & Society<https://journals.sagepub.com/home/PNS> Principal Investigator, Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP)<https://digilabour.com.br/worker-owned-intersectional-platforms-woip/> Co-Lead, Creative Labour and Critical Futures (CLCF)<https://criticaldigitalmethods.ca/creative-labour-critical-futures/> Researcher, AI Policy Observatory for the World of Work<https://www.essex.ac.uk/research-projects/ai-policy-observatory-for-the-wor…> Faculty Affiliate, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society<https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/> <https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/>

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Gender & Tech Talk Series #6: Trans-inclusive Technology Governance
by Jess Reia 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, The University of Virginia School of Data Science, in partnership with the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, is pleased to announce the sixth session of the Gender & Tech Online Talk Series, scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EST). The “Trans-inclusive Technology Governance” talk will focus on the ambivalence of technology for gender-diverse communities, including data governance and human rights. Speakers will be encouraged to address issues such as advancing safe and inclusive trans participation in technology governance, safe visibility, the lessons we can learn from history about gender and technology, and the role tech companies play in shaping policies. Finally, we will discuss how open-source and community-led tech initiatives can support trans-inclusive governance models. We are honoured to welcome two keynote speakers: Blair Attard-Frost (University of Alberta) Mar Hicks (University of Virginia) The webinar is free and open to the public. You can register here: https://dtdlab.virginia.edu/event/gender-tech-trans-inclusive-technology-go… The Gender and Tech Online Talk Series brings together leading scholars, advocates, and practitioners to examine the intersections of gender, technology, democracy, and human rights. Its purpose is to critically explore how digital platforms and technological infrastructures impact women, queer, and gender-diverse individuals, while also identifying pathways toward more inclusive, rights-based models of digital governance. We invite everyone interested in advancing equity and justice in tech governance to participate in this important conversation. The series is co-organized by Yasmin Curzi and Jess Reia and is sponsored by the UVA School of Data Science and DTD Lab. Please feel free to share this announcement. Thank you! Jess and Yasmin *Jess Reia, Ph.D. (they/them)* Andrew Carnegie Fellow <https://www.carnegie.org/awards/honoree/jess-reia/> Assistant Professor of Data Science Faculty co-lead, Digital Technology for Democracy Lab <https://karshinstitute.virginia.edu/digital-technology-democracy-lab>, University of Virginia Visiting Scholar, Institute for Global Public Policy <https://igpp.fudan.edu.cn/igppen/main.htm>, Fudan University 2024-2025 Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology <https://cdt.org/> <https://karshinstitute.virginia.edu/> New book: Urban Music Governance <https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/U/bo245009492.html> <https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/U/bo245009492.html> reia(a)virginia.edu | https://datascience.virginia.edu/

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AI & Open access publishing
by Cristiane Damasceno 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Dear AoIR community, My university (the University of North Carolina) is looking for experts in the United States who work on issues related to AI training, copyright, and open-access academic publishing. We hope to invite this person to campus in Greensboro to give a talk. Do you have any names to suggest? Thank you! Cristiane Damasceno Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Reminder: Three year postdoc in critical data studies in Stockholm
by Francis Lee 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Please circulate widely. Deadline for applications: 25 Nov 2025. Come work with us—Francis Lee, Ericka Johnson, and Ylva Söderfeldt—in our research project about AI and synthetic data! More information about the project and how to apply here <https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/meet-sodertorn-university/th…>. If you have any questions send an email to francis(a)francislee.org <mailto:francis@francislee.org>. Looking forward to your application! Francis -- Francis Lee Professor of Media Technology | Science & Technology Studies Södertörn University, Stockholm francislee.org | francis(a)francislee.org

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CALL FOR PAPERS: ACADEMIC ETHICS, AI AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITIES
by Bilyana Todorova 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Dear Colleagues, Ezikov Svyat – Orbis Linguarum plans to publish a Special Issue on academic ethics, artificial intelligence and the future of the humanities. More information could be found on the website: https://ezikovsvyat.swu.bg/index.php/en/call-for-papers Articles related to the proposed topic are welcome until 31st December 2025. They can be written in English, any of the Slavic languages, German, or French. All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Those of them that are approved will be published in Issue 24.3 (2026). Ezikov Svyat – Orbis Linguarum is an open-access journal with no publication fee and is included in databases such as ERIH+, SCOPUS, MLA, EBSCO, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CEEOL, etc. Best regards, Bilyana Todorova Assoc. Prof. Bilyana Todorova, PhD Department of Bulgarian Language Vice-Dean for Research, Project and International Activities of the Faculty of Philology Faculty Erasmus+ Coordinator South-West University, Bulgaria https://ais.swu.bg/profile/bilyanatodorova

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WEBCAST NOV 21 - Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure
by Joly MacFie 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

[image: ISOC LIVE] <https://isoc.live/19862>*LIVESTREAM <https://youtu.be/I2bRzYWHZj4>* | *REGISTER <https://www.csis.org/form/basic-registration-form?source_entity_type=node&s…>* | *ADD TO CALENDAR <https://addcal.io/e/whzpogth0iku>* | *PERMALINK <https://isoc.live/19862>* On *Friday November 21, 2025*, at* 10:00-11:30 EST* (15:00-16:30 UTC) the *Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics , Project on Prosperity and Development <https://www.csis.org/programs/chair-india-and-emerging-asia-economics>* hosts a hybrid event ‘*Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure <https://www.csis.org/events/redundancy-resiliency-and-repair-securing-subse…>*‘in Washington DC. Subsea fiber-optic cables are critical infrastructure that underpin global communications and digital transactions. With the AI revolution, increased digital connectivity, and growing threats to underwater infrastructure, the resiliency and integrity of cables is more important than ever. Following a series of case studies earlier in the year – *Ireland <https://www.csis.org/analysis/strategic-future-subsea-cables-ireland-case-s…>* |*Japan <https://www.csis.org/analysis/strategic-future-subsea-cables-japan-case-stu…>* | *Singapore <https://www.csis.org/analysis/strategic-future-subsea-cables-singapore-case…>* | *Egypt <https://www.csis.org/analysis/strategic-future-subsea-cables-egypt-case-stu…>*– CSIS is promising a comprehensive report that analyzes the global subsea cable ecosystem, along with its main threats. *SPEAKERS* *Romina Bandura –* Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, CSIS *Thomas Bryja* – Program Manager and Research Associate, Project on Prosperity and Development, CSIS *Nakamura Tomohiro* – Counsellor for Cyber and Digital Policy, Embassy of Japan *Timothy Stronge* – Chief Research Officer, TeleGeography *Grace Koh* – Vice President for Government Relations, Ciena Corporation *Matt Pearl* – Director, Strategic Technologies Program, CSIS HOST/MODERATOR: *Erin L. Murphy* – Deputy Director, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, CSIS -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) call for volunteers
by Joly MacFie 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

https://www.codi.global/newsroom/opportunities-to-join-codi *Opportunities to Join CODI* At CODI, we believe that advancing digital inclusion and ensuring cultural and linguistic representation in the digital age is a collective effort. Our strength comes from a global community of committed individuals who contribute their time, expertise, and passion to our mission. Joining CODI means being part of a movement: building tools and standards, strengthening representation, expanding access, and creating opportunities for communities around the world to thrive in the digital era. *Current Opportunities* We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for the following roles. Volunteers must be 18 or older. *Events Coordinator (Volunteer Role)* The Events Coordinator works with CODI’s team and PR firm to plan and deliver CODI’s events, both virtual and in-person. This role helps CODI raise awareness, engage members, and build partnerships through impactful events. *Grants & Development Coordinator (Volunteer Role)* The Grants & Development Coordinator supports CODI’s fundraising efforts, with a focus on grant research, proposal development, and donor stewardship. This role helps secure resources to sustain CODI’s mission. *Webmaster (Volunteer Role)* The Webmaster will volunteer their time to maintain CODI’s website and ensure it remains an effective, up-to-date platform for sharing CODI’s work, resources, and impact. At the direction of CODI’s leadership, this role is responsible for managing site content, implementing updates, and supporting CODI’s digital presence as part of its mission to advance digital inclusion. -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Submit to ICA Mobile Division Preconference
by Campbell, Scott 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hi - I would like to announce that the ICA Mobile Communication division preconference is now accepting proposals for workshops and extended abstracts (up to 1,500 words). For submission information, see the CFP<https://www.icamobile.org/calls>. The deadline is January 30, 2026. https://www.icamobile.org/calls Hope to see you in Cape Town! Scott W. Campbell Professor, School of Communication Rinehart Chair in Mediated Communication The Ohio State University

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CFP: Global Institutional Perspectives on GenAI & Cultural Industries
by Tom Divon 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Dear community! We’re thrilled to invite you to submit your work to our new special issue, Global Institutional Perspectives on GenAI & Cultural Industries, hosted by the Cambridge Forum on AI: Culture and Society. Our full intellectual agenda is detailed in the call for papers below, but in brief, we’re especially interested in how GenAI is reshaping cultural industries through new and old economic partnerships, infrastructural dependencies, and governance arrangements, and how these dynamics differ across regions. We aim to multiply our frames of reference in the field beyond its Anglo-American focus by encouraging work that takes diverse cultural, political, and historical contexts as starting points for theory-building. Contributions are welcome to focus on one or a combination of the following topics and issues: - Economic relations between major AI companies and cultural producers - Local AI intermediaries, funding, or infrastructures facilitating GenAI integration - Economic objectives and incentives for cultural producers to use GenAI tools - Hierarchies of class, caste, gender, and language, shaping the development of or access to GenAI tools - Development of local GenAI alternatives - Boundary resources shaping access to GenAI tools - Embedding of access to GenAI within wider material cultures - Friction between GenAI models and local requirements of cultural production - GenAI models and companies shaping cultural production - GenAI models and region- and industry-specific cultural sensitivities - Regulation of GenAI for cultural production by governments and public institutions - Political and cultural interests involved in GenAI governance in cultural industries The deadline for submitting abstracts is January 19, 2026. For the full CFP: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-forum-on-ai-culture-and-s… We’re here for any questions, thoughts, or sparks of curiosity you want to exchange at - siglobalgenai(a)gmail.com The editorial team, Thomas Poell, Arturo Arriagada, Lorena Caminhas, Tom Divon, Smith Mehta, David Nieborg, Godwin Simon, and Zhen Ye. -- *Tom Divon* Creators & Platforms R*esearcher* Dept. of Communication & Journalism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC, Herzliya Tel: +972-547-532681 [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/TomDivon>[image: Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/divon.tom/>[image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/tom.divon> Website: https://tomdivon.com/ Co-Founder: The Content Creator Scholars Network <https://www.ccsn.site/> *Publications*: >> Playful Activism: Memetic Performances of Palestinian Resistance in TikTok #Challenges <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051231157607> >> #JewishTikTok: The JewToks' Fight against Antisemitism <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359548581_JewishTikTok> >> Serious TikTok: Can You Learn About the Holocaust in 60 Seconds? <https://reframe.sussex.ac.uk/digitalholocaustmemory/2022/03/24/can-you-lear…> >> Playful Trauma: TikTok Creators and the Use of the Platformed Body in Times of War <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051241269281> >> Platform gaslighting: A user-centric insight into social media corporate communications of content moderation <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/29768624241303109> >> The unsolicited algorithm: unveiling gendered harms and (non)consent in apple iOS features <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09589236.2024.2433683?src=> >> The sound of disinformation: TikTok, computational propaganda, and the invasion of Ukraine <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14614448241251804?icid=int.sj-full…> >> Youthful Platform Commemoration: TikTok as a Frontier for Holocaust Education and Memory <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383957738_Youthful_Platform_Commem…>

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Interesting blogpost: why social sciences require "idle time"
by Marra, Monica 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

I would like to recommend the reading of a thought-provoking blogpost about how time constraints - or "publish or perish" approach - in academic/research environments are detrimental to the quality of social science research *in particular*. The author is dr. Madiha Tariq. >From the beginning of the post: " [...] The current academic environment leaves little room for patience. Research must show immediate results and individuals must publish or perish. [...] Yet much of what matters in the social sciences depends on the opposite: unstructured, seemingly idle time. The social sciences, more than hard sciences, have methodologically and philosophically depended on forms of work that unfold slowly. Ethnographers observe and absorb. Sociologists return to the same sites until patterns emerge. These rhythms define scholarship that requires patience and openness to the uneventful. The disappearance of extended time from the university changes the texture of intellectual life. It narrows how we think and what we are able to notice." If interested, you can read the whole post at https://shorturl.at/5N245 Regards, Monica Marra -- Dr. Monica Marra, technologist INAF - OAS Bologna via Gobetti 93/3 40129 Bologna, Italy https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Monica_Marra Teleworker Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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