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Alexis Hiniker

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Associate Professor of HCI at @uwischool.bsky.social studying exploitative designs in children's tech and building a better future with my fantastic PhD students. http://alexishiniker.com

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I am so damn excited to share my new book, Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach. Full of stories and priced at $40, this book explains why law finds technology so difficult to regulate, and what to do about it. global.oup.com/academic/pro...

29.06.2025 23:48 πŸ‘ 204 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 9
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Julie Kientz Elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences HCDE Professor and Chair Julie Kientz has been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS), recognized for her award-winning leadership in human-computer interaction and her impactful w...

Congrats to HCDE Professor & Chair Julie Kientz on being elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences! As a WSAS member, she’ll bring expertise in inclusive tech design to support evidence-based policy across WA state.

21.07.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparing Informed Citizens in an AI-Powered World Experts will share insights into how AI is reshaping education, research and civic engagement.

Coming up April 22, 5-6 p.m. (Pacific): UW Impact and @cip.uw.edu are co-hosting a webinar, "Preparing informed citizens in an AI-powered world," featuring @shahanmemon.bsky.social @katypearce.bsky.social and @jevinwest.bsky.social.

Event and registration info: www.washington.edu/alumni/event...

31.03.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

1/ Sitting in a House hearing about protecting kids online. Let me tell you how the FTC has worked to protect kids and teens online.

26.03.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 86 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

The difference in bipartisan agencies is real. When I was at SEC, we spent what felt like endless hours with the R commissioners & their staff. Their access to info & staff meant they could pick holes in our rationales we had to fill. We didn't *need* their votes, but we very much wanted them.

27.03.2025 19:26 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. Earlier today, the president attempted to illegally fire me. This is corruption, plain and simple. I will see the president in court. My full statement:

19.03.2025 01:40 πŸ‘ 14924 πŸ” 4151 πŸ’¬ 247 πŸ“Œ 179
The cover of the book "Universal Methods of Ethical Design." A black, hardback book with pink and white text.

The cover of the book "Universal Methods of Ethical Design." A black, hardback book with pink and white text.

My new favorite textbook just arrived in the mail today. Congratulations, @graydesign.bsky.social and Sai Shruthi Chivukula!

22.02.2025 20:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0