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Very excited about the (Un)stable Diffusions @jdsr.bsky.social special issue by Fenwick McKelvey, Joanna Redden, Jonathan Roberge & @lukestark.bsky.social questioning how Critical AI Studies can attend to publics, publicities, and publicizations of #generativeAI: publicera.kb.se/jdsr/issue/v...

AI is not the answer, until we know the question — DIGSUM DIGSUM Director and Professor Simon Lindgren was the lead author of a debate piece, published at the WASP-HS blog. Lindgren, together with Jason Tucker and Virginia Dignum, argue that the Swedish AI C...

The Swedish #AI roadmap risks forgetting about the critical role of social sciences and humanities research

The first day of our symposium on digital research methods, mess, myths, and madness is underway! We are enjoying cozy workshops and thought-provoking talks #digitalmethods

Our new article shows that Critical AI Studies address race and gender more than class and capitalism. It stresses the need for integrating political economy critiques into AI research for a fuller understanding of its socio-economic, ecological, and political effects.

Come work with us at DIGSUM! We are announcing a new post-doc position at Umeå University, starting September 2024. Join our "PastForward" project where we study the political uses of the past in digital discourses about futures. See more here: www.digsum.org/digsum-feed/...

#AcademicJobs #PostDoc

Great opportunity to join a cool research group and our project on digital propaganda! PhD in sociology or equiv. and an interest in combining computional methods and critical interpretive approaches wanted!

Postdoc position to study digital disinformation — DIGSUM We have an open position for a postdoc to come work with us at Umeå University to study how disinformation and misinformation are created and spread through digital platforms, and how they may affec...

We are looking for a postdoc for our research group in digital sociology within DIGSUM. The research is about how false information is created and spread across digital platforms, and how it can affect public opinion and undermine democracy. Spread the word! www.digsum.org/digsum-feed/...

🚀 Thrilled to launch "Researching Digital Media and Society" by DIGSUM's @moaerikssonkrut.bsky.social & @simonlindgren.bsky.social ! A must-read book for exploring digital methods. Perfect for undergrads seeking practical insights. 📖 #DigitalResearch #NewBookAlert www.digsum.org/digsum-feed/...

Hi BS:ers. We are DIGSUM, a Centre for Digital Social Research at Umeå University. Check us out at digsum.org. We also host @jdsr.bsky.social.

Hello BS:ers! We are the Journal of Digital Social Research, recently migrated from the total shitshow formerly known as twitter. Our journal is part of @digsum.bsky.social and is now in its 6th year. Check us out at jdsr.io