Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR)

Reflecting on Six Years on the AoIR Executive Committee (Some Thoughts and Feels) Last month at the Association of Internet Researcher’s (AoIR’s) annual conference—held for the first time in Latin American, namely in Niterói, Brazil—my time on Executive Committee came to an end …

After six years on the @aoir.bsky.social Exec Committee, I logged out of AoIR’s Insta acct yesterday, my very last task for the Exec. AoIR has been my core academic community for a long time, & the end of my time on the Exec has provoked some thoughts & feelings: www.tamaleaver.net/2025/11/05/r...

Last session on a Friday afternoon is always a hard one, but we made the most of our small round table discussing lessons of the @aoir.bsky.social flashpoint on platform & AI governance. thx to @tomdivon.bsky.social @taylorannabell.bsky.social @deeliu97.bsky.social & Thales Lelo!! #aoir2025

Prefer your #AoIR2025 programme in an app? Our Sched is love!

#AoIR2025 is next week! Easiest programme to read on a mobile is on the Sched app: aoir2025ruptures.sched.com

Just three weeks until #AoIR2025 Ruptures kicks off in Niteroi, Brazil!

Just three weeks until #AoIR2025 Ruptures kicks off in Niterói, Brazil, and we can't wait to see you all!

Algorithms of Resistance: The Everyday Fight against Platform Power How global workers, influencers, and activists develop tactics of algorithmic resistance by appropriating and repurposing the same algorithms that control

And a reminder that _Algorithms of Resistance_ is fully #openaccess, so can be read by anyone, right now(!):

direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...

This year’s Nancy Baym Book Award committee would also like to give an Honourable Mention to @tbonini.bsky.social and @emilianotrere.com for Algorithms of Resistance: The
Everyday Fight Against Platform Power (@mitpress.bsky.social).

Congratulations also!

AoIR is pleased to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nancy Baym Book Award ... Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert for The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance (MIT Press) Congratulations!

AoIR is pleased to congratulate the winners of this year’s Nancy Baym Book Award ‪@aramsinn.bsky.social‬ & @jesgilbert.bsky.social for The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance (@mitpress.bsky.social). Congratulations!

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If you are coming to #Aoir2025 you ll prove coxinha in our lunch (and also the vegan version with carrots)

Invitation to a public lecture titled "You've got a friend, until they block you: The management of personal ties in the digital age"

I'll be giving a talk titled "You've got a friend, until they block you: The management of personal ties in the digital age" hosted by the Centre for Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media, The University of Manchester, on 25/9/25 at 3pm. If you're in the area, please come!

The conference program for the #AoIR2025 Ruptures conference is now available, here: www.conftool.org/aoir2025/ses...

Can't wait to see you all in Niterói (or online)!

Hi Kenzie, the schedule is available here: www.conftool.org/aoir2025/ses...

Officially booked my flight to Rio De Janeiro for the Association of Internet Researchers conference. First time traveling to present at a conference. Super excited. #AoIR2025

*waves*

For folks planning to attend #AOIR2025 in Niteroi/Rio this October, I just saw that American is advertising $550 round-trip tickets on its front page. @aoir.bsky.social

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Are you attending #AoIR2025 @aoir.bsky.social in Brazil? Are you an early-career scholar? Then maybe you'd like to help me coordinate and organize the face-to-face early-career workshop!

Reach out if you are interested or if you know anybody who might be the right fit.

'Risky Research: An AoIR Guide to Researcher Protection and Safety' on a garden table in the shade

Cheery (useful!) Monday morning reading from @aoir.bsky.social

Kelly Quinn Travel Scholarships AoIR is very happy to once again offer the Kelly Quinn Travel Scholarships for scholars and researchers who would otherwise face financial barriers to attending the #AoIR2025 conference. Please see the link below for full details on the scholarships and how to apply. *Application deadline is July 8th, 2025.* aoir.org/2025kellyquinntravelscholarship

AoIR is very happy to once again offer the Kelly Quinn Travel Scholarships for scholars & researchers who would otherwise face financial barriers to attending the #AoIR2025 conference.

Please see here for details & how to apply: aoir.org/2025kellyqui...

Application deadline is July 8th.

Excessive smiley face enthusiasm!

We're optimistic at least a few people will be able to make it!

Did we mention registration for #AoIR2025 is now open? 😉

aoir.org/aoir2025/

Many thanks to @aoir.bsky.social & @zemki.bsky.social for the opportunity to share my research on the UN’s Global Digital Compact at the #AoIR2025Symposium. I discussed how its approach to data flows/AI governance reflects data colonialism and sidelines Global South calls for digital sovereignty.

Our incredible #AoIR2025Symposium is almost over…

We are grateful for the opportunity to host so many brilliant scholars who share our passion for researching platform governance, content moderation, and generative AI.

Already looking forward to what comes next. Let’s keep the momentum going!

I had a fantastic time at the #AoIR2025Symposium! I leave inspired and challenged, happy to see so many friendly faces.

Thankful to @zemki.bsky.social @aoir.bsky.social @ckatzenbach.bsky.social @rscarlets.bsky.social and all the team for organizing such a great space.

Proud to be part of the @aoir.bsky.social important conversation at the Flashpoint symposium. Asked to reflect on the concept of “platform governance” in 2025. In a nutshell, platform governance is, in my opinion, a pro-firm framing that has supported lack of regulation for the past 15-20 years.

First panel at #AoIR2025Symposium, w/ Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, presenting new work w/ @deeliu97.bsky.social, Emilie de Keulenaar on the politics of "big tech". Prelim results for EU policy/political discourse: How is the term BIG TECH used, and by whom? (Focus on EU and US in the policy domain)

🥳 We're kicking off the #AoIR2025Symposium tonight in Bremen!

Thank you to everyone joining us for the next two days to critically explore the evolving landscape of platform and AI governance.

We look forward to lively discussions!

👉 platform-governance.org/aoir-flashpo...

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All set for the #AoIR2025Symposium

I am getting excited! 3 weeks to go until our AoIR Symposium 2025 in Bremen will kick-off! The line-up of plenary speakers is wonderful, and the program so promising. If you are able to join in early June, don't miss to register for the few remaining seats. platform-governance.org/aoir-flashpo...

I am so excited and honoured to be on AoIR Symposium plenary with such brilliant people 💃 what a wonderful way to mark my 10 years anniversary of being part of my favourite association @aoir.bsky.social 🎊🎉 looking forward to seeing everyone at Bremen in June!
Who is coming??

As a follow-up to the launch of the Risky Research Report, this is an excellent seminar:

"Managing Threats to Academic Researchers Panel, Cambridge Disinformation Summit"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M9l...

This is such an important guide for researchers who deal with risky topics. So many universities do not have the will, knowledge, or tools to deal with escalating situations that come from risky research, I know because I received no support or guidance. So well done, @aoir.bsky.social, for this 👏