Katy Pearce
@katypearce.bsky.social
Associate Prof @uwcomm. I study tech & inequality in 🇦🇲 & 🇦🇿. Posts research & pop culture & parenting. She/her.
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Katy Pearce
@katypearce.bsky.social
· Aug 11
I'm offering 3 AI workshops for academic parents (although if you're not an academic or a parent, you're welcome to attend too.) Advanced on Aug 15 and 20, "basic" on August 25. www.katypearce.net/ai-empowerme...
For some this is well known, but not for all... www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:37 AM
For some this is well known, but not for all... www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Weird moment. Trying to show my kids videos of Van cats, and trusting videos from 10+ years ago MORE because they're less likely to be AI.
February 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Weird moment. Trying to show my kids videos of Van cats, and trusting videos from 10+ years ago MORE because they're less likely to be AI.
Appropriate for Valentine's Day, I was interviewed by a student journalist (and former student) about online dating!
www.dailyuw.com/article/why-...
www.dailyuw.com/article/why-...
Why have set-ups let us down?
Why have set-ups let us down?
www.dailyuw.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Appropriate for Valentine's Day, I was interviewed by a student journalist (and former student) about online dating!
www.dailyuw.com/article/why-...
www.dailyuw.com/article/why-...
Claude Cowork is now available for Windows. Watch out world.
February 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Claude Cowork is now available for Windows. Watch out world.
The podcast @tangoti.bsky.social is killing it recently. Every episode recently really got me thinking. I learned some new things in each episode.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 AM
The podcast @tangoti.bsky.social is killing it recently. Every episode recently really got me thinking. I learned some new things in each episode.
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social is starting a nice Section 230 series and I listened to the 1st episode this morning. This is the BEST explanation of Section 230 and why it matters (and its history) that I've EVER heard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eqt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eqt...
They Are Trying To Kill The Internet
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social is starting a nice Section 230 series and I listened to the 1st episode this morning. This is the BEST explanation of Section 230 and why it matters (and its history) that I've EVER heard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eqt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eqt...
On Monday I covered the social media 'addiction' trials at length. Now I see this by @kait.bsky.social - PERFECTION (for my class at least). www.theatlantic.com/technology/2... This piece holds 2 truths at one time. I'll add this for tomorrow! (Making now 4 Tiffany articles in this module)
Can Instagram Ruin Your Life? The Jury Will Decide.
The first in a wave of legal cases alleging that social media is dangerously addictive is now on trial.
www.theatlantic.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
On Monday I covered the social media 'addiction' trials at length. Now I see this by @kait.bsky.social - PERFECTION (for my class at least). www.theatlantic.com/technology/2... This piece holds 2 truths at one time. I'll add this for tomorrow! (Making now 4 Tiffany articles in this module)
I am a an occasional skating nerd. What is the scoop on her?
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I am a an occasional skating nerd. What is the scoop on her?
Olympic opening ceremony thoughts - do other people have boomer relatives that refuse to accept Snoop as mainstream (like NBC Olympics level of mainstream)?
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Olympic opening ceremony thoughts - do other people have boomer relatives that refuse to accept Snoop as mainstream (like NBC Olympics level of mainstream)?
I cannot stop thinking about this @kathrynfiona Kate Lindsay piece on performative digital detox. www.ssense.com/en-us/editor...
There is also an associated podcast episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
There is also an associated podcast episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
How Brick Became a Status Symbol for the Aspirationally Offline
The tiny social-media blocking device has become this year’s must-have accessory.
www.ssense.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I cannot stop thinking about this @kathrynfiona Kate Lindsay piece on performative digital detox. www.ssense.com/en-us/editor...
There is also an associated podcast episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
There is also an associated podcast episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Great read! okayzoomer.substack.com/p/the-first-...
The first pop star to ever properly interact with the internet
The algorithm randomly resurrected Zara Larsson's career. What she did with it should be written into the history books.
okayzoomer.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Great read! okayzoomer.substack.com/p/the-first-...
The Muppet Show reboot is amazing.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/w...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/w...
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The Muppet Show reboot is amazing.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/w...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/w...
Connor Storrie is hosting SNL!
February 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Connor Storrie is hosting SNL!
The world's exploding. I'm disassociating for a bit watching Connor Storrie's exquisite handwriting.
January 28, 2026 at 7:07 AM
The world's exploding. I'm disassociating for a bit watching Connor Storrie's exquisite handwriting.
Are whistles performative activism or really helpful or maybe both?
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Are whistles performative activism or really helpful or maybe both?
So many kids in Russell Wilson hand-me-down jerseys out and about today. So sweet.
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
So many kids in Russell Wilson hand-me-down jerseys out and about today. So sweet.
My faith in the internet is restored. After watching Geese on SNL, I wondered about the HS/garage bands of my youth. I posted on my own FB & a FB group for my youth local BBS scene. in 12 hours, amazing conversations, then a member of the band I was thinking of commented in the group just now.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
My faith in the internet is restored. After watching Geese on SNL, I wondered about the HS/garage bands of my youth. I posted on my own FB & a FB group for my youth local BBS scene. in 12 hours, amazing conversations, then a member of the band I was thinking of commented in the group just now.
My spouse says that his chatgpt doesn't talk like this. Does yours?
January 25, 2026 at 5:52 AM
My spouse says that his chatgpt doesn't talk like this. Does yours?
I was looking around for some articles on AI and peer review to share with students and I saw this.
Isn't EVERYONE talking about this?
Isn't EVERYONE talking about this?
January 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I was looking around for some articles on AI and peer review to share with students and I saw this.
Isn't EVERYONE talking about this?
Isn't EVERYONE talking about this?
There are a bunch of vibe coded ICE apps. I'm nervous.
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 AM
There are a bunch of vibe coded ICE apps. I'm nervous.
I tried something new - audio recording a blog post! Here are some thoughts about fandom from me. www.katypearce.net/ive-been-thi...
I’ve Been Thinking a Lot About Fandom Lately - Katy Pearce
So I've been thinking a lot recently about fandom, for a couple of reasons. One is that I have, for a long time, been really invested in being a fan of various K-pop groups. In December, I went to a c...
www.katypearce.net
January 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I tried something new - audio recording a blog post! Here are some thoughts about fandom from me. www.katypearce.net/ive-been-thi...
Has anyone read anything good/investigative/reflective about the "Brick" tool for smartphones?
January 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Has anyone read anything good/investigative/reflective about the "Brick" tool for smartphones?
@sophiebishop.bsky.social on @annehelen.bsky.social 's podcast today was FANTASTIC! A must-listen for anyone interested in content creation/influencers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Is Everyone an Influencer Now?
Podcast Episode · Culture Study Podcast · 01/21/2026 · 1h 13m
podcasts.apple.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM
@sophiebishop.bsky.social on @annehelen.bsky.social 's podcast today was FANTASTIC! A must-listen for anyone interested in content creation/influencers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Does anyone know how to resolve this sort of thing for WCAG2? I want to do this 'fill in the blank' but with multiple choice. There are some other question type options in Canvas, but they're a little harder to configure.
January 20, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Does anyone know how to resolve this sort of thing for WCAG2? I want to do this 'fill in the blank' but with multiple choice. There are some other question type options in Canvas, but they're a little harder to configure.