Sofia Gil-Clavel
@sof14g1l.bsky.social
Researcher, Research Engineer, and Lab Manager at the @societal-analytics.nl, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social | Former @sc3team.bsky.social, @mpidr.bsky.social & @unigroningen.bsky.social | Computational Social Scientist.
https://sofiag1l.github.io
https://sofiag1l.github.io
"The German philosopher Immanuel Kant famously defined the Enlightenment as 'man’s emergence from his self-imposed immaturity.' Immaturity, he wrote, 'is the inability to use one’s understanding without guidance from another'."
#AI
#AI
Our king, priest and feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to the dark ages | Joseph de Weck
Since the Enlightenment, we’ve been making our own decisions. But now AI may be about to change that, says Joseph de Weck, a fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"The German philosopher Immanuel Kant famously defined the Enlightenment as 'man’s emergence from his self-imposed immaturity.' Immaturity, he wrote, 'is the inability to use one’s understanding without guidance from another'."
#AI
#AI
"The sanctions have changed every aspect of his daily life. Guillou explained: 'All my accounts with American companies, such as Amazon, Airbnb, PayPal and others, have been closed.'"
Into the void: how Trump killed international law
The rules-based global order, its institutions and value system face a crisis of legitimacy and credibility as the US turns away
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"The sanctions have changed every aspect of his daily life. Guillou explained: 'All my accounts with American companies, such as Amazon, Airbnb, PayPal and others, have been closed.'"
"The biologist believes animals such as beavers, wolves and lynx should not be reintroduced without a system to deal with conflicts that inevitably arise. 'If you say ‘deal with it yourself’ that is when illegal shooting happens.'"
Something gnawed your oak tree? Sink hole in your road? How Zurich’s beaver hotline is reassuring residents
As the number of the semi-aquatic creatures soars so can tensions. But the Swiss have a tried and tested system to calm the neighbours and restore harmony
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"The biologist believes animals such as beavers, wolves and lynx should not be reintroduced without a system to deal with conflicts that inevitably arise. 'If you say ‘deal with it yourself’ that is when illegal shooting happens.'"
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Highly recommended read about the politicisation of science in the US and how this will help the resurgence of eugenic ideology and scientific racism.
“For the first time, there is a political appointee in the NIH communications operations”
www.statnews.com/2025/12/18/t...
“For the first time, there is a political appointee in the NIH communications operations”
www.statnews.com/2025/12/18/t...
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent
Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.
www.statnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Highly recommended read about the politicisation of science in the US and how this will help the resurgence of eugenic ideology and scientific racism.
“For the first time, there is a political appointee in the NIH communications operations”
www.statnews.com/2025/12/18/t...
“For the first time, there is a political appointee in the NIH communications operations”
www.statnews.com/2025/12/18/t...
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Come and learn what the Lab achieved during 2025. But hey, a celebration is not complete without some fun activities! So, we will also screen the movie “Coded Bias” and finalize the event with drinks.
When: February 10th between 15:00 and 18:00 hrs.
All info: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
When: February 10th between 15:00 and 18:00 hrs.
All info: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
December 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Come and learn what the Lab achieved during 2025. But hey, a celebration is not complete without some fun activities! So, we will also screen the movie “Coded Bias” and finalize the event with drinks.
When: February 10th between 15:00 and 18:00 hrs.
All info: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
When: February 10th between 15:00 and 18:00 hrs.
All info: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
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The Call for Papers and Panels for #COMPTEXT2026 in Birmingham (23-25 April) is out; feel free to circulate: shorturl.at/gRg0p!
Deadline: January 16!
Deadline: January 16!
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Call for Papers and Panels for #COMPTEXT2026 in Birmingham (23-25 April) is out; feel free to circulate: shorturl.at/gRg0p!
Deadline: January 16!
Deadline: January 16!
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'Winter hares in conversation' by UK contemporary printmaker Angela Harding #WomensArt #ArtAdvent
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
'Winter hares in conversation' by UK contemporary printmaker Angela Harding #WomensArt #ArtAdvent
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This is just so sad to see. The societal returns on "AI" investment are still minimal and solving made-up problems – while causing new ones.
Just imagine all that money having gone into alternative/sustainable energy... But that just how it is.
Just imagine all that money having gone into alternative/sustainable energy... But that just how it is.
🎅1️⃣5️⃣ Investment in AI is exploding. By Mayank Munjal and @vinsac.bsky.social. www.reuters.com/graphics/USA...
Just how big is the AI investment wave?
More money has been invested in AI than it took to land on the moon.
www.reuters.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This is just so sad to see. The societal returns on "AI" investment are still minimal and solving made-up problems – while causing new ones.
Just imagine all that money having gone into alternative/sustainable energy... But that just how it is.
Just imagine all that money having gone into alternative/sustainable energy... But that just how it is.
Reposted by Sofia Gil-Clavel
Are you an academic working at FSW, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social ? Do you want to learn to use R for data managing, visualization, and analysis?
Then, you may want to enroll to our R-Workshops. We only have 15 places. 👇🏽
All info here: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
Then, you may want to enroll to our R-Workshops. We only have 15 places. 👇🏽
All info here: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Are you an academic working at FSW, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social ? Do you want to learn to use R for data managing, visualization, and analysis?
Then, you may want to enroll to our R-Workshops. We only have 15 places. 👇🏽
All info here: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
Then, you may want to enroll to our R-Workshops. We only have 15 places. 👇🏽
All info here: societal-analytics.nl/events/20251...
I just got my work accepted for at @etmaal2026.bsky.social !
I've heard many good things about this conference. So. I'm very much looking forward to presenting "What shapes the #ClimateChange narrative in #Mexico? An exploration of #Facebook energy related ads".
I've heard many good things about this conference. So. I'm very much looking forward to presenting "What shapes the #ClimateChange narrative in #Mexico? An exploration of #Facebook energy related ads".
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I just got my work accepted for at @etmaal2026.bsky.social !
I've heard many good things about this conference. So. I'm very much looking forward to presenting "What shapes the #ClimateChange narrative in #Mexico? An exploration of #Facebook energy related ads".
I've heard many good things about this conference. So. I'm very much looking forward to presenting "What shapes the #ClimateChange narrative in #Mexico? An exploration of #Facebook energy related ads".
Reposted by Sofia Gil-Clavel
In light of record submission rates and a large volume of AI-generated slop, SocArXiv recently implemented a policy requiring ORCIDs linked in the OSF profile of submitting authors, and narrowing our focus to social science subjects. Today we are taking two more steps:
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November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In light of record submission rates and a large volume of AI-generated slop, SocArXiv recently implemented a policy requiring ORCIDs linked in the OSF profile of submitting authors, and narrowing our focus to social science subjects. Today we are taking two more steps:
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After a long time in development, {traktok} #rstats is now finally on CRAN!
Whether you have access to the Research API or just want to scrape some pages, traktok has you covered
jbgruber.github.io/traktok/
Whether you have access to the Research API or just want to scrape some pages, traktok has you covered
jbgruber.github.io/traktok/
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
After a long time in development, {traktok} #rstats is now finally on CRAN!
Whether you have access to the Research API or just want to scrape some pages, traktok has you covered
jbgruber.github.io/traktok/
Whether you have access to the Research API or just want to scrape some pages, traktok has you covered
jbgruber.github.io/traktok/
Since last year, I have been planting local flowers in my neighborhood. 🌱🌻
It is so nice them bring life back. 🐞🐝🦋🪲
#GuerillaGardening
It is so nice them bring life back. 🐞🐝🦋🪲
#GuerillaGardening
How radical gardeners took back New York City
YouTube video by Vox
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Since last year, I have been planting local flowers in my neighborhood. 🌱🌻
It is so nice them bring life back. 🐞🐝🦋🪲
#GuerillaGardening
It is so nice them bring life back. 🐞🐝🦋🪲
#GuerillaGardening
Thanks for the invitation!
I’m looking forward to being part of this event. 🤩
I’m looking forward to being part of this event. 🤩
Join us for the first Computational Methods Labs Showcase @icacm.bsky.social Registration is free and open to colleagues interested in computational methods! DM me if you have questions 1/2
Are you applying computational methods in your research or thinking about starting a lab? Join us for the first Computational Methods Labs Showcase by the ICA CM Division @icacm.bsky.social 🌟
Online on Feb 16, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm CET / 10:00–11:30 am EST 📆
Register 👇
forms.office.com/e/zHBkwUWNFw
Online on Feb 16, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm CET / 10:00–11:30 am EST 📆
Register 👇
forms.office.com/e/zHBkwUWNFw
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thanks for the invitation!
I’m looking forward to being part of this event. 🤩
I’m looking forward to being part of this event. 🤩
I just finished reading #Supremacy by @parmy.bsky.social .
A great book that summarizes the #AI race and the roles Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman play in it!
A great book that summarizes the #AI race and the roles Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman play in it!
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I just finished reading #Supremacy by @parmy.bsky.social .
A great book that summarizes the #AI race and the roles Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman play in it!
A great book that summarizes the #AI race and the roles Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman play in it!
I received the results from this campaign. We collected 7500EUR to perform my research! 🙌🏽🤓
I am very happy that the community finds my research relevant. I will definitely keep you up-to-date on the progress and outputs that will come.
I am very happy that the community finds my research relevant. I will definitely keep you up-to-date on the progress and outputs that will come.
The first research project where I am PI, “Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in government agencies”, was selected by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to seek sponsorship!
Everything is in Dutch, but it can be translated with the Google translate plugin.
Everything is in Dutch, but it can be translated with the Google translate plugin.
Verantwoord AI-gebruik bij overheidsinstanties - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Verantwoord AI-gebruik bij overheidsinstanties
vu.nl
November 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I received the results from this campaign. We collected 7500EUR to perform my research! 🙌🏽🤓
I am very happy that the community finds my research relevant. I will definitely keep you up-to-date on the progress and outputs that will come.
I am very happy that the community finds my research relevant. I will definitely keep you up-to-date on the progress and outputs that will come.
Reposted by Sofia Gil-Clavel
Have some free time this weekend? How about 2,500 hours?
The recordings from posit::conf(2025) are now online!
Learn about the innovations and insights from conf. We celebrated #RStats and #Python, with a focus on next-gen tools & #AI integration.
See the info here: posit.co/blog/talks-a...
The recordings from posit::conf(2025) are now online!
Learn about the innovations and insights from conf. We celebrated #RStats and #Python, with a focus on next-gen tools & #AI integration.
See the info here: posit.co/blog/talks-a...
Talk recordings and workshop materials from posit::conf(2025) - Posit
2500+ hours of posit::conf content just landed on YouTube.
posit.co
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have some free time this weekend? How about 2,500 hours?
The recordings from posit::conf(2025) are now online!
Learn about the innovations and insights from conf. We celebrated #RStats and #Python, with a focus on next-gen tools & #AI integration.
See the info here: posit.co/blog/talks-a...
The recordings from posit::conf(2025) are now online!
Learn about the innovations and insights from conf. We celebrated #RStats and #Python, with a focus on next-gen tools & #AI integration.
See the info here: posit.co/blog/talks-a...
Reposted by Sofia Gil-Clavel
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that the 8th COMPTEXT Conference will take place at the Institute of Data and AI (lnkd.in/ebN7za_Q) of the University of Birmingham, 23-25 April 2026, with @chrisguarnold.bsky.social serving as the lead local organiser. Call for Papers coming soon!
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that the 8th COMPTEXT Conference will take place at the Institute of Data and AI (lnkd.in/ebN7za_Q) of the University of Birmingham, 23-25 April 2026, with @chrisguarnold.bsky.social serving as the lead local organiser. Call for Papers coming soon!
Sometimes #music is all what you need.
a cartoon character is wearing headphones and holding a cassette player
ALT: a cartoon character is wearing headphones and holding a cassette player
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Sometimes #music is all what you need.
Ooh well, it seems students do not like my way of teaching...
There are days when academia is tough.
There are days when academia is tough.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Ooh well, it seems students do not like my way of teaching...
There are days when academia is tough.
There are days when academia is tough.
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My keynote about data science tools at posit::conf is now online! I originally meant it to be a talk about Positron, but as I was writing it, it took a left turn through the history of RStudio and into the philosophy of tool design & how to build stuff for people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGre...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGre...
10 Years of Data Science Tools...and What Happens Next (Jonathan McPherson) | posit::conf(2025)
YouTube video by Posit PBC
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My keynote about data science tools at posit::conf is now online! I originally meant it to be a talk about Positron, but as I was writing it, it took a left turn through the history of RStudio and into the philosophy of tool design & how to build stuff for people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGre...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGre...
How depended are societies to the internet?
Check the last #LongRead from the @theguardian.com for an eye opening story:
Check the last #LongRead from the @theguardian.com for an eye opening story:
Extremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
open.spotify.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
How depended are societies to the internet?
Check the last #LongRead from the @theguardian.com for an eye opening story:
Check the last #LongRead from the @theguardian.com for an eye opening story:
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Most people study what misinformation says.
We decided to study how it looks.
Using novel multi-modal AI methods, we study 17,848 posts by top climate denial accounts - and uncovered a new front in the misinformation war.
Here's what it means 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We decided to study how it looks.
Using novel multi-modal AI methods, we study 17,848 posts by top climate denial accounts - and uncovered a new front in the misinformation war.
Here's what it means 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Most people study what misinformation says.
We decided to study how it looks.
Using novel multi-modal AI methods, we study 17,848 posts by top climate denial accounts - and uncovered a new front in the misinformation war.
Here's what it means 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We decided to study how it looks.
Using novel multi-modal AI methods, we study 17,848 posts by top climate denial accounts - and uncovered a new front in the misinformation war.
Here's what it means 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Sofia Gil-Clavel
Do LLMs represent the people they're supposed simulate or provide personalized assistance to?
We review the current literature in our #ACL2025 Findings paper and investigating what researchers conclude about the demographic representativeness of LLMs:
osf.io/preprints/so...
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We review the current literature in our #ACL2025 Findings paper and investigating what researchers conclude about the demographic representativeness of LLMs:
osf.io/preprints/so...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Do LLMs represent the people they're supposed simulate or provide personalized assistance to?
We review the current literature in our #ACL2025 Findings paper and investigating what researchers conclude about the demographic representativeness of LLMs:
osf.io/preprints/so...
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We review the current literature in our #ACL2025 Findings paper and investigating what researchers conclude about the demographic representativeness of LLMs:
osf.io/preprints/so...
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