Tanya Lokot
@tanyalokot.bsky.social
Ukrainian academic living in Ireland. I study digital media, civic mobilisation, & networked authoritarianism. Nature & cats keep me sane. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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New article just published in @digitaljournalism.bsky.social with Olga Dovbysh, in which we conceptualise the nexus of authoritarianism and digital innovation uptake in Russian media and introduce the concept of 'authoritarian algorithmic publics' (AAP).
#Commsky #Polisky #CEEsky #Academicsky
#Commsky #Polisky #CEEsky #Academicsky
Authoritarian Algorithmic Publics: Conceptualising the Nexus of Authoritarianism and Digital Innovation Uptake in Russian News Media
Scholarship on digital innovation uptake in journalism has expanded to include hybrid and authoritarian regimes. However, the intersection of digital innovation and algorithmisation with restricted...
www.tandfonline.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New article just published in @digitaljournalism.bsky.social with Olga Dovbysh, in which we conceptualise the nexus of authoritarianism and digital innovation uptake in Russian media and introduce the concept of 'authoritarian algorithmic publics' (AAP).
#Commsky #Polisky #CEEsky #Academicsky
#Commsky #Polisky #CEEsky #Academicsky
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Happy Birthday, ECREAns!
ECREA - Celebrating 20 Years of ECREA: Reflections from President Pille Pruulman-Vengerfeldt
ecrea.eu
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy Birthday, ECREAns!
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The live stream of the event, "DATAS: Data and Sovereignty in Revolution, War, and Occupation," featuring Dr. Tetyana Lokot, Dr. Svitlana Matviyenko, and Daria Hetmanova, will discuss the use of data during revolutions, war, and occupation in Ukraine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSUA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSUA...
DATAS: Data and Sovereign in Revolution, War and Occupation
YouTube video by IZOLYATSIA. Platform for cultural initiatives
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November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The live stream of the event, "DATAS: Data and Sovereignty in Revolution, War, and Occupation," featuring Dr. Tetyana Lokot, Dr. Svitlana Matviyenko, and Daria Hetmanova, will discuss the use of data during revolutions, war, and occupation in Ukraine.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSUA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSUA...
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⚡️Death toll has risen to 20, including children, as a result of Russia's mass attack against Ukraine on Nov. 19.
In the city of Ternopil, which suffered the most damage, the search continues for people who may be trapped under the rubble.
In the city of Ternopil, which suffered the most damage, the search continues for people who may be trapped under the rubble.
20 killed, 115 injured, emergency power outages across Ukraine as Russia launches mass missile, drone attack
Russia launched 476 drones and 48 missiles at Ukraine, including 47 cruise missiles and one ballistic missile, the Air Force reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
⚡️Death toll has risen to 20, including children, as a result of Russia's mass attack against Ukraine on Nov. 19.
In the city of Ternopil, which suffered the most damage, the search continues for people who may be trapped under the rubble.
In the city of Ternopil, which suffered the most damage, the search continues for people who may be trapped under the rubble.
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⚡️Ukrainian public broadcaster in Dnipro badly damaged in overnight Russian attack.
A mass Russian drone attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of Nov. 17 caused major damage to the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, the outlet reported.
A mass Russian drone attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of Nov. 17 caused major damage to the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, the outlet reported.
Ukrainian public broadcaster in Dnipro badly damaged in overnight Russian attack
At the time of the attack, around 11 p.m., there were no employees or other workers at the site.
kyivindependent.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
⚡️Ukrainian public broadcaster in Dnipro badly damaged in overnight Russian attack.
A mass Russian drone attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of Nov. 17 caused major damage to the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, the outlet reported.
A mass Russian drone attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of Nov. 17 caused major damage to the regional office of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, the outlet reported.
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'Are you ready for war?' In my latest piece for @prospectmagazine.co.uk, I use Ukraine’s emergency bag—tryvozhna valizka—to explore what we as individuals and societies need to safeguard when we’re under threat.
The text is free to access. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe...
The text is free to access. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe...
Are you ready for war? Five lessons from Ukraine
When the enemy strikes, you can take little with you in your emergency bag. Choose wisely
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
'Are you ready for war?' In my latest piece for @prospectmagazine.co.uk, I use Ukraine’s emergency bag—tryvozhna valizka—to explore what we as individuals and societies need to safeguard when we’re under threat.
The text is free to access. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe...
The text is free to access. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe...
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⚡️ Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day, hit energy grid.
The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.
The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.
Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day, hit energy grid
The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.
kyivindependent.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day, hit energy grid.
The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.
The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.
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🌐 Save the date!
GIG-ARTS 2026 will take place in Dublin (14–15 May 2026), hosted by Dublin City University.
Theme: “Digital Futures, Sustainable Freedoms: Rights, Responsibilities and Governance.”
More info 👉 gig-arts.eu/2025/10/01/s...
#InternetGovernance #DigitalLaw #TechPolicy #GIGARTS2026
GIG-ARTS 2026 will take place in Dublin (14–15 May 2026), hosted by Dublin City University.
Theme: “Digital Futures, Sustainable Freedoms: Rights, Responsibilities and Governance.”
More info 👉 gig-arts.eu/2025/10/01/s...
#InternetGovernance #DigitalLaw #TechPolicy #GIGARTS2026
October 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🌐 Save the date!
GIG-ARTS 2026 will take place in Dublin (14–15 May 2026), hosted by Dublin City University.
Theme: “Digital Futures, Sustainable Freedoms: Rights, Responsibilities and Governance.”
More info 👉 gig-arts.eu/2025/10/01/s...
#InternetGovernance #DigitalLaw #TechPolicy #GIGARTS2026
GIG-ARTS 2026 will take place in Dublin (14–15 May 2026), hosted by Dublin City University.
Theme: “Digital Futures, Sustainable Freedoms: Rights, Responsibilities and Governance.”
More info 👉 gig-arts.eu/2025/10/01/s...
#InternetGovernance #DigitalLaw #TechPolicy #GIGARTS2026
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⚡️Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea.
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.
Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct....
kyivindependent.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
⚡️Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea.
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.
Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.
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ECC 2026 call is out! Save the dates: Brno, Czech Republic, September 8–11, 2026.
And don’t forget the deadline — January 8, 2026 😉.
And don’t forget the deadline — January 8, 2026 😉.
ECREA - ECREA European Communication Conference 2026: Call for Papers and Pre-Conferences
ecrea.eu
September 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
ECC 2026 call is out! Save the dates: Brno, Czech Republic, September 8–11, 2026.
And don’t forget the deadline — January 8, 2026 😉.
And don’t forget the deadline — January 8, 2026 😉.
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Out in the open: the US administration’s attempt to undermine the EU Digital Services Act (and other regulations) was evident.
Now it has been elevated to formal policy and goal of diplomatic efforts.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Now it has been elevated to formal policy and goal of diplomatic efforts.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Exclusive: Rubio orders US diplomats to launch lobbying blitz against Europe's tech law
President Donald Trump's administration has instructed U.S. diplomats in Europe to launch a lobbying campaign to build an opposition to the European Union's Digital Services Act, which Washington says stifles free speech and imposes costs on U.S. tech companies, an internal diplomatic cable seen by Reuters showed.
www.reuters.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Out in the open: the US administration’s attempt to undermine the EU Digital Services Act (and other regulations) was evident.
Now it has been elevated to formal policy and goal of diplomatic efforts.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Now it has been elevated to formal policy and goal of diplomatic efforts.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
That they even feel the need to offer justifications is notable: performative censorship but for which audience?
⚡️ Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls amid push for domestic alternatives.
Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, claimed the apps have become "the main services used to defraud and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities."
Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, claimed the apps have become "the main services used to defraud and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities."
Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls amid push for domestic alternatives
Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, claimed the apps have become "the main services used to defraud and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities....
kyivindependent.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
That they even feel the need to offer justifications is notable: performative censorship but for which audience?
This is tragicomical - instead of reigning in data centers and corporations, mandating renewable energy sources and mitigating climate change, they’re asking people to delete old photos. Akin to digging a tunnel with a teaspoon. www.thejournal.ie/uk-governmen...
British government asks people to delete old emails to reduce data centres' water use
The UK government has urged people to delete old pictures and emails as ‘data centres require vast amounts of water to cool their systems’.
www.thejournal.ie
August 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is tragicomical - instead of reigning in data centers and corporations, mandating renewable energy sources and mitigating climate change, they’re asking people to delete old photos. Akin to digging a tunnel with a teaspoon. www.thejournal.ie/uk-governmen...
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We are delighted to share the publication of Risky Research: An AoIR Guide to Researcher Protection and Safety, the culmination of over two years of collaborative effort by the AoIR Risky Research Working Group.
aoir.org/riskyresearc...
aoir.org/riskyresearc...
May 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
We are delighted to share the publication of Risky Research: An AoIR Guide to Researcher Protection and Safety, the culmination of over two years of collaborative effort by the AoIR Risky Research Working Group.
aoir.org/riskyresearc...
aoir.org/riskyresearc...
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Russia's war has struck Ukrainian teens in a uniquely cruel way — already navigating the turbulence of adolescence, they also face the emotional and psychological scars the war continues to leave on them.
Growing pains: The lives of Ukrainian teenagers at war
The Kyiv Independent asked teens in Ukraine aged between 14 and 17 about their experiences during Russia's war.
kyivindependent.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Russia's war has struck Ukrainian teens in a uniquely cruel way — already navigating the turbulence of adolescence, they also face the emotional and psychological scars the war continues to leave on them.
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⚡️ 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country.
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
kyivindependent.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
⚡️ 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country.
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
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The Kyiv Independent interviewed film director Kateryna Gornostai, whose latest documentary, "Timestamp," was screened at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival — making her the first Ukrainian director in nearly three decades to compete for the Golden Bear.
'Ukrainians have been stripped of illusion of control' — Filmmaker Kateryna Gornostai on Russia's war, cinema and reclaiming the narrative
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, film director Kateryna Gornostai found herself questioning whether she would continue working.
"I had this feeling that life — at least profes...
kyivindependent.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Kyiv Independent interviewed film director Kateryna Gornostai, whose latest documentary, "Timestamp," was screened at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival — making her the first Ukrainian director in nearly three decades to compete for the Golden Bear.
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Meta and Russian Yandex engaged in unprecedented internet tracking practices, likely illegal with EU data protection law. localmess.github.io
June 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Meta and Russian Yandex engaged in unprecedented internet tracking practices, likely illegal with EU data protection law. localmess.github.io
This IStories investigation further supports our argument w/ @mariellew.bsky.social that for Telegram, the performative mythology of the platform is a key part of its reputation & perception management arsenal. storage.googleapis.com/istories/en/...
Telegram, the FSB, and the Man in the Middle
The technical infrastructure that underpins Telegram is controlled by a man whose companies have collaborated with Russian intelligence services. An investigation by IStories
storage.googleapis.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This IStories investigation further supports our argument w/ @mariellew.bsky.social that for Telegram, the performative mythology of the platform is a key part of its reputation & perception management arsenal. storage.googleapis.com/istories/en/...
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📌 Explainer: The 16 legislative changes that have shaped Georgia’s authoritarian slide
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Explainer | The 16 legislative changes that have shaped Georgia’s authoritarian slide
The sheer number of laws passed in recent months have overwhelmed observers and media outlets alike.
oc-media.org
June 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
📌 Explainer: The 16 legislative changes that have shaped Georgia’s authoritarian slide
oc-media.org/explainer-th...
oc-media.org/explainer-th...
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A special issue on childhood in wartime published by London Ukrainian Review. Open Access.
“Through reportage, conversations, history, and art, it highlights the experiences of young people growing up in Ukraine today”
www.londonukrainianreview.org
“Through reportage, conversations, history, and art, it highlights the experiences of young people growing up in Ukraine today”
www.londonukrainianreview.org
London Ukrainian Review
The London Ukrainian Review is an open-access journal that tackles global challenges through the prism of Ukraine while adopting a distinctly internationalist perspective on the Ukrainian past and pre...
www.londonukrainianreview.org
June 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A special issue on childhood in wartime published by London Ukrainian Review. Open Access.
“Through reportage, conversations, history, and art, it highlights the experiences of young people growing up in Ukraine today”
www.londonukrainianreview.org
“Through reportage, conversations, history, and art, it highlights the experiences of young people growing up in Ukraine today”
www.londonukrainianreview.org
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Some people can’t get it through their thick heads that Pu doesn’t want to compromise and he’s the obstacle to any midway solution actually taking place, not Ukraine’s rightful desire for a just peace.
June 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Some people can’t get it through their thick heads that Pu doesn’t want to compromise and he’s the obstacle to any midway solution actually taking place, not Ukraine’s rightful desire for a just peace.
For @news.rte.ie, I reflect on how AI is increasingly not only framed as a potential threat, but used by governments strategically to reassert a sense of control in moments of uncertainty. Such reactions can undermine already fragile public trust www.rte.ie/news/primeti... @dublincityuni.bsky.social
In the age of AI, is doubt becoming a political strategy?
As references to AI become more common in political discourse, what happens when democratic governments begin using it to question the authenticity of real events?
www.rte.ie
June 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
For @news.rte.ie, I reflect on how AI is increasingly not only framed as a potential threat, but used by governments strategically to reassert a sense of control in moments of uncertainty. Such reactions can undermine already fragile public trust www.rte.ie/news/primeti... @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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They talked about the evolution of the global politics of internet freedom and the forces behind this. Specifically, they addressed how the ‘norm cluster’ of #DigitalSovereignty replaced that of #InternetFreedom leading to a potential ‘hollowing out’ of the latter.
May 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
They talked about the evolution of the global politics of internet freedom and the forces behind this. Specifically, they addressed how the ‘norm cluster’ of #DigitalSovereignty replaced that of #InternetFreedom leading to a potential ‘hollowing out’ of the latter.
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On today’s second panel DCN member @mariellew.bsky.social and Dublin City University’s Tetyana Lokot presented their work on ‘The Politics of Global Norm Contestation’.
May 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On today’s second panel DCN member @mariellew.bsky.social and Dublin City University’s Tetyana Lokot presented their work on ‘The Politics of Global Norm Contestation’.