Austin is setting the standard for responsible government AI! We partnered with the city to create an ethics-first training program—based on the feedback of over 1,500 municipal employees—that is now a model for cities nationwide. #GovAI #PublicTrust #AITraining

We're excited to host Jeffrey Boase (U of Toronto) & Adriana de Souza e Silva (Northeastern) for two discussions next week:

Nov 6 (3 PM): Q&A on Positioning Your Research (DMC 5.212)

Nov 7 (11:30 AM): Lecture: The Digital Bind (Constant Connectivity) (DMC 5.102)

#TIPI #AcademicResearch #utaustin

Big congrats to our 4 amazing Moody College and School of Information PhD students! They presented cutting-edge research on AI, governance, & surveillance at the 53rd TPRC Conference in D.C. Shoutout to Silvia Dal Ben, Sheila B. Lalwani, Jessica Needle, & Tina Lassiter! #utaustin #gradresearch

It's an Ethics-First imperative. The City of Austin is going beyond basic training to ensure employees use AI responsibly, focusing on data privacy, algorithmic bias, and maintaining public trust. #AustinTech #PublicService #AITraining

Read more: texastipi.org/ethical-ai-f...

Congrats to the team of Craig Scott, Keri Stephens, and Mir Rabby who secured a grant from the NSF to study algorithmic fairness for gig workers. Two other students, Jovana Andelkovic and Ruoxiao Su, also received prestigious grants for their research on extreme heat and doctoral studies. #research

Why is it so hard to warn people about danger? Dr. @kerikstephens.bsky.social,
a disaster communication expert, explains why data isn't enough to alert people about threats like the Central Texas floods. The critical element is human behavior.

Read more: moody.utexas.edu/news/keri-st...

When it comes to disaster warnings, a simple message can make all the difference. In a recent BBC article, TIPI’s @kerikstephens.bsky.social emphasizes the need for warnings that are geographically precise, include clear calls to action, and speak directly to a community's unique concerns.

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Spring 25' Graduate Student Research Fellowships! We've funded six projects at the end of the last spring semester, exploring the relationship between emerging technologies and their societal impacts. Looking forward to their important contributions!

TIPI's co-director, Dr. Sharon Strover, has been recognized for her distinguished scholarly contributions to the field of communication by being inducted as an ICA Fellow. Her research focuses on various aspects of communication and technology policy. Congratulations, Dr. Strover!

A new paper, "(Mis)representing Public Safety," by André K. Rodarte and Anita Varma, was presented at the ICA conference. The study highlights the need to consider the social, economic, and political implications of new surveillance tech.

Read more: texastipi.org/75th-annual-...

Silvia DalBen Furtado and Tina Lassiter recently shared their research on how journalists feel about using AI in the newsroom. They presented their study at the "AI in Journalism" preconference, a fantastic global gathering of scholars. #TIPI #AI #GenerativeAI #Research #Technology

Big news! A TIPI research team won a Top Paper Award from ICA for work on water conservation & extreme weather comms. Funded by NSF, the El Paso-based study shows how culturally inclusive messages boost trust & cooperation. Congrats to the team! 🎉 #WaterConservation #ICA25

🤖 At #ASPA2025, Dr. Samanta Varela Castro reflected on robots as socio-technical actors in public space.
How do form, movement & interface shape public trust?

Tensions between street-level bureaucracy & spatial organizing raise key questions on ethics, design & discretion.
#HRI #PublicAdmin

At a recent NICAR conference, a panel including UT Austin's Silvia DalBen Furtado presented findings from a study she conducted with Tina Lassiter. The discussion highlighted a strong preference for standardized guidelines and a demand for transparency with AI use in journalism. #AI #utaustin

TIPI had the pleasure of presenting their research during the #GoodSystems Symposium, where diverse experts from academia and industry addressed the evolving opportunities and challenges where artificial intelligence meets society. #artificialintelligence #TexasTIPI #utaustin

Check out our latest blog by Azza El Masri discussing highlights from CSCW2024! Several #GoodSystems members presented their work at the conference, highlighting UT Austin’s pioneering work on responsible AI deployment. #TexasTIPI #utaustin #CSCW2024
Link: texastipi.org/exploring-ai...

Check out our new blog post by Azza El-Masri, one of TIPI's graduate research assistants and current PhD candidate at the School of Journalism and Media!
🌍✨ #CSCW2024 #EthicalAI #GoodSystems #TIPI #utaustin

Link: texastipi.org/building-bri...

On Thursday, January 23rd, we had the pleasure of hosting @ethanz.bsky.social for his discussion on “The Case of Unpermissioned Research on Social Media”, exploring the intricacies and ethical considerations of unpermissioned research.

View our blog post here: texastipi.org/recap-the-ca...

On Friday, January 24th, TIPI had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion with experts from academia, city government, and nonprofit organizations on "Digital Rights and AI in the Urban Landscape."

To read more about the discussion, view our blog here: texastipi.org/recap-digita...