Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR)
@aoir.bsky.social
Researching the Internet is serious business. Mostly.
(We're mainly over on AoIR.social, our organisation Mastodon instance, which is open to all members.)
https://aoir.org/
https://aoir.social/@aoir
(We're mainly over on AoIR.social, our organisation Mastodon instance, which is open to all members.)
https://aoir.org/
https://aoir.social/@aoir
Pinned
We're still mostly over at @AoIR@aoir.social (did we mention the Association of Internet Researchers has its own Mastodon instance any AoIR member can use?), but we're delighted BlueSky is providing an alternative to that *cough* other platform.
Waves to lots of new friends!
Waves to lots of new friends!
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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...
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 …
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November 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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...
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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
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
#AoIR2025 is next week! Easiest programme to read on a mobile is on the Sched app: aoir2025ruptures.sched.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
#AoIR2025 is next week! Easiest programme to read on a mobile is on the Sched app: aoir2025ruptures.sched.com
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!
aoir.org/2025nb_booka...
aoir.org/2025nb_booka...
September 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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!
aoir.org/2025nb_booka...
aoir.org/2025nb_booka...
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If you are coming to #Aoir2025 you ll prove coxinha in our lunch (and also the vegan version with carrots)
It’s the Sete de Setembro – Brazil’s Independence Day – so it is only right that Coxinha, the emblematically Brazilian chicken croquette, is #RecipeOfTheDay! These, though, are mini versions, much more manageable for making at home. www.nigella.com/recipes/coxi...
Coxinha
Although a regular coxinha is more the size and shape of a bulbous, dumpy pear, these are mini versions, like fat little figs, and you can get a fabulous 70 of these emblematically Brazilian chicken...
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September 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
If you are coming to #Aoir2025 you ll prove coxinha in our lunch (and also the vegan version with carrots)
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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!
September 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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)!
Can't wait to see you all in Niterói (or online)!
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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)!
Can't wait to see you all in Niterói (or online)!
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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
September 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
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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
August 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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.
Reach out if you are interested or if you know anybody who might be the right fit.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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.
Reach out if you are interested or if you know anybody who might be the right fit.
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Cheery (useful!) Monday morning reading from @aoir.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Cheery (useful!) Monday morning reading from @aoir.bsky.social
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.
Please see here for details & how to apply: aoir.org/2025kellyqui...
Application deadline is July 8th.
June 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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.
Please see here for details & how to apply: aoir.org/2025kellyqui...
Application deadline is July 8th.
June 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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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.
June 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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.
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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!
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!
June 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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!
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!
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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.
Thankful to @zemki.bsky.social @aoir.bsky.social @ckatzenbach.bsky.social @rscarlets.bsky.social and all the team for organizing such a great space.
June 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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.
Thankful to @zemki.bsky.social @aoir.bsky.social @ckatzenbach.bsky.social @rscarlets.bsky.social and all the team for organizing such a great space.
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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.
We are hosting the 2025 @aoir.bsky.social Flashpoint Symposium in Bremen!
🎯 CfP "From Platform Governance to Generative AI: Concepts, Methods, and Data for Studying Tech Governance"
📆 3-4 June 2025, Bremen, DE
🗒️ Deadline for Abstracts: 15 February 2025
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🎯 CfP "From Platform Governance to Generative AI: Concepts, Methods, and Data for Studying Tech Governance"
📆 3-4 June 2025, Bremen, DE
🗒️ Deadline for Abstracts: 15 February 2025
platform-governance.org/aoir-flashpo...
June 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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.
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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)
June 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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)
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🥳 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...
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...
June 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🥳 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...
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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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...
May 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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...
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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??
Who is coming??
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...
May 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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??
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...
"Managing Threats to Academic Researchers Panel, Cambridge Disinformation Summit"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M9l...
May 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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...
"Managing Threats to Academic Researchers Panel, Cambridge Disinformation Summit"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M9l...
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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 👏
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 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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 👏