Digital Society Lab

An interdisciplinary research centre at @McMasterU exploring the complex societal transformations that have accompanied the digital age.

[Louis Jacobson @loujacobson]

Thanks for a great visit to @McMasterU's @DigSocietyLab in Hamilton, Ontario, with @CliffvdLinden & @mcandrewsjr, where I discussed @PolitiFact w/ students and Canadian politics w/ Peter Graefe.

[Clifton van der Linden @CliffvdLinden]

From my op-ed in today's @globeandmail:

"The public’s trust in new technologies like AI ultimately hinges on their trust in the institutions responsible for its oversight and regulation."

https://t.co/eGRdpkiUIT

[Alessandra Tanesini @Ale1808]

Some of you may be interested in this post by Ori Freiman on chatbot regulation for Open for Debate #philosophy
https://t.co/mfMTBCq1dz

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

What if our quest to make AI transparent is actually making it harder to govern? @DigSocietyLab's Dr. Ori Freiman presented new co-authored research at the 2024 @PhilSciAssoc #Trust, #Opacity, and #AIPolicy. Check out Ori's post for more: https://t.co/bMeHgLxIaV

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Do you have an idea for meaningful positive change in society? Check out @DigSocietyLab's upcoming Social Impact Hackathon--open to all @McMasterU students and faculty. Prizes + a chance to see your idea brought to life! Details and registration here: https://t.co/RyvxE0EcQ7

[Maria Gintova @mgintova]

Happening in just one week! Hope to see you there! @DigSocietyLab @mcandrewsjr @McMasterMPP @McMasterSocSci

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

The @McMasterU @DigSocietyLab is privileged to be able to work with amazing students! Check out this new profile of PhD student @_asheluchin and her cutting edge research on digital currencies:  https://t.co/EDAavK2u4f

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Join us on October 30th at 10 am EST to learn more about how governments can deal with misinformation! This event features Dr. Timea Nochta and @mcandrewsjr. It is supported by #BIRMAC and open to @McMasterU and @unibirmingham. Details in the attached poster.

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Commentary in today's @globeandmail from @DigSocietyLab researchers Ori Freiman, @_asheluchin, @jordanmansell4, and @mcandrewsjr: Calling for greater engagement--from elected officials and the public alike--on the prospect of a digital Canadian dollar. https://t.co/Tw085imfjd

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

🚨New working paper 🚨 about central bank digital currencies from @McMasterU @DigSocietyLab Postdoc and @CIGIonline Digital Policy Hub Fellow Dr. Ori Freiman -- "Focusing on Users: Lessons for Canada's CBDC from the Digital Euro and Digital Pound" https://t.co/MvockUjBgw

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Congratulations to @DigSocietyLab doctoral fellow @Joannacmassie on winning two prestigious @McMasterU awards—the Brooke and Irene Townsend Scholarship and the Ellen Louks Fairclough Scholarship in Political Science.

https://t.co/Y9pLw88Adq

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

A profile of some of the pioneering work being undertaken by the @DigSocietyLab with the support of @InnovationCA.

[CFI / FCI @InnovationCA]

Online hate and dangerous disinformation are on the rise. Could new AI tools from @McMasterU turn the tide? https://t.co/7GXH3PfYfA

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

What could a digital dollar mean for Canadians? Join our expert panel on November 2 at 4 pm ET to find out. Co-sponsored by @McMasterMPP and moderated by the @DigSocietyLab's Ori Freiman. Registration details available at https://t.co/WknJE3Xxqi

[Master of Public Policy in Digital Society Program @McMasterMPP]

On November 2 at 4 pm ET join @Kiffmeister @PPuri_Osgoode @trevortombe for a discussion on the prospects for a Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada moderated by the @DigSocietyLab's Ori Freiman.

Register at https://t.co/BZhtLedP0W

#CBDC #DigitalLoonie #DigitalCanadianDollar

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Thanks to the support of @MacFutureCanada the Digital Society Lab is experimenting with innovative new machine learning methods that could revolutionize the way democratic societies identify and address disinformation on social media platforms.

[Future of Canada Project @MacFutureCanada]

By examining how disinformation spread online during the pandemic, @CliffvdLinden is developing methods that could help detect and combat ‘fake news’ at its source.

https://t.co/XwjlTrahTV

#futureofcanadaproject

[McMaster University @McMasterU]

While a digital national currency does have the potential to mitigate key financial issues, we can't ignore the democratic risks such a currency could introduce without safeguards, says Ori Freiman, a postdoctoral fellow at @McMasterSocSci’s @DigSocietyLab https://t.co/hkJ3m6J1wB

[McMaster Media @McMasterMedia]

Companies with AI-automated customer service systems are adding fees to hand conversations over to human representatives.
@DigSocietyLab’s Ori Freiman and co-authors say the trend is wrong and needs to be stopped.
https://t.co/dVsEC3VEtn
Via @Forbes

[McMaster Media @McMasterMedia]

.@DigSocietyLab’s Ori Freiman writes that a Digital Canadian Dollar is a dangerous idea that requires meaningful safeguards to protect private financial data from the government.
https://t.co/q3D0nki8Dc
Via @TorontoStar

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

Today @DigSocietyLab hosted @emiljanowicz and learned about the great work being undertaken through the @participedia project.

[Future of Canada Project @MacFutureCanada]

Thinking of applying to our Future Fellows Program? Submit your application by tomorrow, March 3.

[Digital Society Lab @DigSocietyLab]

🚨 Opportunité d'emploi!

@DigSocietyLab et @VoxPopLabs s'associent pour offrir une bourse postdoctorale industrielle Mitacs à un récent diplômé francophone au doctorat en sciences sociales.

Postulez avant le 28 février à https://t.co/MQZOQVK1Tt