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Technology & Information Policy Institute at UT Austin - Researching how technology contributes to economic, political, and social change.

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If you are in San Antonio on Wed. April 22nd, come hear TIPI’s @keristephens, as she gives the 2026 Spring Colloquium on “When Communication is the Infrastructure: Lessons from Disasters in Texas.”

Learn more about the event: https://t.co/Zix8kZPGsN

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New Study: The trade-off between legal compliance and clarity in water emergencies. 97% of social posts miss the mark.

Full open-access article: https://t.co/BME7IaIrWH #PublicSafety #Research #utaustin #tipi

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Huge congrats to TIPI Co-Director Dr. Sharon Strover for receiving an IBM grant! 🏆

Her upcoming report, Training Local Government for Ethical AI Adoption, provides a blueprint for cities to build public trust through responsible AI governance. 🏙️🤖 #EthicalAI #research

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Looking forward to joining the conversation with @UTGoodSystems Nov. 18 & 19 for a virtual conference exploring the state of Responsible AI research. Register for free: https://t.co/40YQMqgmPX
#EthicalAI #utaustin #research

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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

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Don't miss two great events at UT Austin next week!

🗓️ Nov 6 (3 PM): Research Q&A with Jeffrey Boase & Adriana de Souza e Silva
🗓️ Nov 7 (11:30 AM): Lecture on "The Digital Bind" (Constant Connectivity)

📍 Moody College (DMC)

#TIPI #MobileMedia #AcademicResearch #utaustin

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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

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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: https://t.co/mNtjpTy7me

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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 students, Jovana Andelkovic and Ruoxiao Su, also received prestigious grants for research on extreme heat and doctoral studies.

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Why is it so hard to warn people about danger? Dr. @keristephens , 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.
https://t.co/D2duaqwUeK

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

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

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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!

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"(Mis)representing Public Safety," by André K. Rodarte and Anita Varma presented at ICA, dives into the polarized debate over CA's AB645 speed camera bill. Proponents see it as a public safety tool, while critics raise concerns about surveillance/racially inequitable enforcement.

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

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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

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🤖 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

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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.

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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

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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

Link: https://t.co/nzOZisF5Qo