Reminder that TIPI and the School of Information are hosting Ethan Zuckerman TOMORROW to discuss the Case for Unpermissioned Research on Social Media! Reserve a spot on Eventbrite through the link below: eventbrite.com/e/111573725315… #TexasMoody #TIPI #utaustin

On January 24th, we had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion that emphasized the critical need for thoughtful AI integration to enhance urban living while safeguarding digital rights with experts from academia, city governance and nonprofit organizations. Video coming soon!

On Thursday, January 23rd, we had the pleasure of hosting Ethan Zuckerman 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: texastipi.org/recap-the-case…

Texas TIPI is now on Bluesky! Follow our page for the latest updates and news here: bsky.app/profile/texast…

Excited to be a part of this team! Great when three Texas universities team up to use research to benefit rural Texas! TEXAS Moody, UT Austin Research, TexasTIPI

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-bridg…

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: texastipi.org/exploring-ai-i…

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

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.

🤖 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

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

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

"(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.

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!

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.

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

Why is it so hard to warn people about danger? Dr. Keri K. Stephens , 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. moody.utexas.edu/news/keri-step…

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.

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-for…

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