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We are excited to welcome Mark to the CSDI! A sociology PhD candidate University of British Columbia, he researches climate discourse shifts at UN COP meetings and Canada's fossil fuel influence. At the Centre, he will research climate related mis/disinformation and harassment on social media in Canada.

🇺🇸🗳️On the eve of the US election, the threat of social media-fueled violence looms. Dean Jackson examines risks we may face in the days ahead and asks if platforms learned from Jan 6, 2021. Read his analysis in our CIGI Tech in Election series:

With President-elect Trump returning to the White House, what’s next for US tech policy? From content moderation to AI and antitrust, the impact could be major. Read more on the potential direction of tech policy under Trump via Tech Policy Press: techpolicy.press/where-us-tech-…

What can history teach us about the power of media and tech? In the latest _policyprompt episode for CIGI, CSDI Director Heidi Tworek explores how early 20th-century communications shaped global politics—and what it means for today’s digital challenges. 🎧Listen now:

“Disinformation thrives in an information vacuum,” said CSDI Director Heidi Tworek at the Vancouver International Security Summit. She urged “pre-bunking” falsehoods, improving media literacy, and regulating platforms to protect democracy. Learn more: bowenislandundercurrent.com/highlights/sec…

New job! This Fellow will contribute to a multi-year research project on online health communication. Suitable candidates will hold a PhD in communication, political science, psychology, public policy, history, public health, or related field. Learn more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/postdocto…

We are excited to welcome Connor to the CSDI! A Master's student UBC SPPGA with a degree from UniversityOfVictoria in History and Professional Communication, he has worked in public health communication and researching digital information systems, including with the BC CDC and PHABC.

We are excited to welcome Olivia to the CSDI! A Bachelor of International Relations student at UBC, she has worked for Health Canada on federal policy making and national health. Olivia is excited to explore the best project management strategies tailored for the Centre's needs.

Season’s Greetings from all of us at CSDI! ❄️🎄 Thank you for supporting our work this year. Wishing you joy this holiday season and a New Year filled with peace and progress.

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🌍 2024 saw half the world’s population voting. What did we learn about tech’s role in elections? Our final piece in the CIGI series explores key trends, from AI in campaigns to platform regulations, and what lies ahead for democracy. 📖 Read now: cigionline.org/articles/much-…

Exciting news! 🎉 CSDI Director Dr. Heidi Tworek has been appointed Associate Editor of the journal Business History! Her expertise in global history, media, and platform governance will bring innovative perspectives to this leading publication. Read more:linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…