Technology & Information Policy Institute at UT Austin - Researching how technology contributes to economic, political, and social change.
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Apr 21
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: texastipi.org/keri-stephens-…
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Mar 30
New Study: The trade-off between legal compliance and clarity in water emergencies. 97% of social posts miss the mark.
Full open-access article: texastipi.org/unpacking-the-… #PublicSafety #Research #utaustin #tipi
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Feb 26
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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14 Nov 2025
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: tinyurl.com/GoodSystemsEthic…
#EthicalAI #utaustin #research
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29 Oct 2025
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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28 Oct 2025
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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22 Oct 2025
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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22 Oct 2025
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…
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24 Sep 2025
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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11 Sep 2025
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.
moody.utexas.edu/news/keri-s…
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9 Sep 2025
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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4 Sep 2025
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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15 Aug 2025
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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4 Aug 2025
"(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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1 Aug 2025
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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25 Jul 2025
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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27 Jun 2025
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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21 May 2025
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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5 Apr 2025
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…
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