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Guest Lecture: A Transnational Approach to Researching Dating Cultures

Virtual (Zoom)

What can dating apps teach us about the global circulation of intimacy, identity, and design? Join Dr. Łukasz Szulc (University of Manchester) for “A Transnational Approach to Researching Dating Cultures” — a talk that rethinks how we study digital intimacy across borders. Drawing on transnational cultural studies, Dr. Szulc traces how platforms like Tinder, Bumble, […]

AI For People Who Don’t Like AI: An Introduction for Historians

Why are so many historians wary of AI? Tech CEOs love to use historical references but often argue that the people who are reluctant to embrace AI are simply afraid of change or do not understand the technology. This introductory workshop explores the valid concerns and important perspectives that historians bring to the AI Age. […]

Voters For Sale? A Brief History of Election Manipulation in the Social Media Age

How will elections of the social media age be described in history books? Are there steps we can take to defend our democracy in a time of disinformation? Join Professor L.K. Bertram from the AI and Humanities Lab at the Critical Digital Humanities Initiative on Thursday, September 26, 2024 (7:00-8:00 PM ET, live online and streaming on demand) as she […]