- examining big tech funding in academic hci
Academic HCI Engagement with Big Tech
The academic human-computer interaction (HCI) community conducts research on user-facing hardware, software, and social media platforms dominated by a few key firms. Indeed, these scholarly communities have indelibly shaped the development of these technologies. This project aims to convene conversations on the multiple routes of academic engagement with ‘big tech’ firms and to foster opportunities for critical reflection on the role of academics in an increasingly concentrated marketplace.
Check out our papers for our written work in this area.
- surveillance regulation
A Case Study of the City of Seattle Surveillance Ordinance and Comparative Analysis
We are studying the form and function of publicly procured information systems and artifacts categorized by the City of Seattle as ‘surveillance technology,’ with a focus on the transparency, accountability, and fairness of such systems.
Check out our papers for our written work in this area.
- tech firms in civic life
Municipal Government Innovation and Technology Firms
In this project, we are writing a case study on a local model of public-private partnership called the Innovation Advisory Council.
Critical Platform Studies Groupa research collective interrogating platforms in public life