Category: Topic: Tech & Society (STS)

Research Topic: Tech & Society (STS)

  • Call for Book Chapters: OUR AI PROBLEMS

    Call for Book Chapters: OUR AI PROBLEMS

    Call for Book Chapters: Our AI Problems (Edited Volume)

    We believe that there are no easy answers when it comes to artificial intelligence and society. Across jurisdictions and decision-making bodies, those who develop or enforce regulations are confronted with difficult questions. These challenges arise for many reasons: the issues are often embedded in complex sociotechnical systems, lack straightforward solutions, or involve tensions between competing values and needs.

    The editors hold that AI can be of great service for humanity. At the same time, current regulatory frameworks lag far behind what is needed to ensure just, safe, and equitable access and outcomes. 

    Policymakers and subject-matter specialists are increasingly converging on a shared set of especially challenging issues.  Society is learning to join in the conversations. Accordingly, the proposed volume is envisioned as addressing the following areas: Economics and Power; Democracy and Trust; Risks Large and Small; Building Bridges and Inclusion; Media and Art; Environment and Health; Justice, Security, and Defense.

    If you are interested in contributing, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you know colleagues or collaborators who might wish to participate, please feel free to share this call with them as well.

    Deadline for chapter abstracts (250–300 words): 15 January 2026
    Deadline for chapter draft submission (8000–10,000 words; US English; APA style): 31 March 2026
    Deadline for final revisions: 15 May 2026

    Edited by Tammy Mackenzie, Ashley Elizabeth Muller, and Branislav Radeljić

    For more info about the editors, please see: Fellows
    Submissions and questions: Contact Branislav Radeljić, Ph.D., Director of Research.

  • A Response to Government of Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force

    A Response to Government of Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force

    The Aula Fellowship is proud to join over 40 civil advocacy organizations in an open letter to the government of Canada. Let’s lead the world in crafting tech governance that works for all. Thank you to Alex Tveit of the Sustainable Impact Foundation for intellectual and operational leadership in this space.

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  • Oui, mais je LLM !

    Oui, mais je LLM !

    L’IA générative nous joue des tours, en manipulant notre perception de la vérité en tentant de devenir notre confident et en créant une relation de dépendance. Mais, on peut aussi à notre tour l’utiliser pour extraire des informations privilégiées mal sécurisées, en utilisant des tactiques adaptées de l’ingénierie sociale.

    Le manque d’expérience autour de cette technologie et l’empressement à en mettre partout expose à de nouveaux risques.

    Je te présente un survol des concepts de base en cybersécurité revisités pour l’IA générative, différents risques que posent ces algorithmes et différents conseils de prévention pour bien les intégrer dans nos systèmes informatiques et notre pratique professionnelle.

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  • AIMS Hackathon Against Modern Slavery

    AIMS Hackathon Against Modern Slavery

    We are proud to announce that an Aula Team has joined the AIMS Hackathon 2025: AI Against Modern Slavery in Supply Chains. This is an issue that touches everyone on earth, and that everyone can take part in fixing.

    We will be examining problems in this space and, among other things, an open data set of 15,000+ annual corporate reports and Walk Free’s Global Slavery Index, for ways to identify, mitigate, and eradicate modern slavery.

    We are seeing what we can do to help. How do you see it? Want to check out the data and let us know? We’ll be sharing, returning, and building collaborations. Thank you and all honour to the Hackathon conveners, and director Adriana Eufrosina Bora:

    Fundación Pasos Libres: project link https://lnkd.in/gdsczfKc
    Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute: project link also includes links to all of the open data sets and studies done so far: https://lnkd.in/dAApAvqu
    QUT (Queensland University of Technology) (QUT): https://lnkd.in/ehG66MXs

    The business reports database on GitHub, built and hosted by The Future Society: https://lnkd.in/eUa6an9s

    There’s a world-class group of trainers. Numerous other partners are providing support, including The Future Society, Walk Free, UNESCO, the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC, Australian Red Cross, and governments of Australia, Canada, the UK. And many more to come.

    Get to the heart of the matter by hearing from survivors: Faith, Love, and Human Trafficking: The Story of Karola De la Cuesta. On Goodreads and available at most online retailers in EN and SP (ask your library): https://lnkd.in/eitSUk4c

    If like us you are also working on these issues, we welcome your interest in potential collaborations. Check out “How to Get Involved”.

    Infographic from Respect International: https://lnkd.in/exRb_NNA

    AIMS Hackathon

  • WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program

    WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program

    Proud and happy to see that our Fellow, cybersecurity specialist Temitope Banjo-CISM will be joining Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program.

  • Tackling AI Transparency Concerns in Biomedical Research: Bringing a Communication-Participatory Approach to the Conversation

    Tackling AI Transparency Concerns in Biomedical Research: Bringing a Communication-Participatory Approach to the Conversation

    Announcement by Leslie Salgado: “Happy to announce that my book chapter “Tackling AI Transparency Concerns in Biomedical Research: Bringing a Communication-Participatory Approach to the Conversation” is now published as part of the book “Artificial Intelligence in Biobanking. Ethical, Legal and Societal Challenges.” In my chapter, I address questions concerning transparency, explainability and interpretability from a communication-participatory stance. ” Congratulations, Leslie, and thanks for your work!

    Read it at Routledge

  • Shaping AI Justice Together: Join Canada’s First Black Consultation on Responsible AI Governance

    Shaping AI Justice Together: Join Canada’s First Black Consultation on Responsible AI Governance

    Announcement by Jake Okechukwu Effoduh: “I’m convening 40 brilliant minds at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law to ensure Canada’s new AI governance framework centers racial equity, accountability, and justice.

    Shaping AI Justice Together: Join Canada’s First Black Consultation on Responsible AI Governance

    Calling all Black and racial justice experts working at the forefront of algorithmic fairness: this is your invitation to help define Canada’s AI future.

    If you or someone you know is doing this critical work, step forward. Share widely, and be part of this historic conversation.

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  • The Architecture of Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Accountability

    The Architecture of Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Accountability

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key factor driving change in industries, organizations, and society. While technological capabilities advance rapidly, the mechanisms guiding AI implementation reveal critical structural flaws (Closing the AI accountability gap). There lies an opportunity to architect a future where we can collaboratively design systems that leverage AI to augment human capabilities while upholding ethical integrity.

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  • Beyond mere automation: A techno-functional framework for reimagining gen-AI in supply chain operations

    Beyond mere automation: A techno-functional framework for reimagining gen-AI in supply chain operations

    As Generative AI (Gen-AI) continues to evolve rapidly, its potential to transform supply chain operations remains largely unexplored. Narrowing in on retail supply chain, this paper presents a taxonomy diagram that categorizes trends in Gen-AI adoption across various functions thereby mapping current Gen-AI capabilities and identifying immediate opportunities and potential challenges. We identify several key patterns in Gen-AI integration, including the automation of routine cognitive tasks, and enhancement of human decision-making capabilities. We posit that while Gen-AI shows immense promise in improving supply chain efficiency and resilience, successful implementation requires careful consideration of existing workflows, user capabilities, and organizational readiness. Finally, we present a cohesive vision for scaling Gen-AI in Supply Chain operations. Ultimately, this position paper provides insights for both practitioners looking to implement Gen-AI solutions and researchers exploring the future of AI in and for supply chain management.

    Read the full workshop report here.

  • Work in Progress: Exclusive Rhetoric in AI Conference Mission Statements

    Work in Progress: Exclusive Rhetoric in AI Conference Mission Statements

    AI conferences are pivotal spaces for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and shaping the trajectory of research, practice, and education. This paper presents preliminary findings from an analysis of AI conference mission statements, investigating how their stated goals affect who is welcomed into AI conversations. We find that many mission statements reflect assumptions that may unintentionally narrow participation and reinforce disciplinary and institutional silos. This limits engagement from a broad range of contributors—including educators, students, working professionals, and even younger users —who are essential to a thriving AI ecosystem. We advocate for clearer framing that supports democratizing and demystifying AI. By broadening participation and intentionally fostering cross-sector and interdisciplinary connections, AI conferences can help unlock more innovation.

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  • Keeping Players Hooked: Story-Driven iGaming Ecosystem

    Keeping Players Hooked: Story-Driven iGaming Ecosystem

    This GitHub project explores how to:

    ✅ Build modular narrative systems that expand over seasons and quests. ✅ Design story-powered payment systems that turn transactions into experiences. ✅ Grow sustainable gaming enterprises around live storytelling, community co-creation, and ethical monetization. ✅ Create ecosystems where players return not out of compulsion, but love for the story.

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  • Yakshi: A Transmedia Narrative Exploration

    Yakshi: A Transmedia Narrative Exploration

    At Smart Story Labs, we are excited to announce a new GitHub project that dives into the transmedia narrative of Yakshi – reimagining this South Asian folklore spirit as a lens to explore cross-cultural storytelling, feminist hauntings, and ecological narratives.

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