Felix M. Simon
@felixsimon.bsky.social
Research Fellow in AI and News, Reuters Institute, Oxford University | Research Associate & PhD, Oxford Internet Institute | Junior Research Fellow, Corpus Christi College | AI, news, (mis)info, democracy | My views etc…
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Felix M. Simon
@felixsimon.bsky.social
· Nov 11
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I’m a research fellow in AI and news at @reutersinstitute.bsky.social at Oxford University. I mostly work on AI & news, with frequent excursions into misinfo & tech power, all tied to democracy & information ecosystems.
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I’m a research fellow in AI and news at @reutersinstitute.bsky.social at Oxford University. I mostly work on AI & news, with frequent excursions into misinfo & tech power, all tied to democracy & information ecosystems.
I am 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇪🇺 in 🇬🇧 and post about 👆(and a bit of banter…)
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They know what they say is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
The media know that what they repeat is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Their supporters know what they are told is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Telling the truth is not enough, unless people care about the truth.
The media know that what they repeat is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Their supporters know what they are told is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Telling the truth is not enough, unless people care about the truth.
January 24, 2026 at 11:25 PM
They know what they say is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
The media know that what they repeat is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Their supporters know what they are told is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Telling the truth is not enough, unless people care about the truth.
The media know that what they repeat is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Their supporters know what they are told is untrue, they do not care it is untrue.
Telling the truth is not enough, unless people care about the truth.
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I cannot tell you how absolutely infuriatingly this stuff comes across to Europeans.
When we say America is no longer a reliable ally, it goes considerably deeper than Donald Trump himself. This kind of complacent, condescending shit is a *huge* part of it.
When we say America is no longer a reliable ally, it goes considerably deeper than Donald Trump himself. This kind of complacent, condescending shit is a *huge* part of it.
Newsom: "It was remarkably boring. It was remarkably insignificant. He was never going invade Greenland. It was never real."
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM
I cannot tell you how absolutely infuriatingly this stuff comes across to Europeans.
When we say America is no longer a reliable ally, it goes considerably deeper than Donald Trump himself. This kind of complacent, condescending shit is a *huge* part of it.
When we say America is no longer a reliable ally, it goes considerably deeper than Donald Trump himself. This kind of complacent, condescending shit is a *huge* part of it.
Nobel Taking The Piss Prize
January 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Nobel Taking The Piss Prize
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Nobel Please Prize
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Nobel Please Prize
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I hear #ica26 @icahdq.bsky.social notifications are going out, so here’s my annual reminder to put outcomes into perspective for early-career folks (full disclosure: I didn’t apply this year).
1. In this industry, rejection is the modal outcome. #epss2026 section convenors had over 2500 submissions, far more than the 3-day event can accommodate. This is a normal situation for major conferences. bsky.app/profile/epss...
🔝 EPSS received 2,514 paper submissions, authored and co-authored by 3,572 researchers from across the community.
Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
1/
Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
1/
January 15, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I hear #ica26 @icahdq.bsky.social notifications are going out, so here’s my annual reminder to put outcomes into perspective for early-career folks (full disclosure: I didn’t apply this year).
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Chat about this paper naturally focuses on the headline about AI being high “impact” but also narrowing science; a nice something-for-everyone (including the haters) story. Looking at Fig 2, you might ask “How can they have 30 yrs of impact data for AI?” Well, … www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Chat about this paper naturally focuses on the headline about AI being high “impact” but also narrowing science; a nice something-for-everyone (including the haters) story. Looking at Fig 2, you might ask “How can they have 30 yrs of impact data for AI?” Well, … www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Interesting postdoc position on AI and journalism with @tomasdodds.bsky.social and the @publictechmedialab.bsky.social at the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Tomas is a good egg, so do apply 🥚
wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
Postdoctoral Researcher - Public Media Tech Lab
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Employees in Training Emplo...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Interesting postdoc position on AI and journalism with @tomasdodds.bsky.social and the @publictechmedialab.bsky.social at the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Tomas is a good egg, so do apply 🥚
wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
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it's worth noting that the shift from Wikipedia to AI for factual summaries also removes our ability to audit the information trail and reveal systematic manipulation like this. AI can offer sources, but nothing like the timestamped/IP address-linked edit history of wikis
bsky.app/profile/timb...
bsky.app/profile/timb...
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
it's worth noting that the shift from Wikipedia to AI for factual summaries also removes our ability to audit the information trail and reveal systematic manipulation like this. AI can offer sources, but nothing like the timestamped/IP address-linked edit history of wikis
bsky.app/profile/timb...
bsky.app/profile/timb...
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About 18 months ago I sent this letter, along with a copy of my book, to a number of MPs and peers, including Wes Streeting. I never got a response (which to be fair was my baseline expectation), but it’s still disheartening to see today’s news about Haidt’s invitation to speak to policymakers.
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
About 18 months ago I sent this letter, along with a copy of my book, to a number of MPs and peers, including Wes Streeting. I never got a response (which to be fair was my baseline expectation), but it’s still disheartening to see today’s news about Haidt’s invitation to speak to policymakers.
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The UK has some of the best social media and digital tech effects researchers in the world. I find it mind-boggling they haven’t been considered first.
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The UK has some of the best social media and digital tech effects researchers in the world. I find it mind-boggling they haven’t been considered first.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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about whether and how Gen AI is affecting their professions
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Actual experts in the UK:
@orbenamy.bsky.social
@shuhbillskee.bsky.social
@sonialivingstone.bsky.social
@peteetchells.bsky.social
But no, let’s consult an academic activist who’s been called out on his methods more times than I can count.
@orbenamy.bsky.social
@shuhbillskee.bsky.social
@sonialivingstone.bsky.social
@peteetchells.bsky.social
But no, let’s consult an academic activist who’s been called out on his methods more times than I can count.
A number of world-leading experts who have conducted extensive quality research on this topic work in the UK, but no, Labour wants to make policy by airport book. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Wes Streeting asks US expert Jonathan Haidt to address officials on social media ban for under-16s
Exclusive: Health secretary issues invitation in push for UK to consider copying landmark restrictions in Australia
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Actual experts in the UK:
@orbenamy.bsky.social
@shuhbillskee.bsky.social
@sonialivingstone.bsky.social
@peteetchells.bsky.social
But no, let’s consult an academic activist who’s been called out on his methods more times than I can count.
@orbenamy.bsky.social
@shuhbillskee.bsky.social
@sonialivingstone.bsky.social
@peteetchells.bsky.social
But no, let’s consult an academic activist who’s been called out on his methods more times than I can count.
One of the most interesting interviews I did towards the end of last year was for this article by the FT's Victoria Craig who came to me with a rather interesting predicament: Readers mistaking her voice for AI-generated.
AI podcast presenters are here — but I’m not one of them
The question of my authenticity highlights the confusion felt in this age of media distrust
www.ft.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
One of the most interesting interviews I did towards the end of last year was for this article by the FT's Victoria Craig who came to me with a rather interesting predicament: Readers mistaking her voice for AI-generated.
First day back in the office
Weather: Appropriately English ✅
Tea: On to my third cup ✅
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Weather: Appropriately English ✅
Tea: On to my third cup ✅
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January 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
First day back in the office
Weather: Appropriately English ✅
Tea: On to my third cup ✅
Email response status: Loading 🪫
Weather: Appropriately English ✅
Tea: On to my third cup ✅
Email response status: Loading 🪫
I’ve long held that it makes more sense to think of the Trump administration along the lines of a royal court and that you get more from eg reading Hilary Mantel’s books on Henry VIII’s court than IR books if you want to make sense of this all.
@abenewman.bsky.social’s takes such a lens here.
@abenewman.bsky.social’s takes such a lens here.
1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland
The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to “stop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.
abcnews.go.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I’ve long held that it makes more sense to think of the Trump administration along the lines of a royal court and that you get more from eg reading Hilary Mantel’s books on Henry VIII’s court than IR books if you want to make sense of this all.
@abenewman.bsky.social’s takes such a lens here.
@abenewman.bsky.social’s takes such a lens here.
Welcome 2026! I’ve decided to start the year with a quick look at climate change and AI. As everyone I know was talking about AI in 2025, it seemed like climate change had fallen by the wayside, despite the urgency of the threat of a rapidly warming planet.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Welcome 2026! I’ve decided to start the year with a quick look at climate change and AI. As everyone I know was talking about AI in 2025, it seemed like climate change had fallen by the wayside, despite the urgency of the threat of a rapidly warming planet.
Give the gift of love this Christmas and turn off motion smoothing on your parent’s TV
December 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Give the gift of love this Christmas and turn off motion smoothing on your parent’s TV
I really ran out of time this year so instead of trying to get through my remaining Christmas cards I've decided to throw my hands into the air and keep it digital. A very happy Christmas and a good start into 2026 to you all 🎄✨
December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I really ran out of time this year so instead of trying to get through my remaining Christmas cards I've decided to throw my hands into the air and keep it digital. A very happy Christmas and a good start into 2026 to you all 🎄✨
Chris Rea, driving home for Christmas the final time. RIP
December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Chris Rea, driving home for Christmas the final time. RIP
I closed my conference agenda this year with the Ditchley Summit on The Role of the New Fourth Estate in Renewing Democracy. Some reflections in the thread below.
[Under the Ditchley rule I cannot say who said what and the below are purely my own views]
[Under the Ditchley rule I cannot say who said what and the below are purely my own views]
December 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I closed my conference agenda this year with the Ditchley Summit on The Role of the New Fourth Estate in Renewing Democracy. Some reflections in the thread below.
[Under the Ditchley rule I cannot say who said what and the below are purely my own views]
[Under the Ditchley rule I cannot say who said what and the below are purely my own views]
"If this sounds borderline unwatchable, well, yes, 2000 Meters to Andriivka is almost unspeakably devastating. I have never left a film more psychically and physically sore"
Good of the Guardian to pick "2000 Metres to Andriivka" as its 2nd best film this year.
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Good of the Guardian to pick "2000 Metres to Andriivka" as its 2nd best film this year.
youtu.be/xRSPxuptLd8?...
2000 Meters To Andriivka - Official UK Trailer
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December 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"If this sounds borderline unwatchable, well, yes, 2000 Meters to Andriivka is almost unspeakably devastating. I have never left a film more psychically and physically sore"
Good of the Guardian to pick "2000 Metres to Andriivka" as its 2nd best film this year.
youtu.be/xRSPxuptLd8?...
Good of the Guardian to pick "2000 Metres to Andriivka" as its 2nd best film this year.
youtu.be/xRSPxuptLd8?...
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🚨 📖 Final output for this year: I am thrilled to present the summary report from our summer symposium "Reckoning with AI Agents", co-authored with @amyrossarguedas.bsky.social and Linda Eggert.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨 📖 Final output for this year: I am thrilled to present the summary report from our summer symposium "Reckoning with AI Agents", co-authored with @amyrossarguedas.bsky.social and Linda Eggert.
➡ buff.ly/Ol8Xd7P
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🚨 📖 Final output for this year: I am thrilled to present the summary report from our summer symposium "Reckoning with AI Agents", co-authored with @amyrossarguedas.bsky.social and Linda Eggert.
➡ buff.ly/Ol8Xd7P
➡ buff.ly/Ol8Xd7P
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨 📖 Final output for this year: I am thrilled to present the summary report from our summer symposium "Reckoning with AI Agents", co-authored with @amyrossarguedas.bsky.social and Linda Eggert.
➡ buff.ly/Ol8Xd7P
➡ buff.ly/Ol8Xd7P
At this point an annual tradition: a list of my favourite readings in 2025.
See the thread or article to find out who made the cut. A very happy Christmas to you all from Oxford and happy reading🎄
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See the thread or article to find out who made the cut. A very happy Christmas to you all from Oxford and happy reading🎄
buff.ly/3b56Q4t
My Favourite Books of 2025
Reading recommendations and inspiration for last-minute gifts
felixsimon.medium.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At this point an annual tradition: a list of my favourite readings in 2025.
See the thread or article to find out who made the cut. A very happy Christmas to you all from Oxford and happy reading🎄
buff.ly/3b56Q4t
See the thread or article to find out who made the cut. A very happy Christmas to you all from Oxford and happy reading🎄
buff.ly/3b56Q4t
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