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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

Help shape the future of UCD Digital Library by taking our 10-minute survey.

We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Brown maroon survey graphic with a series of drawings and illustrations taken from the UCD Digital Library.

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

⏩Last week, Centre director @elizabethfarries.bsky.social joined @rteprimetime.bsky.social for an exposé on the sale of geospatial mobile data, discussing how personal data is sold to create personalised adverts, highlighting concerns around privacy, app monitoring & "consent fatigue."

Dr Elizabeth Farries Interviewed for RTÉ PrimeTime - UCD Centre for Digital Policy

02.10.2025. Last week, RTÉ PrimeTime released a worrying exposé that revealed the widescale sale of geospatial data by compaies working in digital

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

@eugeniasiapera.bsky.social @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @paraickerrigan.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

There's still time to register for our upcoming book launch!
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute

Register via email or the QR code below

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 13d

@elizabethfarries.bsky.social @eugeniasiapera.bsky.social @paraickerrigan.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social

UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 13d

We welcome you to celebrate the launch of two new books, Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to The Cloud,
this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow!

RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 15d

👁️🤑 "Ad brokers pick it all up. They bundle it. They build this really detailed picture of what you're interested in and what you might do next. And then they sell it."

🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 13d

Be sure to watch this PrimeTime investigation, and catch our own @elizabethfarries.bsky.social discussing the issue of consent fatigue, privacy and data marketing!

UCDiSchool - UCD School of Information & Communication Studies @ucdischool.bsky.social · 13d

▶️ 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 @news.rte.ie 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘔𝘤𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥:
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

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Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale

Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigati...

www.rte.ie

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 16d

#FiveMoreYears #UCDDigitalPolicy #DigitalPolicyIE

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 16d

We're so grateful for the continued support of Microsoft Ireland. Via their partnership we have been able to continue to support research & education in digital policy that has benefitted researchers educators & stakeholders alike!

Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨

With a new General Purpose Technology (GPT) it isn't the early adopters that tend to get the greatest benefits, it is those who diffuse that new GPT fastest. That is the case with GAI and core to…...

With a new General Purpose Technology (GPT) it isn't the early adopters that tend to get the greatest benefits, it is those who diffuse that new GPT fastest. That is the case with GAI and core to that...

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 21d

We're ✨delighted ✨ to welcome to the Centre @michaelgeers.bsky.social Assistant Professor at @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social

We're thrilled to welcome you, Michael, and look forward to celebrating your future projects and works🎉

Read more on Michael's work at the link below! 👇

Michael Geers - UCD Centre for Digital Policy

Michael Geers is a behavioral scientist and a tenure-track assistant professor of Marketing at the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University

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Policing Insight @policinginsight.bsky.social · 23d

EU terror update highlights increase in young extremists as recruiters target digital addiction and isolation
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EU terror update highlights increase in young extremists as recruiters target digital addiction and isolation

The 2025 edition of the European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) has highlighted the growing number of young people involved in terrorism, and the use of artificial intelligence...

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 28d

We're so excited to start this new fall semester! 🍂
What are you most excited about this new academic year??

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 29d

Welcome back, UCD students! Let’s make this term unforgettable. 🍀📚 #UCDLife #BackToCampus

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · 29d

Do our members ever take a break? Nah!

Dr Alexandros Minotakis has recently published an article on generative AI and news media, "Concerned, Unprepared and Burdened by the Past: Generative AI in Greek Newsroom."

Read the full piece at the link below ⬇️

Concerned, Unprepared and Burdened by the Past: Generative AI in Greek Newsrooms

Over the past five years, innovative AI systems, including applications based on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), have emerged. Text, image, video, and symbol manipulation are now wi...

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FORSEE @forsee-research.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interesting public lecture series organised by @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social!

If you want to learn more about #AI 's impacts on different aspects of human life, make sure to add these dates to your calendar! 👉 www.tcd.ie/news_events/...

#Ethics #Democracy #Economy

Free public lecture series explores artificial intelligence and society

The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is hosting a free public lecture series, 'AI: The Age of Disruption', exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on human life.

www.tcd.ie

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Centre member and AI Accountability Lab founder @abeba.bsky.social and colleauges have published a new, open access article, "Computer-vision powers surveillance technology." Read the full fascinating piece at the link below!

Computer-vision research powers surveillance technology - Nature

An analysis of research papers and citing patents indicates the extensive ties between computer-vision research and surveillance.

www.nature.com

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 4

☕ All are welcome, parking is free, and refreshments are available.
#BookFair #RareBooks #IrishHistory #Bibliophile #DublinEvents #MountMerrion #CollectorsCorner #AutumnReads

UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thousands of titles await: From Foclóir Béarla agus Gaedhilge (1935) to signed Pat Liddy limited editions, traditional Irish boat lore, and medieval Dublin histories.
📚 First editions, signed books, rare prints, Irish history, poetry, ephemera, military, transport, coins, and more.

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 4

🍂 Autumn is here! Time for books, jumpers, and the return of the Dublin Book Fairs!
Join us on Sunday 14th September at Merrion Parish Community Centre for a full house of Irish book dealers offering treasures for every reader and collector.

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 19

A new journal and call for papers?! 😀

Dr Alexandros Minotakis has joined the editorial board of the new academic journal Workers and Capital

We're thrilled to share this informationm and a CfP "Historical Materialism: Workers and Capital"

Read more about the CfP and journal at the link below 👇

CfP new journal: "Historical Materialism: Workers and Capital" | Historical Materialism: Workers and Capital

workersandcapital.historicalmaterialism.org

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · Aug 18

Great to hear ADAPT & TU Dublin's Dr Dympna O’Sullivan on RTE Radio 1’s Reignite with Áine Kerr discussing why #AI must be accessible & relevant for older adults.

Catch up here 👉 agefriendlyai.ie/age-friendly...

@researchireland.ie | @wearetudublin.bsky.social | @rte.ie | @rteone.rte.ie

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 12

"The Online Safety Act gained widespread attention for the first time last month following the introduction of age verification requirements," X has since identified the Act Act an "overreach” and "a threat to free expression."

What are your thoughts on the recent uptakes of the OSA?

Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism

Scrapping the OSA would ignore the evidence of online harms that organisations like mine have spent years uncovering, from self-harm and suicide pr...

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Digital Constitutionalism Network @digiconstnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

New dashboard!

🔎 Explore 30+ years of Digital Bills of Rights

📊 Track trends in digital rights, from privacy & AI to platform governance. The dashboard helps explore how values have shifted over time, region & stakeholder type.

🔗 Try it here: lnkd.in/d_dXZNpG

#DigitalRights #REMIT

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · Jul 12

ICYMI, our newest report on 'Gore and Violent Extremism' is now available #openaccess on our website. Go to voxpol.eu/publications/.

Missed the launch webinar? Drop a line to [email protected] from your institutional email address and we'll share the link.

#PleaseRS

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UCD Centre for Digital Policy @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 5

What are your thoughts on this? Is it surprising given Meta's new crowdsourced content moderation policies and abandonment of factchecking?

"A survey of environmental activists found that nearly all of them have experienced harassment on social media, and a majority have feared for their safety."

Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey

The stats “were so much higher than we expected them to be.”

www.theverge.com

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