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Steph Wright @elmosmoe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

MUST WATCH FILM ALERT - For those of you in and around Edinburgh on 22 Aug, come along to the @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social to watch the fantastic Ghost in the Machine documentary. In partnership with @our-ai-collective.bsky.social Find out what AI is really about! youtu.be/i9DAv0D7tnY?...

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GHOST IN THE MACHINE (2026) OFFICIAL TRAILER

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

That is a shock - so sorry to hear this! :/ Got to ask what have we become as a scholarly community...? What kind of talks about AI are taking up space...? 😐

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 16/07/2026

This week, UofG hosted the International Conference on Social Media & Society, bringing together 300+ researchers from around the world to explore the relationship between social media and society. Organiser Dr Mark Wong shares his reflections ⬇️ Thank you to everyone who joined us in Glasgow!

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Gratitude from the bottom of my heart to the incredible organising committee who I learned so much from: @zoetanja.bsky.social l @harrytdyer.bsky.social @danifesto.bsky.social @devinasarwatay.bsky.social @estebanmorales.bsky.social Irida Ntalla @yingwenwang.bsky.social & Yue Qin 8/8

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Huge thanks to VP Rachel Sandison, External Relations teams, Tom Rice. An honour to be supported by 575th anniversary celebration. The venues support have been incredible: @glasgow.ac.uk | @uofgarc.bsky.social | Glasgow University Union 7/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thanks to @uofgussp.bsky.social Annette Hastings, presented one of the prizes at our awards ceremony, noting the leadership of interdisciplinary digital/AI research in the Division and @uofgsps.bsky.social 6/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Grateful to have senior leaders in @glasgow.ac.uk offering support: @uofgsocsci.bsky.social Graeme Roy commended efforts of #SMSociety to promote interdisciplinary research to tackle one of the most urgent real-world challenges of our time: What digital futures do we want? Who gets to decide? 5/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Many participants not only enjoyed the conference, but really felt a part of this community. This has been a really special 3 days and a light of hope that many of us need and will hold on to for a long time. It was incredible to host this conference @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social 4/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There is so much to say about the exciting research we've showcased in this incredible conference, founded by @socialmedialab.ca in 2010. But one thing stuck out above all: We can do intellectually excellent research without compromising on values of equity, integrity, and community. 3/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Video credit to the amazing conference volunteer #SMSociety socials takeover: @demilee-digitals.bsky.social and Matthew Cotter. This is what good research should look like, where everyone feels valued, respected, and listened to. We can have informed, healthy debates on social media, platforms, AI.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hosting the International Conference on Social Media & Society @socialmediaandsociety.org at Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk 300 attendees, 6 continents, 190+ papers, 40+ posters, 10+ workshops/panels. See some of the interdisciplinary world-changing research on social media, platforms, AI at #SMSociety ⬇️

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#SMSociety 2026 at @glasgow.ac.uk next week! Full press release: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... “a different path must be possible and fairness and public concerns should at the heart of its development. We as a society must demand better, fairer, and more ethical ways of developing technology.”

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UofG hosts International Conference on Social Media & Society

An international conference that puts the spotlight on social media and society will be hosted by the University of Glasgow.

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Our AI Collective CIC @our-ai-collective.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A bit late to give a shout out on here but check out this brilliant blog from @markwong.bsky.social about how we need to address AI and its role in racism. Given the recent horrific scenes across the UK of racist attacks and rhetoric, it's a timely post! www.our-ai-collective.info/news-and-blo...

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Why we need to talk about AI and racism, now — Our AI Collective

Blog post from Dr Mark Wong. People are being regularly and increasingly other-ed, excluded, and discriminated against by AI because of their skin colour and race. This should not be normal.

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International Conference on Social Media & Society @socialmediaandsociety.org · 03/07/2026

Countdown to #SMSociety 2026 - 10 days until we meet in Glasgae! We can't wait to get to Glasgow and begin final preparations. Please do have a look at the programme socialmediaandsociety.org/smsociety-20... also in a pdf version if you prefer: socialmediaandsociety.org/wp-content/u...

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#SMSociety 2026 Conference Programme – #SMSociety 2026 | July 13-15, 2026 | Location: University of Glasgow

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Dr. Elinor Carmi @elinorcarmi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Check out our new op-ed! With @taniaduarte.bsky.social @markwong.bsky.social, @suoman.bsky.social, & @timdavies.org.uk. We argue that these collabs normalize close relationships w/Big-Tech, setting them up to be key actors in governance who provide tech solutions to important social ‘problems’.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

So sorry to see this @abeba.bsky.social. This censorship/complicity is unacceptable and the stress you were put under was inexcusable. AI for good only for the few and business-as-usual. Your critical work is absolutely incredible and speaks truth against big tech power. In solidarity & support.

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 11/07/2025

A short blogpost detailing my experience of censorship at the AI for Good Summit with links to both original and censored versions of slides and links to my talk aial.ie/blog/2025-ai...

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Reflections on the last minute censorship of my keynote at the AI for Good Summit 2025

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Hats off! 3️⃣ of our team just got elected at the Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social AGM 2025 💪 @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social was elected as Exec Committee Member 👏 @serena-pattaro.bsky.social & @markwong.bsky.social as Editorial Board Members for the Journal of Social Policy 🙌

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Our own @markwong.bsky.social - elected as Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Social Policy - is Senior Lecturer with expertise in data & AI policies, racial justice & participatory methodologies. Mark aims to tap his global networks to elevate JSP as a top venue for debate on policy & AI 🙌

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Congrats to @markwong.bsky.social & Aunam Quyoum whose Code of Practice (with Ankita Mishra) has been endorsed by the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation & Technology & cited in @auditscotland.bsky.social's & @scvo.scot's ‪resources 👏 Info: www.primecommunities.online/outputs/code...

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A timely read from @markwong.bsky.social on the Centre's blog this week, ahead of today's #SpringStatement, and a great thread from Mark here highlighting the key points 👇 📝UK Government going full steam ahead with AI but left the people behind Read in full 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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UK Government going full steam ahead with AI but left the people behind

24 March 2025: As Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) use in the civil service, Dr Mark Wong examines the UK's approach to AI. Drawing on his research, he...

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

See more details and resources signposted in the blog post: *UK Government going full steam ahead with AI but left the people behind* www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @ukri.org

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

What we need is to involve the public in AI governance. This will allow participation of diverse perspectives to determine and audit how AI should or should not be used in government. See more: what we are doing in the Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies (PHAWM) project.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Co-design methods, e.g. people’s panels, ensure the lived expertise of adversely-racialised people are valued and listened to in the AI ecosystem. This echoes @demos-uk.bsky.social call for government to shift from ‘citizen engagement to citizen participation’ to mobilise mission-led government.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Research I’ve led at University of Glasgow shows preventing inequalities in digital services and AI requires involving the public. Our co-created code of practice provides an example of how the government can develop digital services in more equitable ways. (see links in blog)

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Policies need to ensure AI is fair and beneficial for everyone before it gets further rolled out in government departments. UK government needs to involve the public to decide how and why AI is used in #publicsector. #ResponsibleAI is about considering who is most impacted & rebalance who has power.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I wrote a blogpost for @uofgpolicy.bsky.social: UK Government going full steam ahead with AI but left the people behind. Ahead of the #SpringStatement, the Prime Minister & Chancellor claimed today AI makes substantial cuts to civil service ‘more than possible’. But this faith in AI is misplaced.

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This work is done as part of the @UKRI_News funded project, 'Protecting Minoritised Ethnic Community Online' (thanks to the UKRI strategic priorities fund & REPHRAIN). We want to thank everyone, the team, project partners, participants contributed to this work. 8

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Our paper contributes to the growing debates on the importance of centering the role #marginalised communities play in data and AI and amplify the voice of those most impacted. Read our article to find out more about how #codesign is important for trustworthy services 7/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Our evidence reveals nuanced realties of emotions, frustration, and hopes that racialised people have towards making digital services fairer and trustworthy. The article highlights co-design as a desired path by racialised peoples towards realising change and justice. 6/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Ample evidence in #criticalAI studies has revealed #AIharms on racialised people. AI models cause harm by transmitting discrimination, toxicity, misinformation, and negative stereotypes. what is lesser known is how people makes sense of and navigate these systems and harms. 5/n

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

What we found was issues related to trust, data privacy, and poorer quality access to services. Such experiences are shaped by the fears and lived experience of racism. We outline our case for a co-design approach to guide public and private sectors’ decision-making and #policy 4

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We argue it is imperative to understand, and value, racialised minorities’ #livedexperience to inform and improve digital services’ design. We drew on qualitative interviews and workshops with people who identify as a minoritised ethnic individuals across England and Scotland. 3

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Mark Wong @markwong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

@AunamQuyoum and I discussed the vulnerabilities minoritised ethnic people face in datafication processes & how they are racialised within data/algorithmic systems. The pace of change in policy and innovation remains slow, while #AI and #datadriven discrimination is rife. 2/n

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