Opt-out, abstain, unplug. A systematic review of the voluntary digital disconnection literature
Temporary and permanent disconnection from digital devices, platforms, or tools has gained
traction from users and, subsequently, in academic discourse. A rapidly growing body of …
traction from users and, subsequently, in academic discourse. A rapidly growing body of …
The dimensions of data labor: A road map for researchers, activists, and policymakers to empower data producers
Many recent technological advances (eg ChatGPT and search engines) are possible only
because of massive amounts of user-generated data produced through user interactions …
because of massive amounts of user-generated data produced through user interactions …
Data leverage: A framework for empowering the public in its relationship with technology companies
Many powerful computing technologies rely on implicit and explicit data contributions from
the public. This dependency suggests a potential source of leverage for the public in its …
the public. This dependency suggests a potential source of leverage for the public in its …
Measuring the monetary value of online volunteer work
Online volunteers are a crucial labor force that keeps many for-profit systems afloat (eg
social media platforms and online review sites). Despite their substantial role in upholding …
social media platforms and online review sites). Despite their substantial role in upholding …
Building, Shifting, & Employing Power: A Taxonomy of Responses From Below to Algorithmic Harm
A large body of research has attempted to ensure that algorithmic systems adhere to notions
of fairness and transparency. Increasingly, researchers have highlighted that mitigating …
of fairness and transparency. Increasingly, researchers have highlighted that mitigating …
Hate raids on twitch: Understanding real-time human-bot coordinated attacks in live streaming communities
Online harassment and content moderation have been well-documented in online
communities. However, new contexts and systems always bring new ways of harassment …
communities. However, new contexts and systems always bring new ways of harassment …
Protest privacy recommendations: An analysis of digital surveillance circumvention advice during black lives matter protests
This paper describes a qualitative study of media and advocacy publications about digital
surveillance in the context of Black Lives Matter protests, including recommendations for …
surveillance in the context of Black Lives Matter protests, including recommendations for …
Why users hack: Conflicting interests and the political economy of software
It is often assumed that the interests of users and developers coincide, sharing a common
goal of good design. Yet users often desire functionality that goes beyond what designers …
goal of good design. Yet users often desire functionality that goes beyond what designers …
Data Agency Theory: A Precise Theory of Justice for AI Applications
Data collection methods for AI applications have been heavily scrutinized by researchers,
policymakers, and the general public. In this paper, we propose data agency theory (DAT), a …
policymakers, and the general public. In this paper, we propose data agency theory (DAT), a …
Methods for generating typologies of non/use
Prior studies of technology non-use demonstrate the need for approaches that go beyond a
simple binary distinction between users and non-users. This paper proposes a set of two …
simple binary distinction between users and non-users. This paper proposes a set of two …