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 …

Many recent technological advances (eg ChatGPT and search engines) are possible only
because of massive amounts of user-generated data produced through user interactions …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Online harassment and content moderation have been well-documented in online
communities. However, new contexts and systems always bring new ways of harassment …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …