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Exploring Emotion AI and Justice: A Conversation with Nazanin Andalibi

Nazanin Andalibi, currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures, is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Information and an influential scholar in critical social computing and human–computer interaction. Her research examines how sociotechnical systems—especially AI and social media—shape experiences of marginality, privacy, and justice. In this interview below, Andalibi discusses her work on AI, marginality, and justice…

A Conversation with Nazanin Andalibi
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Digital Futures Focus Period 2026: Symposium on Fostering Human Agency in AI-Mediated Education 22-24 April

The Symposium on Fostering Human Agency in AI-Mediated Education brings together an invited group of international scholars and practitioners from education, learning sciences, cognitive science, human–computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Over three days, the event will explore how human agency can be understood, supported, and sustained in a world increasingly shaped by AI systems…

Symposium: Fostering Human Agency in AI-Mediated Education
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How technology and identity shape each other: A conversation with Oliver L. Haimson

Oliver L. Haimson is a leading scholar in social computing and human–computer interaction and currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures. In this interview, Haimson discusses how digital platforms shape identity, how trans communities adapt technologies to meet their needs, and what platforms can do to create safer online spaces…

Conversation with Oliver L. Haimson
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Successful 3rd Digital Futures Young Scientist Conference brings community together in Stockholm

On March 12, 2026, researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars gathered at the Digital Futures Hub, for the 3rd Digital Futures Young Scientist Conference. The one-day event provided a vibrant platform for early-career researchers working with Digital Futures–affiliated faculty to present their work, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across disciplines…

3rd Digital Futures Young Scientist Conference
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Digital Futures and Region Stockholm visit the Intervention Centre in Oslo

24/03/2026

Representatives from Digital Futures—Annika Szabo Portela, Executive Director, and Urban Forssell, Head of AI Strategy…

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Exploring Emotion AI and Justice: A Conversation with Nazanin Andalibi

19/03/2026

Nazanin Andalibi, currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures, is an Associate Professor at the University…

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How technology and identity shape each other: A conversation with Oliver L. Haimson

16/03/2026

Oliver L. Haimson is a leading scholar in social computing and human–computer interaction whose work…

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Industry-Academia AI Workshop at KTH

March 26, 2026

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Valhallavägen 79, Stockholm, Sweden

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Seminar | Open events

Built Environment Safety in AI Era

March 26, 2026

Digital Futures hub, Osquars Backe 5, floor 2 at KTH main campus OR Zoom

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The Material Cloud Film Festival: In the Belly of AI

April 14, 2026

Bio Skandia, Drottninggatan 82, Stockholm

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Our vision is to shape a sustainable society – economically, environmentally, and socially – through digital transformation.

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Our goal is to establish Digital Futures as one of the top five university research centers globally in digital transformation technologies, fostering close collaboration between academia, industry, and society.

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