Kate Starbird

AI and Democracy: Insights from Katie Harbath

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Katie Harbath, CEO of Anchor Change, is a well-known figure in the tech world, especially from her time at Facebook as the Director of Public Policy for global elections. I had the pleasure of meeting Katie at DC’s iconic Hamilton restaurant, and she was incredibly generous with her insights and experiences. Lunch at the Hamilton … Continue reading AI and Democracy: Insights from Katie Harbath

How Rumours Shape Online Conversations: A Lecture by Prof. Kate Starbird

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Following on from my last post, last week Professor Starbird conducted a lecture on rumours, and how influence and improvisation shape online conversations. It's an hour long lecture but if you're clever you can watch at a slightly higher speed. My key takeaways are too long to summarise here - and I have not digested … Continue reading How Rumours Shape Online Conversations: A Lecture by Prof. Kate Starbird