Dear colleagues,
I'm organizing a panel for the AAS 2026 Annual Conference in Vancouver, tentatively titled "Information Integrity and Platform Governance in the Global South," and I'm looking for interested panelists to join.
This panel aims to explore the complex relationship between digital platform governance, information integrity, and the unique political, cultural, and technological dynamics of the Global South. In many regions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, platform algorithms, monetization models, and moderation policies are not always aligned with local information ecosystems, often amplifying misinformation, disinformation, and harmful content. At the same time, governments in these regions have responded with a mix of policy experimentation, regulation, and, at times, information control, raising questions about power, accountability, and civic rights.
We welcome contributions that examine these challenges from various perspectives, including:
- Platform policies and algorithmic amplification of mis/disinformation
- State responses to information disorders, including legislation and censorship
- Community-driven countermeasures and digital literacy initiatives
- The role of AI and emerging technologies in shaping information landscapes
- Cross-country or comparative insights across regions in the Global South
If you are interested, please email a 200–250 word abstract and tentative paper title to nuurrianti.jalli@okstate.edu by August 3rd (AOW). Scholars at all career stages are welcome.
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Nuurrianti Jalli
Assistant Professor
Oklahoma State University
nuurrianti@gmail.com------------------------------