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Author: Matthew Lombard

  • Call: AI, Youth and Communication in Digital Cultures: Ethics, Play, Imagination and Social Effects

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    Call for Chapters: AI, Youth and Communication in Digital Cultures: Ethics, Play, Imagination and Social EffectsSeville University Press (Editorial Universidad de Sevilla)http://commlist.org/archive/all/2026-03/msg00026.html Deadline for submission of abstracts and bio statements: April 6, 2026 In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is more present than ever, young digital citizens are increasingly immersed in ongoing technological transformations. Regulatory frameworks for AI, together with issues of transparency and ethics, remain among the main concerns today for young people: “the lack of control over personal data, fears of misuse, and frequent security breaches” (Shrestha et al., 2024). However, beyond policy concerns, AI is also…

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  • From deepfakes to chatbots: How AI is reinforcing sexual entitlement, fueling abuse

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    [In this link-filled story from Monash Lens, a doctoral candidate at Monash University in Australia explores some of the serious dangers created by increasingly convincing and easy-to-create sexualized deepfake videos and romantic interactions with chatbots. The story includes some of the author’s findings from her own research interviews with young people on the topic. See the original version of this story for a second image, a video, and links to a related story and two podcast episodes. –Matthew] [Image: Credit: Image: E+/Getty Images] From deepfakes to chatbots: How AI is reinforcing sexual entitlement, fuelling abuse By Ruby Sciberras, PhD Candidate,…

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  • Call: Symposium on AI and Cognitive Sciences in Education at AISB 2026

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    Call for Papers: Symposium on AI and Cognitive Sciences in EducationPart of the 2026 convention of the Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB)July 1, 2026University of Sussex, Brighton, United KingdomSymposium: https://aicsed.github.io/2026/index.htmlAISB 2026: https://aisb.org.uk/aisb-convention-2026/ Deadline for submission of extended abstracts: March 16, 2026 This symposium will form part of the Convention of The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB) 2026, which takes place at the University of Sussex in England, UK, on 1-2 July 2026. For details of the convention visit the AISB website.…

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  • How four universities are using VR and AI to teach soft skills

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    [This story from EdTech Magazine describes how people at four different universities are using presence-evoking technologies to teach their students essential soft skills including interpersonal communication, collaboration and adaptability. See the original version of the story for a second image and graphical features. –Matthew] How VR and AI Improve Soft Skills Development Higher education institutions are turning to training technologies to bridge soft-skills gaps among students. By Alexander Slagg, a freelance writer specializing in technology and education. He is an ongoing contributor to the CDW family of magazinesFebruary 20, 2026 Are today’s college graduates prepared for the demands of the…

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  • Call: Joint Conference on Serious Games 2026: Games as Epistemic Tools

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    Call for Papers: Joint Conference on Serious Games (JCSG) 2026: Games as Epistemic ToolsDecember 3-4, 2026University of MaltaValletta, Maltahttps://jointconference-on-seriousgames.org/2026/call-for-papersSee also JCSG portal: https://jointconference-on-seriousgames.org/ Deadline for submissions: May 13, 2026 The Joint Conference on Serious Games (JCSG) is dedicated to Serious Games and their multifaceted characteristics. The conference is concerned with all aspects related to the theory and practice of Serious Games, including (but not limited to) design, development and evaluation; assessment and efficacy; immersion and engagement; technology and platform considerations; and last but not least the wide range of application domains within which Serious Games can be applied.…

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  • Simulator shows how animals see to build empathy and reduce stress on livestock

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    [The Humane Handling Institute at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is using an augmented reality system that simulates the visual perception of different animals. The goals are to build empathy among students and livestock handlers and ultimately “create low-stress environments for livestock, which is better for the animals and makes operations [anywhere livestock are handled] run more smoothly.” –Matthew] [Image: UW-River Falls student Natalie Furhman navigates a cattle chute wearing Animal Eye Simulator augmented reality goggles while UWRF Humane Handling Institute (HHI) Program Manager Ashlynn Kirk watches the simulator’s display on a laptop computer. Credit: Pat Deninger] Through a cow’s…

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  • Call: “SHIFT: Shaping Human centered Interaction for Future Technologies” at IEEE MetroXRAINE 2026

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    Call for Papers: “SHIFT: Shaping Human centered Interaction for Future Technologies”A Workshop at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2026)October 20-23, 2026Chemnitz, GermanyWorkshop: https://metroxraine.org/shiftConference: https://metroxraine.org/ Deadline for submission of short abstracts: March 13, 2026 Nowadays, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with modern Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) technologies and eXtended Reality (XR) offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation. This thematic session aims to explore how AI while acting as a catalyst, interacts with broader HCI methods to enhance user experiences, foster engagement, and address critical Human Factors.…

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  • US military using HoloLens for expert remote aircraft cargo inspection and balancing

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    [TechRadar draws on a report from the U.S. Department of Defense (which has been calling itself the Department of War), for this story about a new use the military has developed for presence-evoking Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets. See the DoW report for more images and details, including this: “From a conference room back in Aviano, Air Force Airman 1st Class Delaney Boehm, a 724th AMS aircraft services specialist, guided the personnel in Vicenza through the joint inspection, circling areas on her screen that she wanted them to focus on.‘It was a great experience that showcased our squadrons’ innovative approach…

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  • Call: Opportunities and Challenges of Business Communication through AI (EUKO 2026)

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    Call for Papers: Opportunities and Challenges of Business Communication through AIEUKO 2026: European Cultures in Business Communication ConferenceOctober 22-24, 2026RWTH Aachen UniversityAachen, Germanyhttps://en.euko-network.net/https://en.euko-network.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/01/CfP_EUKO_2026_engl_final-3.pdf Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 15, 2026 The rapid development and dissemination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of corporate communication across Europe.  From customer interaction and corporate messaging to automated content creation and data-driven decision-making, AI technologies are redefining how organizations communicate internally and externally. These changes raise fundamental questions about quality, trust, ethics, and the human role in communication processes, as well as about the influence of cultures and societies on the…

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  • AI robots generate caring, handwritten letters that seem to be from humans

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    [Although most of us have received advertising and other business mail written and even printed to mimic a personal letter, this story from Futurism describes how the AI company Handwrytten and its competitors are taking the tactic to a new level by offering a service in which robots compose and ‘hand’-write (even in the purchaser’s cursive style) what seem like personal letters such as thank you notes and birthday cards. The goal is to save the purchaser time and effort while leading recipients to overlook the role of technology in the process. –Matthew] [Image: Credits: Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins /…

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  • Call: Cinematography of Today Conference

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    Call for Papers: The Cinematography of Today ConferenceJune 24-26, 2026Universidade LusófonaLisbon, Portugalhttps://cinematographyinprogress.com/index.php/cito/announcement/view/32 Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 24, 2026 The Cinematography of Today conference invites scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore the evolving art, craft, and theory of cinematography. This three-day event seeks to foster dialogue between academic research and professional practice, addressing the aesthetic, technical, educational, and ethical dimensions that shape contemporary image-making. As digital and analog practices, immersive technologies, and artificial intelligence redefine the cinematographic landscape, this conference offers a space for reflection, experimentation, and exchange among cinematographers, educators, students, and researchers from around the world.…

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  • UCF undergrad students use VR and AI to expand medical education

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    [In what sounds like an impressive campus-wide interdisciplinary program at the University of Central Florida, faculty from the UCF College of Medicine mentored undergraduate students studying engineering and computer science as the students developed two innovative tools that use presence-evoking technologies to expand and improve medical education. Details about each project are described in the story below (see the original version for a second image). –Matthew] [Image: Senior computer science students pose with their clinical imaging app project and Knightro at the College of Engineering and Computer Science Fall 2025 Senior Design Showcase] Student Research Expands Medical Education in Virtual…

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