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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD

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Scholar. Author. Educator. Artificial Intelligence + 🤖+ Media. Human-Machine Communication & Human-Computer Interaction. Former journalist. https://andrealguzman.net Latest book: "The SAGE Handbook of Human-Machine Communication"

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · Jan 10

For those of you who do not know me, I specialize in the study of human-machine communication 🤖: people's perceptions and use of AI; the integration of AI, social robots, and related technologies into media industries; and the adoption and implications of AI in higher ed.

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Josh Shepperd @joshshepperd.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks to American Campus, the podcast about the history of higher education, for featuring my book. We talk about how NPR and PBS emerged from equal access to education discourses. And how Media Studies originated as a strategy of public media activism.

How universities created NPR and PBS with Josh Shepperd - American Campus Podcast

How public universities gave rise to public mediaReferences and suggested readings:Josh Shepperd. 2023. Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting. University of Illinois Press.Laura G...

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 6h

Today, I was offered music for a procedure. The young worker asked if I wanted to listen to the classics when I said "pop music." I thought she was referring to the Stones but then realized she meant 90's music. The other worker then put on "adult contemporary." Off to write my obit, I guess.

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 1d

Has anyone tried the Apple AirPods real-time translation? Would like to know how they work generally. Any experience with them translating German would be extra helpful.

Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 2d

I have a roller bag, but am going to be gone for over a month. Need both a carryon and checked bag.

Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for new carry-on luggage that is not a roller bag. I travel often. Needs to be durable and (fairly) stylish. What do you good folks suggest? ✈🛄

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 3d

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

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Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

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Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence

Apple was hit with a lawsuit in California federal court by a pair of neuroscientists who say that the tech company misused thousands of copyrighted books to train its Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence model.

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 4d

Strongly worded, but 🎯

"Trump is putting Europe under pressure to water down its digital rulebook. But now more than ever, Europe should hold large US tech firms accountable"

The time is ripe to put the DSA, DMA, AI Act etc to work. Not pause or water down.

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The EU has a secret weapon to counter Trump’s economic bullying. It’s time to use it | Johnny Ryan

The anti-coercion instrument, or ‘trade bazooka’, is designed to shield against foreign pressure, says civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 5d

Whenever I have to cite Heidegger (and, trust me, I go out of my way not to), I always include a note that he was a Nazi. If you don't want people to write disparaging footnotes about you after you are dead, don't be a Nazi or do Nazi-like things. Pretty simple, really.

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 5d

Regular reminder that Amazon Prime Days is not a real holiday. Bezos does not need your money. Donate to a charity or support public media instead.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 6d

This is Eeyore. He led a sheriff's deputy to his grandma after she fell during their walk. We are awarding him the incredibly rare 15/10 (FB: OkaloosaSheriff)

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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · 7d

One of the more incredible stories out of LA this year has been how a taco review blog became the best on-the-ground coverage of ICE raids in the city.

They do a dispatch every day, follow-up on the kidnapped people (which almost no media outlet has done), and fact-check government claims.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 7d

@lataco.bsky.social first began as a blog documenting local Mexican cuisine. Now, it’s an essential reporting powerhouse to the city as Trump’s mass deportation plot unfolds.

Check out the latest from our friends at Reveal: tinyurl.com/4cm2bsdr

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 8d

We’re so thankful to everyone who is spreading the word about our work at The TRiiBE.

This moment demands more revolutionary voices in journalism. Support independent, Black-owned journalism today.

Make a monetary contribution: buy.stripe.com/00w14n5ZRbhk...

The TRiiBE is independent, Black-owned media.

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Andreas Jungherr @ajungherr.bsky.social · 7d

🧵 New publication: How do people feel about regulating #AI in election campaigns? 🧵

In a new article, @adrauc.bsky.social, @kunkakom.bsky.social, and I examine when and why people support stronger AI regulation in political competition.

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Explaining public preferences for regulating Artificial Intelligence in election campaigns: Evidence from the U.S. and Taiwan

The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in election campaigns, such as AI-generated political ads, automated messaging, and the widespread …

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Human-Machine Communication Interest Group @ica-hmc.bsky.social · 8d

Hey there HMC Community!!
A bit less than one month until the ICA-HMC paper submission deadline! Read our call for papers and sign up to be a reviewer! #ICA26
www.icahdq.org/mpage/HMC_CFP

International Communication Association

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Human-Machine Communication @hmcjournal.bsky.social · 11d

🚀 Just published: Human-Machine Communication Vol. 11 (2025) — Generative AI: Another Chapter of Human-Machine Communication
Delve into new research on how generative AI is reshaping discourse, agency, trust, education & more.
🔗 stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/

Human-Machine Communication | University of Central Florida

Designed as an international, interdisciplinary hub, Human-Machine Communication will publish high-impact scholarship examining human-machine communication.

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Kevin Daly @kevinddaly.bsky.social · 11d

Farewell to the sublime Dame Patricia Routledge.

Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96

The actor was best known for her role as the pretentious housewife Hyacinth Bucket, and for the series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

www.theguardian.com

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 11d

Please tell me that someone has put "Mr. Pope" on a t-shirt and is currently sending it to the Vatican. I honestly think the Pope would wear it. That would be very Chicago of him.

Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 11d

WHAT YOU FAIL TO SEE MR POPE

worm @rfksbrainworm.bsky.social · 12d

really enjoying all the people trying to explain the bible to the pope today

Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 11d

I'm hoping the unions take this on as they have done with some of the other craziness. I don't trust educational institutions to have spines. Solidarity.

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 12d

How is it that a dictionary is one of the few things giving me hope for the future? 😅

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 12d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 12d

Jane Goodall was a huge inspiration to numerous women scientists. More importantly, she was a good human who was intent on making our world a better place. Honor her memory by following her example.

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Erin Kappeler @erinkappeler.bsky.social · 13d

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 13d

"This technology that is ruining education has incredible potential to save education, if only I could figure out how to use it better to improve my students’ education."

I Need AI to Write Better Lesson Plans So My Students Stop Using AI to Write Their Papers

I care deeply about my students’ learning, but with all the new technologies available to help them cut corners, I worry that they’re not doing the...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 14d

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 14d

This is not how copyright works. Literally, the opposite. Also, this is legally stupid because it shows they can remove the work. Ergo, they have no defense for including it in the first place.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 14d

Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.

OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out

Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.

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Andrea L. Guzman, PhD @teachguz.bsky.social · 14d

I have no more info right now other than what is stated below. I just wanted to put it on people's radar so they can follow up as well.

Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 14d

I just introduced a new BIPARTISAN bill with Senator Hawley.

Our AI LEAD Act would open the courtroom to victims harmed by AI chatbots.

Let’s hold tech accountable and pass it into law.