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Basak Bozkurt
@basakbozkurt.bsky.social
PhD researcher @Oxford

#AI #HCI #fact-checking #climatechange #health
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Some exciting updates from @epgonline.bsky.social

1️⃣ CfP for EPG Online
2️⃣ Job market resources
3️⃣ #APSA2025 meet-up

Really glad to see these initiatives kicking off for the new academic year, and I’m looking forward to catching up with many of you in Vancouver! 🍁

#polisky #poliscijobs #psjobs
As the academic year approaches, here are some updates on upcoming EPG events & initiatives 👇
August 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Excited to have presented my research at the #HCIxB2025 hybrid workshop!
In my presentation, "The Role of AI in Fact-Checking: HCI Perspectives from the Global South," I shared preliminary findings on how AI tools are shaping fact-checking practices across the Global South. 🌍🤖
April 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Richard Stallman is in town! A legend in the world of free software! #RMS #Oxford #Freesoftware
April 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I had the opportunity to take part in the Milton Wolf Seminar as one of Emerging Scholars, held under the theme “Ouroboros: The Infinite Loop of Media, Democracy, and Diplomacy” from April 8-10, in Vienna. In my presentation, I discussed how generative AI is reshaping the fact-checking ecosystem.
April 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our new blog article, "Election Interference: How Tech, Race, and Disinformation Can Influence the U.S. Election", is now live on the OII Blog! Read it here: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... #USElection2024
November 1, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Presented my poster at #EACL2024 this week! Grateful for the opportunity to share my research and receive insightful feedback. Learned so much and feeling inspired! Huge thanks to the organizers and everyone involved!
March 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Keeping it light and crisp🥗💚 Perfect for a quick, refreshing bite. #HealthyEating #SimpleSalad" 🍽️
March 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Exploring the depths of ‘TIME: The Next Frontier in Machine Learning’ at the event organised by the Oxford Women in Computer Science Society. Incredible insights on time dimensions in Machine Learning from Mihaela van der Schaar #AI #AIRevolution #OxWoCS
January 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Reposted by Basak Bozkurt
If you’re a PhD student preparing a paper to be submitted to a journal and you’re a little bit nervous about the process, unsure what the guidelines are, etc: please reach out to the journal administrator (aka “editorial assistant”). Our job is to explain everything & clear up any questions.
January 18, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Just whipped up a delicious lasagna in my kitchen! 🍽️ #CookingAdventures #LasagnaLove
January 4, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Generative AI is constantly evolving. However, it faces challenges in grasping context and recognising biases. Google's decision to limit responses in certain areas likely acknowledges AI's current limitations in dealing with intricate and nuanced domains, such as elections.
t.co/UrQYNT6cvr
January 4, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Hi, I'm Basak, a social data science PhD student at the University of Oxford. My research focuses on understanding how individuals engage with #disinformation on social media and evaluating the effectiveness of #fact-checking interventions.
January 4, 2024 at 11:13 PM
The lawsuit filed by The New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI marks a significant turn in the ongoing debate over copyright and the development of AI. This case brings to the forefront critical questions about the extent to which copyrighted material can be used for training AI systems
New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for ‘billions’
The US news organisation claims millions of its articles were used without permission to train ChatGPT.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2024 at 6:21 AM