UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry | Vibepedia

The UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry (C2i2) is a research center at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) that focuses on the critical study of the internet and its impact on society. Led by co-directors such as [[safiya-noble|Safiya Noble]], a renowned expert on algorithmic bias and author of [[algorithms-of-oppression|Algorithms of Oppression]], the center explores the intersection of technology, power, and society. With a strong emphasis on critical data studies, the center aims to understand how the internet shapes and is shaped by social, cultural, and economic forces. The center's work has far-reaching implications for issues such as online harassment, algorithmic bias, and digital justice. As a leading institution in the field, the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry collaborates with other organizations, such as the [[cyber-civil-rights-initiative|Cyber Civil Rights Initiative]], to promote a more just and equitable digital landscape. With its interdisciplinary approach and commitment to critical research, the center is poised to make significant contributions to our understanding of the internet and its role in shaping our world. The center's research has been recognized internationally, with its co-director, [[safiya-noble|Safiya Noble]], being awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2021 for her groundbreaking work on algorithmic bias.