Thematic areas
Structure of specialised topics
8 Thematic areas
The AMS International Conference 2027 is organised into eight thematic areas that allow for in-depth exploration of the different dimensions of media and algorithmic literacy. When submitting your proposal, you must indicate the thematic area you wish to be assigned to.
Algorithmic literacy and education
Topics included
- Critical algorithmic literacy
- Education and algorithmic awareness
- Educational programmes and interventions
- Media education curriculum
01
Algorithms, information and public opinion
Topics included
- Algorithmic influence on news exposure
- Algorithms and the formation of public opinion
- Disinformation and algorithmic amplification
- Recommendation systems
02
Algorithms, digital platforms and governance
Topics included
- Algorithmic governance
- Transparency and accountability
- Algorithmic content moderation
- Platform power and responsibility
03
Algorithms, artificial intelligence and communication
Topics included
- Artificial intelligence and news consumption
- Automation and communication
- Social implications of AI
- Ethics in AI system design
04
Algorithms, vulnerability and inequality
Topics included
- Algorithms and digital vulnerability
- Young people and algorithmic environments
- Older adults and algorithmic literacy
- Algorithmic divides
05
Algorithms, rights and regulation
Topics included
- Digital rights
- Algorithmic regulation
- Data protection
- Legal implications
06
Algorithms, cognition and behaviour
Topics included
- Cognitive processing of algorithmic content
- Emotional responses
- Experimental research
- Neuroscience applied to communication
07
Civil society, education and algorithms
Topics included
- The role of institutions
- Social interventions
- Algorithmic literacy programmes
- Public-private collaboration
