Australian Internet Observatory (AIO)

The AIO Platform is now live! It gives Australian university researchers shared infrastructure for studying digital platforms using participant-donated data from services including TikTok, Instagram, ChatGPT, Netflix, Facebook and Spotify. Explore: app.internetobservatory.org.au #AIOPlatform #AIO

Data donation can help researchers study digital life beyond surveys, interviews and publicly visible content. The AIO Platform supports ethical, consent-based research using participant Data Download Packages. Learn more: app.internetobservatory.org.au

What do Australians see, hear and experience on digital platforms? The AIO Platform supports consent-based data donation research across services including TikTok, Instagram, ChatGPT, Netflix, Facebook and Spotify. Explore: app.internetobservatory.org.au #AIOPlatform #DigitalResearch

THIS THURSDAY: Introducing the Australian Internet Observatory (AIO) Platform for #DigitalPlatform Research 📅24 Sept, 1pm AEST - Online Register now > https://ow.ly/B7iv50ZKsbZ #DigitalHumanities #AIO #socialdata #socialmediadata #InternetObservatory

A few more days to contribute to AIO’s mid-point co-design process! We are seeking input from HASS & I researchers to help shape the next phase of our development. Submissions close 31 May 2026. Read more: internetobservatory.org.au/aio-co-desig...

📣Have your say: ARDC Annual Survey now open! Help improve the services we deliver to the Australian research community. Start the 5 min survey now: bit.ly/2026-ardc-su...

We have entered our co-design phase and are seeking your expertise to help ensure AIO reflects the needs and priorities of the communities it serves. Learn more and contribute: internetobservatory.org.au/aio-co-desig... #Research #HASS #AustralianResearchers @ardc.edu.au @admscentre.org.au

We have entered a co-design consultation period for this month, so waiting to hear from the HASS and I research community to please provide us your feedback. Click on our partner ARDC's post below to find out how!

Applications are open for #SICSS-Melbourne 2026! Join a cohort of Australian PhDs & ECRs for 2 weeks of hands-on training in doing social science with digital platform data tools. 🗓️ June 22–July 3 ⏳ Apply by 30 April! 🔗 sicss.io/2026/melbour... @ardc.edu.au @admscentre.org.au

How do we research digital platforms without access to their data? 👉 Data donations may be the answer 🎓 Learn how in our upcoming webinar Register: events.humanitix.com/digital-plat... @ardc.edu.au @admscentre.org.au #DigitalPlatforms #DataDonation #InternetResearch #Misinformation #DigitalSociety

Read more about a free webinar from AIO on 21st April 2026: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

📣Register now for the @ardc.edu.au Indigenous Data Governance Masterclass 2026 📆18 & 19 June 📍Adelaide Uni Union House - travel bursaries available 🙋🏽‍♀️For researchers + custodians of Indigenous data based in Australia ✍️https://bit.ly/2026-masterclass #IDgov #Adelaide #IndigenousData #DataGovernance

Researchers need better visibility into the digital platforms shaping society. We are building it. AIO now has tools for social media monitoring, data donations and mobile advertising observability. And we have just shared a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together. tinyurl.com/wwb9tje7

Hey #aoir2025, kick start your conference with our @qutdmrc.bsky.social @internetobservatory.org.au experimental session on data donation where you can develop your own unique digital persona and learn about the creative potential of this emerging method. In room 10b @ 9-10:30am (Thursday).

Calling the #HASS & Indigenous research data community! Register now for our Summer School. Travel bursaries available. 📆3 - 4 Feb 2026, Ballarat ✍️ ardc.edu.au/event/hass-a... w/ @sydney-crf.bsky.social @mdap-unimelb.bsky.social @internetobservatory.org.au @qutdmrc.bsky.social @admscentre.org.au

Curious about the #HASS & Indigenous RDC Summer School? Learn what to expect for the 2-day event in Feb 2026, Ballarat. 📅18 Nov, 2pm AEDT, online ✍️ https://ow.ly/kLZy50XmekH USyd Core Research Facilities Melbourne Data Analytics Platform (MDAP) Australian Internet Observatory (AIO)

Bogdan Mamaev, our Research Training Manager, gave a brief on how varied HASS & I digital research is; and how AIO is creating onboarding engagement for assistance. Connect with us to do meaningful digital research in Australia! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Richard shared how API data at scale from Australian users on various social media platforms can be now studied through AIReD platform: www.aio.eresearch.unimelb.edu.au/ado-home/ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We are the @ardc.edu.au HASS & I Research Data Commons Symposium discussing how AIO is ensuring data transparency in digital research. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We’re hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the AIO at The University of Queensland! Lead cutting-edge citizen science, build digital toolkits & explore Australia’s digital platform ecosystem. 📅 Apply by 7 Nov 2025 internetobservatory.org.au/post/postdoc...

Does AI pose an existential risk? This new @theconversation.com article asks 5 experts, including ADM+S researchers Aaron Snoswell and Simon Coghlan. Read all 5 expert opinions: bit.ly/48YwxR4 #AIrisks #AIharms #AI

Our partner lead @antmandan.bsky.social is a currently in Germany as a visiting fellow at @gesis.org. His talk is on Sep 10 to the institute is on Tracking online ads through citizen-engaged, privacy-preserving methods. Check out more info here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

AIO is at IAMCR 2025 this week! Dr Amanda Lawrence presents our work on large-scale research infrastructure for platform observability. Strengthening transparency and accountability online. @ardc.edu.au @admscentre.org.au Read more: internetobservatory.org.au/post/aio-at-... #IAMCR2025

Doing or planning digital platform research? We want to hear from you. Take our 5–8 min survey to help shape tools, infrastructure & training for researchers. 🔗 tiny.cc/aio-survey #AIO2025survey

📣We want to hear from you! Help us improve the services we deliver to the Australian research community. Start the anonymous 5 min survey now 🕐 🔗 ardc.edu.au/article/your...

An astronomical theme is emerging for this great #ica25 session as I'm also looking forward to presenting one of the new tools from our own @internetobservatory.org.au. Please come and join us this afternoon as we chart the constellations of public communication 🔭🌠. Note this is in the GRAND Hyatt

Hey #ica25 I know I've plugged this pretty hard all conference, but it would really help us if you could fill in this brief questionnaire which will inform the prioritisation of the platforms, data types, collection mechanisms, etc. that we are going to develop in the @internetobservatory.org.au

Hey #ica25, introducing The Mobile Observation of Advertising Toolkit, a new app for capturing ads in the wild from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube. @icacm.bsky.social Data Collection Tools & Datasets Sunday 15th | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Colorado B (Grand 2) @internetobservatory.org.au

Doing or planning digital platform research? We want to hear from you. Take our 5–8 min survey to help shape tools, infrastructure & training for researchers. 🔗 tiny.cc/aio-survey #AIO2025survey

Join the Indigenous Datathon: 11–12 Oct at QUT, Brisbane. Collaborate on real-world health data challenges using Indigenous data governance principles (CARE). Open to students, researchers, and data scientists. EOIs open now: internetobservatory.org.au/events/indig...

Explore the latest from AIO in our May 2025 newsletter: platform transparency, TikTok research (@admscentre.org.au), election ad tracking, and more. Stay informed on tools, events, and insights shaping digital accountability. Subscribe for more updates: 📩 mailchi.mp/47656dbe5d00... @ardc.edu.au

We’re hiring! Join our QUT team as a Senior Developer / Data Scientist, and become part of the AIO—a large, multi-institution initiative building a national research infrastructure. Apply: qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm... Please share or tag anyone in your network who’d be a great fit!

New piece out with the @admscentre.org.au Ad Observatory team: what political ads are Australians seeing online? We map the ads of #auspol2025. @internetobservatory.org.au @gisellenewton.bsky.social @markandrejevic.bsky.social @kateeuph.bsky.social theconversation.com/what-politic...

📣Share your feedback on ARDC Community Data Lab draft project plans! The HASS & Indigenous research community is invited to share feedback and help shape the ARDC Community Data Lab. @ardc.edu.au 🔗 bit.ly/cdl-plans #HASS #research #data #GLAM

In partnership with @admscentre.org.au the AIO team developed a mobile advertising observation toolkit. This is now being used by the Australian Ad Observatory to research "What political ads are Australians seeing online?" #AIO #ADMSCentre #ARDC #AdObservatory #FederalElections2025 #AusPoll2025

It's difficult to know how digital platforms see you as an individual, but they do push content your way. Help us understand social media dynamics and contribute to citizen science, donate your data & receive a glimpse of your TikTok personality. #ARDC #AIO #DigitalObservatory #TikTok #ADMSCentre

AIO's latest insights on the Australian 2025 Federal Election include key themes that reddit users care about: political cynicism, economic concerns, housing affordability, energy policy debates, and healthcare access. #2025Election #ARDC #ADO #RedditAnalysis