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Researcher visits UiB to discuss news avoidance, gender and AI
Rome-based media scholar Donatella Selva visits the University of Bergen on April 20 to present research on news avoidance, AI, and gender. The seminar runs 1:15-2:15 p.m. in Room 514, Lauritz Meltzer Building.
Media Scholar to Present Research on News Avoidance, AI and Gender
Professor Donatella Selva will visit the University of Bergen on April 20th to discuss how artificial intelligence intersects with gender and emotional responses to news consumption.
Selva, a media scholar at Luiss University in Rome, studies political communication, algorithm design, and the public sphere. Her current research examines news avoidance and digital disconnection - the reasons people deliberately step away from news sources.
Event Details
- Date: April 20, 2026
- Time: 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Location: Room 514, Lauritz Meltzer Building
- Organizer: Bergen Media Use Research Group
Research Focus
Selva's work bridges three areas: how AI systems filter and recommend news, how gender shapes news consumption patterns, and the role emotions play in whether people engage with or avoid news.
For researchers studying media behavior and AI applications, her findings offer insights into how algorithmic systems influence public information access. Those working on AI research methodology may find her approach relevant to understanding how AI intersects with human behavior.
Researchers interested in how algorithms function in real-world contexts should consider reviewing generative AI and LLM courses to strengthen foundational knowledge before the seminar.
The seminar is open to researchers and professionals working in media studies, communication, and related fields.