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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Amsterdam
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New NWO Grant - RIGHTS: Responsible Implementation of Gathering, Handling, and Treating Sensitive Individual Digital Traces

New NWO Grant – RIGHTS: Responsible Implementation of Gathering, Handling, and Treating Sensitive Individual Digital Traces

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

Together with my colleagues Theo Araujo and Laura Boeschoten, NWO has awarded us a new grant for our project entitled RIGHTS – Responsible Implementation of Gathering, Handling, and Treating Sensitive Individual Digital Traces. Normally, you will find that my work Read More

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What Children's Rights (Should) Look Like in the Digital Age

What Children’s Rights (Should) Look Like in the Digital Age

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

Recently, I was interviewed by Terre des Hommes for their online magazine. In this interview, I discussed what children’s rights in the digital age could/should look like. I discuss topics such as social media bans; tips for parents; and the Read More

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Like, Share, Struggle? Helping Youth Navigate the Digital Society

Like, Share, Struggle? Helping Youth Navigate the Digital Society

Posted on March 20, 2025March 23, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

As youth navigate an increasingly algorithmic digital world, concerns about overuse, mental health, and online safety have led to calls for stricter age assurance measures. Yet, common responses—such as depersonalization or outright bans—risk oversimplifying the issue, potentially diminishing both youth Read More

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Mis- & Dis-Information

Mis- & Dis-Information

Posted on March 11, 2025March 23, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

I cannot think of a more important time to be discussing and understanding mis- and dis-information. The world is being rocked by its impact, people are struggling to know what is authentic, and the 24-hour digital knowledge economy only exacerbates Read More

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Protecting teen wellbeing on YouTube across Europe and globally

Protecting teen wellbeing on YouTube across Europe and globally

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

“Success is what you do with your ability. It’s how you use your talent.” – George Allen, Sr. I have been a member of the YouTube Youth & Family Advisory Committee since its inception. (Don’t worry, UvA – it’s registered ancillary Read More

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Podcast Appearance: Net Echt

Podcast Appearance: Net Echt

Posted on February 27, 2025April 9, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

I had a fun opportunity to sit down with the University rector, Peter-Paul Verbeek, to discuss our overlapping areas of research during an episode on his podcast Net Echt. While typically our conversations focus on our visions for education, it Read More

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New Bachelor Announced!

New Bachelor Announced!

Posted on February 25, 2025February 27, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

The secret is out – we (the Communication Science department at the UvA) have launched a new Bachelor programme. I’m, of course, biased but it’s BRILLIANT. The world is changing, fast. Technology has meant that national borders are often invisible, Read More

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Empowering & Protecting Youth Online

Empowering & Protecting Youth Online

Posted on February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

I had the chance to speak at Meta’s Youth Summit on 18 February 2024 in Brussels (on a beautiful sunny day!) It was an interesting day, with several inspiring conversations. Personally, I was happy to sit on a panel where Read More

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Decoding Media: How Gen Z & Alpha Engage

Decoding Media: How Gen Z & Alpha Engage

Posted on February 14, 2025April 9, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

All too often, we hear the (news) media report on GenZ – framing the group as a monolithic entity with one voice and one shared ideology. During my talk with Microsoft Global Comms on 14 February, I highlighted fact versus Read More

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Opinion: Banning Social Media Won’t Save Our Kids

Opinion: Banning Social Media Won’t Save Our Kids

Posted on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by Jessica Piotrowski

The growing movement advocating for social media bans for youth, particularly those under 16, reflects understandable concerns about mental health. Parents face immense challenges: navigating their children’s education, social lives, and emotional well-being amidst a rapidly changing social media landscape. Read More

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Jessica Taylor Piotrowski, Ph.D. 2025
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