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Ben Grosser is a Professor of New Media at the University of Illinois (UIUC) and a Faculty Associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. His work focuses on the cultural, social, and political impacts of software through interactive installations, critical tools, and algorithmic art. Grosser’s projects have been exhibited globally, including at the Centre Pompidou, ZKM, and the Barbican Centre, and have been featured in major media outlets like The New Yorker, Wired, and The Guardian.
Key roles include:
- Professor of New Media, UIUC
- Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center
- Guest Professor, Aarhus University (Denmark)
Research interests span:
- Algorithmic bias and engagement-driven design
- Surveillance capitalism and platform accountability
- Alternative social media models (e.g., Minus)
- Critical tools like the Demetricator and Safebook
Notable achievements include:
- Expanded Media Award (2015) for ScareMail
- Harvard Fellowship (2022) for Minus research
- Exhibitions at over 50 institutions worldwide
His work critiques profit-driven platforms, explores finite digital alternatives, and advocates for user-centered design. Recent projects like Stuck in the Scroll and Platform Sweet Talk
