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Toussaint Nothias is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at NYU's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement, with an affiliation in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication. Previously, he served as Research Director at Stanford University’s Digital Civil Society Lab. His interdisciplinary research focuses on postcolonial/decolonial media studies, digital rights, and the socio-political impacts of technology in Africa and global contexts.
Education: PhD in Media and Communication (University of Leeds), MA in Cultural and Creative Industries (King’s College London), BA in Philosophy (Paris Nanterre University).
Research interests include critical tech studies, data justice, and the legacies of colonialism in media practices. Key projects explore zero-rating policies, AI’s impact on assembly rights, and digital colonialism. His work critiques Western media representations of Africa, advocating for decolonized frameworks.
Publications span journals like Journal of Communication and Media, Culture & Society, addressing topics from Facebook’s Free Basics to postcolonial reflexivity in journalism. Awards include the ICA Outstanding Article Award and IAMCR Stuart Hall Award.
Nothias leads initiatives on digital public policy and civil society, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration. He co-edits volumes on AI and assembly, and his work bridges academia, activism, and policy-making.
