Readings

Readings

Presently, we are running our fourth term from February to May 2026. 

Presently, we are running our fourth term from February to May 2026. 

We meet virtually fortnightly. We use a google group to communicate session and reading details. We also run a WhatsApp group for more community discussions and engagement.

The readings are updated regularly in our Readings (link) document. We choose our readings per themes, member suggestions, as well as keep an open floor for the members to present their work and ideas as well.

Discussion

Session format

Session format

We encourage all CLAIM Community members to sign up for leading the discussion of future sessions and readings (massive thanks to members who have already signed up!)

The session discussions are led by member volunteers. The member interested in taking up the lead can comment on the Readings document itself. The session volunteers are free to use any format of presentation or discussion they may be comfortable with. If any additional resources need to be shared with the group, feel free to email us.

The Timeline

Journey so far

Journey so far

In the last two years we have successfully conducted three terms with an overwhelming support and engagement from our members. Following is a brief on every term’s thematic focus and its rationale. Notes from sessions which will be made available soon.

Term 1

August 2024 to December 2024

Thematic Focus: Diving into the AI Buzz Words

AI

Data

Algorithms

Culture

Power

Computing

(De)Coloniality

Algorithmic Bias

Sociotechnical Systems

Governance

Social Justice

Session leads

Dibyadyuti

Vasundhra

Lavanya

Soni

Ayushi

Jajwalya

In this term, we started out with words we hear regarding AI, including relevant concepts, issues, and critical perspectives. As this was the first term, our aim was to keep a low entry barrier to encourage accessibility to/for all. No overwhelming technical jargon, just the forces around it!

Term 1

August 2024 to December 2024

Thematic Focus: Diving into the AI Buzz Words

AI

Data

Algorithms

Culture

Power

Computing

(De)Coloniality

Algorithmic Bias

Sociotechnical Systems

Governance

Social Justice

Session leads

Dibyadyuti

Vasundhra

Lavanya

Soni

Ayushi

Jajwalya

In this term, we started out with words we hear regarding AI, including relevant concepts, issues, and critical perspectives. As this was the first term, our aim was to keep a low entry barrier to encourage accessibility to/for all. No overwhelming technical jargon, just the forces around it!

Term 2

February 2025 to May 2025

Thematic Focus: Moving past the buzz

Who gets to talk about AI?

Who does AI (a)effect?

How to study AI affordances?

What is AI made of?

Is AI a technology?

Session leads

Dibyadyuti

Vasundhra

Lavanya

Arpita

Soni

Sanskriti

Bhavani

Having covered major words important behind ‘AI’, this term focused on questions we can and must ask about the “AI”? Asking the right or nuanced questions is a must for everyday critical literacies.

Term 2

February 2025 to May 2025

Thematic Focus: Moving past the buzz

Who gets to talk about AI?

Who does AI (a)effect?

How to study AI affordances?

What is AI made of?

Is AI a technology?

Session leads

Dibyadyuti

Vasundhra

Lavanya

Arpita

Soni

Sanskriti

Bhavani

Having covered major words important behind ‘AI’, this term focused on questions we can and must ask about the “AI”? Asking the right or nuanced questions is a must for everyday critical literacies.

Term 3

November 2025 to December 2025

Thematic Focus: Socially and technically informed lens

Hidden (Dis)Contents of AI

Genealogies of AI

Mapping the 'AI’

Myths of AI

Session leads

Soni

Himanshu

Arnabb

Vasundhra

In this term, we focused on mapping histories and realities of AI. We moved into social and technical factors of its manufactured mysteries and hype of “AI” to a rather critically informed understanding of its very concept.

Term 3

November 2025 to December 2025

Thematic Focus: Socially and technically informed lens

Hidden (Dis)Contents of AI

Genealogies of AI

Mapping the 'AI’

Myths of AI

Session leads

Soni

Himanshu

Arnabb

Vasundhra

In this term, we focused on mapping histories and realities of AI. We moved into social and technical factors of its manufactured mysteries and hype of “AI” to a rather critically informed understanding of its very concept.

Term 4

Ongoing (Until May 2026)

Details for Term 4 which is ONGOING will be updated shortly.

Term 4

Ongoing (Until May 2026)

Details for Term 4 which is ONGOING will be updated shortly.