Readings

Readings

We meet virtually every two weeks, staying connected through a mailing list for session updates and a WhatsApp group for community dialogue. Our reading list evolves continuously — shaped by themes, member suggestions, and an open floor where members are invited to share their own work and ideas.

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!)

Sessions are led by members of the CLAIM Community. Session leads are free to facilitate in whatever format feels right for them, and any additional resources can be shared by emailing us directly.

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 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.

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

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

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?

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?

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

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