Thesis Title
Evaluating Cultural Impact and Ethical Considerations in Automated Ranking Systems Using Synthetic Data

Research Description
This project explores how automated systems shape cultural flows, focusing on ranking-based systems used in news, media, and entertainment. By leveraging synthetic data, the project simulates a variety of behaviors that influence these systems, evaluating their role in promoting cultural and civic values. It aims to build tools to assess how such systems represent diverse artists and public-interest information, while ensuring alignment with societal priorities like diversity, fairness, and inclusion. The research seeks to create ethical and responsive strategies for automated decision-making in cultural contexts.

Supervisor
Assoc Prof Jeffery Chan, RMIT University