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AI Ethics and the Humanities: A Perspective from Buddhist Studies
AI, Apps, Buddhist Studies, Conference Proceedings, DH in General

AI Ethics and the Humanities: A Perspective from Buddhist Studies

This contribution is based on a presentation given at The Digital Orientalist’s Virtual Conference 2025 (AI and the Digital Humanities) … Continue reading AI Ethics and the Humanities: A Perspective from Buddhist Studies

The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 2
Central Asian Studies, New Post

The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 2

This is a guest post by Aizat Ishembieva. This second installment compares the work of Professor Esther Fihl and her … Continue reading The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 2

Scripts That Don’t Fit: The Hidden Bias of NLP in South Asian Languages
New Post, South Asian Studies

Scripts That Don’t Fit: The Hidden Bias of NLP in South Asian Languages

This is a guest post by Saniya Irfan. Digital Humanities in South Asia often begins with negotiating invisibility, the invisibility … Continue reading Scripts That Don’t Fit: The Hidden Bias of NLP in South Asian Languages

Join Our Social Media Team
Housekeeping

Join Our Social Media Team

The DO is seeking volunteers to join our social media team! Whether you are interested in managing all of our … Continue reading Join Our Social Media Team

The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 1
Central Asian Studies, New Post

The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 1

This is a guest post by Aizat Ishembieva. The National Museum of Denmark houses one of the most significant 19th-century … Continue reading The Olufsen Collection: From 19th-Century Expeditions to Digital Museum Collection – Part 1

A StoryMap Resource for Studying Early Maritime Asia
Chinese Language, New Post, Southeast Asian Studies

A StoryMap Resource for Studying Early Maritime Asia

This is a guest post by Andrew Chittick. The author bio is below. The Digital Orientalist has proven to be … Continue reading A StoryMap Resource for Studying Early Maritime Asia

Think Tasks Not Tools: Teaching AI Literacy in East Asian Art History
AI, DH in General, Japanese Studies, Teaching, Theory

Think Tasks Not Tools: Teaching AI Literacy in East Asian Art History

This guest contribution was written by Dr. Stephanie Santschi, who is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Zurich’s Department … Continue reading Think Tasks Not Tools: Teaching AI Literacy in East Asian Art History

Introducing The DO 2025/26 Team
Housekeeping, New Post

Introducing The DO 2025/26 Team

Welcome back to another year at The DO! This post kicks off the beginning of the 2025/26 year! Before looking … Continue reading Introducing The DO 2025/26 Team

CFA: Join the DO Team 2025/26
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CFA: Join the DO Team 2025/26

The Digital Orientalist is pleased to announce its annual open call for editors, contributors, and team members for the 2025-2026 academic … Continue reading CFA: Join the DO Team 2025/26

“AI and the Digital Humanities” The Schedule for DO’s Virtual Conference 2025
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“AI and the Digital Humanities” The Schedule for DO’s Virtual Conference 2025

The following is the schedule of the Digital Orientalist’s 2025 Virtual Conference “AI and the Digital Humanities for the Study … Continue reading “AI and the Digital Humanities” The Schedule for DO’s Virtual Conference 2025

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