Hila Lowenstein-Barkai is a faculty member at the School of Communication, Ariel University. Her research examines the socio-political dimensions of emerging media technologies, with a particular interest in how these technologies shape communication practices, identity, and public discourse. Using both quantitative and qualitative content analyses, she explores user perceptions, barriers, and ethical considerations, especially in relation to young people’s media environments. Her recent work focuses on public responses to artificial intelligence across diverse contexts, including the digital afterlife, as well as on the formation of digital counterpublics in arenas such as Israeli–Palestinian relations and the #MeToo movement.