March 2026 - netsociety - server-nexa.polito.it

[noc] CfP DigiSem2026 | Join us!

by NoC ＠HIIG

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to join this year's *DigiSem2026* at Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin! *Balancing Digital Safety between Risks, Rights, and Regulation* The Weizenbaum Institute (WI), the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt), the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research – Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) invite doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to present their work at the joint Digitalisation Research Seminar – DigiSem 2026 on: 21‒22 September 2026 at WI in Berlin. This year’s Digitalisation Research Seminar is dedicated to Digital Safety as a human-centered, interdisciplinary research field. We aim to bring together early career researchers who examine human and societal risks of digital technologies, including harm arising from bias, dis- and misinformation, loss of control, and institutional misalignment, as well as challenges in risk prevention for vulnerable groups, such as children. Our goal is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and networking among early career researchers, and to advance research that contributes to safer, more responsible, and socially sustainable digital systems. Constructive feedback and cross-cutting discussions are central to the seminar. We invite early career researchers (PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced Master’s students) to submit presentation abstracts for an interdisciplinary exchange on risks and challenges arising from digital systems that affect human safety, well-being, and societal stability, that goes beyond issues of cybersecurity. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): - Use of technologies to increase security - Risks of using AI on bias and decision making - Regulation of social media for human and societal safety - Protection of vulnerable groups (esp. children and young people) in the digital space - Criminal misuse of digital technologies (deep fakes, doxing, cybercrime, identity theft, etc.) More Information: https://www.cais-research.de/en/news/digitalisation-research-seminar-digise… Please feel free to share this CfP in your network! -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

March 25, 2026

[noc] Online Learning Call Invite | "Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions" | 18 March, 3–4pm (CET)

by NoC ＠HIIG

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to an online learning call on the impact of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on the future of global tech policy: Is the DSA a global censorship law or the necessary basis for rights-based content moderation? *Topic* Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions *Speakers* *Josephine Ballon <https://hateaid.org/en/press-downloads/josephine-ballon/>*, she is advocating to improve the legal framework and access to justice for those affected by online violence who are left largely unprotected against violations of their rights. After studying law and completing her legal clerkship, Josephine Ballon was admitted as a lawyer in 2018, working in the field of consumer rights and legal tech. In November 2019, she joined HateAid <https://hateaid.org/> as Head of Legal. Since September 2023, she has been leading the organisation together with Anna-Lena von Hodenberg as CEO. Since July 2024, she has been a member of the advisory board of the Digital Services Coordinator in Germany. *Prof Dr. Matthias C. Kettemann <https://www.hiig.de/matthias-kettemann/>*, is Head of Research for the New Technologies and the Future of Law <https://www.hiig.de/research/neue-technologien-und-zukunft-des-rechts/> research focus at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). He teaches law and innovation at the University of Innsbruck and leads a research area on platform governance at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut, Hamburg. *Time & date* 18 March 2026, 3.00–4.00pm (CET) *Location* Online via Zoom (you will receive a link upon registration via our website, s. link below) To *register* and read more about the call, please follow this link: https://www.hiig.de/en/events/under-pressure-the-dsa-as-source-of-transatla… The learning call is organised by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut and the DSA Observatory, with support from the Network of Centres (NoC). It is part of a broader learning call series addressing current topics related to the DSA. The series is part of the DSA Research Network <https://www.hiig.de/en/project/dsa-research-network/>, funded by the Stiftung Mercator. Feel free to share this invite with your network. We look forward to an insightful discussion and thought-provoking questions from you! Kind regards. -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

March 10, 2026

Re: [netsociety] Welcoming New Centers to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers!

by Elena Estavillo Flores

Very welcome! > El 4 mar 2026, a las 9:00, Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> escribió: > > Dear NoC Colleagues, > > We hope you are all doing well. > > We are thrilled to welcome five new centers from Africa, Asia and North America to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers.The work undertaken by these centers is not only innovative but also provides valuable insights for NoC colleagues around the world: > > Center for Digital Society <https://digitalsociety.id/en/> at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia > The Center for Digital Society focuses on the socio-political impacts of digitalization and technological advancement on society. Building on a decade of experience, CfDS now concentrates on three key areas: cyberdemocracy and new governance, human-in-the-loop in artificial intelligence, and green technology for sustainable development. > > GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center <https://www.law.gwu.edu/center-law-and-technology> at George Washington Law School, United States of America > The GW Bernard Center is focused on the legal treatment of technology under U.S. law and the application of new and existing laws to artificial intelligence. The center examines the ways in which U.S. law can properly balance individuals' rights to speak freely online with government and platforms' interests in (and duty of) reducing hate speech, terrorist recruitment, and online misinformation. > > Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy <https://cislp.law.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/>, Japan > The Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy is committed to conducting interdisciplinary and international research on cutting-edge legal policy issues.The purpose of this Center is to contribute to the development of legal policy frameworks that foster innovation, while also promoting the growth of new academic fields and the cultivation of creative leaders in these areas. > > Policy Innovation Lab <https://policyinnovationlab.sun.ac.za/> at Stellenbosch University, South Africa > The Policy Innovation Lab focuses on the use of AI to improve policy making in South Africa. The center operationalise this focus by prototyping AI tools, developing AI training and supporting AI usage readiness in the public sector > > Stern Center for Business and Human Rights <https://bhr.stern.nyu.edu/> at New York University, United States of America > The Stern Center for Business and Human Rights has a general focus on business and human rights. One of the center’s programs delves in technology and democracy, exploring ways to reduce harms associated with social media, artificial intelligence, online gaming, and 3D immersive platforms. > > We look forward to fostering collaboration with these new centers and advancing the goals outlined in the 2024–2026 NoC Roadmap as the Network continues to grow! > > Best regards, > > Armando – On behalf of the NoC Secretariat. > > <image.png>

March 7, 2026