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CfA: AI & Law Research Grants

by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay

Dear colleagues, Please find enclosed a call for applications of the Miami Law & AI (MiLA) Lab at the University of Miami School of Law, on behalf of Or Cohen-Sasson: https://tinyurl.com/MiLALabLink Kind regards, Melanie

Oct. 29, 2024

RV: Email for NoC - Learning Calls "Generative AI & Elections"

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear all, I am resending this call for experts and some interesting learning calls shared with us by the TUM Think Tank team. Best regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:a6e1d1da-94fe-4861-8b44-d53c771ccdc6] ________________________________ De: Markus Siewert <markus.siewert(a)hfp.tum.de> Enviado: lunes, 28 de octubre de 2024 4:56 Para: Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> Cc: Amélie Heldt <amelie.heldt(a)hiig.de>; Maria Fernanda Sauca Sarubbi <fernanda.sauca(a)tum.de> Asunto: Email for NoC - Learning Calls "Generative AI & Elections" Dear Armando, as briefly discussed, thank you very much for your support by sending this information via the NoC List – much appreciated!! All the best, Markus Subject line: Call for Experts: Join the Initiative on Understanding the Role of Generative AI in Elections We aim to demystify the impact of generative AI on elections and lead a balanced, evidence-based discussion on its challenges and opportunities. By gathering insights from experts across fields, we will shape future discourse and build a strong foundation of knowledge that will seek to inform strategies in the lead-up to the 2025 German elections. 🤝 Get Involved: Whether you're an expert in AI, election integrity, disinformation, digital policy, or working within the tech industry, we invite you to join our initiative and contribute to this timely and critical initiative. 🔗 How to Join: Reach out to us at tumthinktank(a)hfp.tum.de<mailto:tumthinktank@hfp.tum.de> or send a direct message on LinkedIn to TUM Think Tank with the subject "GenAI & Elections" to get involved! 💻 Our Virtual Learning Calls: · Call #02: What’s working? Evaluating current frameworks and regulations – Oct 30th, from 3:00-5:00pm (CEST) · Call #03: What’s next? Discovering innovative solutions for AI-related election challenges – Nov 19th, from 3:00-5:00pm (CEST) • Call #01: What’s at stake? Identifying the biggest risks and challenges of GenAI in elections as well as positive use cases took already place on Oct. 15th. The project is led by our TUM Think Tank<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_compa…> Fellow of Practice Dr. Amélie Heldt<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_am…> supported by the Content Moderation Lab led by Yannis Theocharis<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_ya…> & Spyros Kosmidis<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_sp…>, the Civic Machines Lab led by Orestis Papakyriakopoulos<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_in_or…> and the Global Network of Centers<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_compa…>.

Oct. 28, 2024

The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is hiring! Could you please share with NoC email subscribers?

by Eda Arpacı

Hello, I'm Eda, I'm a research recruiting coordinator, and your email was shared with me as a contact who might help us spread the word around to relevant folks that the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is hiring researchers to join their AI Policy and Standards team! We would really appreciate it if you could share our opening (with NoC email list subscribers, or with any other relevant email list, other platforms etc.) and help us get the word out about this opportunity! Thanks so much for any help with this! About the opening The Policy and Standards team identifies concrete interventions that could improve the safety, security, and governance of advanced AI systems. They’re looking for a Researcher and Senior Researchers to help identify concrete interventions that could secure the benefits and manage the risks of advanced AI systems. *This role is remote, and we can hire in most countries, though we prefer one of our two roles to be based in Washington, DC.* The application is due on *Monday, October 21 *(we are able to grant extensions in certain cases). The job description and application link are here: https://bit.ly/4dqTs6p Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Kindest regards, Eda Eda Arpacı Senior Hiring and Recruiting Coordinator Website <https://rethinkpriorities.org/> | Newsletter <https://www.rethinkpriorities.org/newsletter> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RethinkPriorities/> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethinkpriorities/> | X <https://twitter.com/RethinkPriors>

Oct. 16, 2024

NoC Annual Meeting in Thailand: October 17th & 18th

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to share with you the details of our Annual Meeting, which will take place this Thursday and Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. Please find the final agenda for the event here: Agenda<https://drive.google.com/file/d/17LvNSTb6ize-D1rrFeyBSRs_9dEK5bPj/view?usp=…>. For those joining remotely, please register by clicking here<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeGhqjsrH9D3c-_XcrETvzM-JGmf1_…> or by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeGhqjsrH9D3c-_XcrETvzM-JGmf1_… We look forward to an engaging and insightful meeting. Warm regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:bd771cde-6fca-46a4-88d4-5961194f63dc]

Oct. 15, 2024

Invitation to UNDESA Event: Roundtable on the Future of Governance

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to the Roundtable on the Future of Governance, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, at the margins of the UN Summit of the Future in New York. The event will take place on September 20th at 10:00 AM, and remote participation will be available. Several colleagues from the Network will be part of an insightful discussion with global leaders on governance, entrepreneurship, AI, and more. The roundtable will focus on: * The context and drivers of change affecting governance systems now and in the future * Developing capacities for anticipatory governance * The mindsets, capacities, and competencies needed to navigate the future of governance Learn more and register here: UN Roundtable - The Future of Governance<https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/events/roundtable-future-governance>. Additionally, don’t forget that we are also looking forward to also seeing you at the Side Event of the Summit of the Future's Action Days: The Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive, and Resilient World, happening on the 21st. We are excited for a very active and impactful series of meetings for in NoC in NYC! Warm regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:853cc480-bd75-4b72-9e56-19e507a0049c]

Sept. 17, 2024

Call for Applications, HIIG Fellowship 2025

by NoC ＠HIIG

Dear friends of the NoC, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Internet and Society Fellowship <https://www.hiig.de/en/fellowship-2025/>! This programme offers researchers the chance to join an international team and contribute to a variety of ongoing projects at our institute in Berlin. Fellows have the opportunity to explore their own research interests and actively shape their experience within a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. We particularly welcome applications from researchers working in one of our key thematic areas: - Human involvement in automated decision-making - Democracy and the role of research - The Digital Services Act and platform regulation - Generative AI in the world of work The fellowship runs from 1 May – 31 August 2025 (June mandatory), and applications are due by 30 September 2024. We encourage you to apply or/and share this opportunity within your networks. For more details, visit HIIG’s website. -- 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> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · 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

Sept. 11, 2024

Invitation to UNGA Side Event: The Power of the Commons

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear NoC Colleagues, We are pleased to share with you this side event at the Summit of the Future, organized by the NoC Secretariat together with the UN Member State Delegations Mexico, Poland, and Germany, as well as the organizations Access Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.accessnow.org_&d=D…>, TUM Think Tank<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tumthinktank.de_&d=DwM…>, Wikimedia Deutschland<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.de_&d=Dw…>, Wikimedia Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.cz_en_&d…>, and Wikimedia Europe<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimedia.brussels_&d=…>. In this case, we will focus on how Digital Public Goods (DPGs) and Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) can shape our digital world for the benefit of the public and address global challenges. It would be a pleasure to have you join us in New York for this event. Please refer to the information below to learn more the event and registration details. Best regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:b0aefc76-bce0-4eba-9612-3f175d32c43f] Invitation to UNGA Side Event: The Power of the Commons The Wikimedia Foundation<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimediafoundation.or…>, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia, is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming event at the United Nations Headquarters: The Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive, and Resilient World during the Summit of the Future Action Days. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…> Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Location: UN Headquarters, Conference Room 2 (CR2)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_dgacm_sites…>, in New York City. (See important access information below.) Event details: The Pact for the Future<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…> and Global Digital Compact<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_techenvoy_g…> offer an important opportunity to ensure that Digital Public Goods<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_techenvoy_c…> (DPGs) and Digital Public Infrastructure<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.undp.org_digital_d…>s (DPIs) are able to shape our digital world for the public good. This event will spotlight success stories and explore how DPGs and DPIs can ensure that people around the world have a say in how technology is developed and governed, bridge digital divides, empower communities, and advance Sustainable Development Goals. The event will also tackle governance challenges and map a path toward a globally inclusive digital future. This event is co-sponsored by the UN Member State Delegations of Mexico, Poland, and Germany, as well as the organizations Access Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.accessnow.org_&d=D…>, TUM Think Tank<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tumthinktank.de_&d=DwM…>, Network of Centers<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__networkofcenters.net_&…>, Wikimedia Deutschland<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.de_&d=Dw…>, Wikimedia Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.cz_en_&d…>, and Wikimedia Europe<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimedia.brussels_&d=…>. Event access: Anyone with a valid UN Grounds Pass for the UN Headquarters in New York — including members of official government delegations, UN entities, IGOs, media, affiliates and retirees — are able to attend the event and access UN Headquarters premises on September 20-21 without additional registration. Those without a UN Grounds Pass must register online before Friday, September 6, at 5:00 PM EDT. To register: * Use this link to register<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__indico.un.org_event_10…> to receive a Special Events Ticket. * Please note that the UN will request a Letter of Representation from your organization as part of the registration process. * Registration confirmation is subject to approval by the UN. * UN Grounds Pass holders do not need to register. * For more information on registration, see the Summit of the Future Action Days webpage<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…>. [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SWZYcVEn695dioXdRPnKh1kLODfCsGvJ3osStupE1…] Rebecca MacKinnon Vice President, Global Advocacy Wikimedia Foundation<https://wikimediafoundation.org/> Tel/Signal: +1-617-939-3493 Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality!

Sept. 5, 2024

NoC Learning Call today

by Vincent Hofmann

Dear all, We will meet today for the next installment of the NoC learning call series! As a friendly reminder, today's call will take place online (via Zoom) from 3.00pm – 4.00pm (CET). Please use the following credentials to join the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862586802?pwd=zrUpzo6yp5JbHN175WQ7TLTWatD7SM.1 Meeting-ID: 858 6258 6802 Code: 485446 We look forward to an insightful presentation by our guest speaker Fabienne Marco, as well as a fruitful following discussion with all of you! Kind regards Vincent -- 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> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · 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

Aug. 27, 2024

open vacancies in the UNESCO AI Ethics team

by duaa.ayounes＠gmail.com

Dear all, We are currently hiring for 4 positions in my team at UNESCO, The positions are in the framework of a <https://www.unesco.org/en/artificial-intelligence/recommendation-ethics/fle…> new project we are doing with European Commission DG Reform and the Flemish government. The project aims to enhance the capacity of AI governance within the Flemish public administration, The positions are as follows: <https://careers.unesco.org/job/Paris-Project-Officer-%28Social-and-Human-Sc…> Project coordinator, which will oversee the whole work, and three consultancies, <https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/acme?fbacme_o=recruiting&_s.cr…> Project Engagement Specialist <https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/acme?fbacme_o=recruiting&_s.cr…> EU Digital Legislation and AI Governance Specialist <https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/acme?fbacme_o=recruiting&_s.cr…> ICT Infrastructure Specialist The people recruited will also have a chance to be involved in the broader range of project we are working on currently with more than 60 countries around the world! The deadline to apply is September 1st. Also note that there is a preference for someone who speaks Dutch for some of the positions, but it’s not a binding requirement Happy to answer any question Please feel free to spread the world and forward this announcement, Best regards Doaa Doaa ABU-ELYOUNES, PhD Program Specialist Ethics of AI Bioethics and Ethics of Science, SHS Sector, UNESCO 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75007 Paris, France Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 05 84 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/doaa-abu-elyounes-700205210/> LinkedIn | <https://twitter.com/DYounes6> Twitter

Aug. 23, 2024

NoC Learning Call August 27th: Quantum Computing: Societal issues of a new technology

by NoC ＠HIIG

Dear all, I am happy to invited you to and remind you of our next NoC Learning Call: *Quantum Computing* *Societal issues of a new technology* *Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | 3.00 pm (CET)* *Online (Zoom)* Quantum Computing is among the hottest topics on digital research agendas. On this NoC learning call, we want to have a closer look at the impact of Quantum computing on society. Fabienne Marco, head of the Quantum Social Lab at the TUM Think Tank, will explain and discuss how this new technology may shape our future society. Please click here <https://www.hiig.de/events/quantum-computing-societal-issues/> to register and further info. We are looking very much forward to seeing you at the call. Best regards, Aurelia and Vincent -- 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> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · 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

Aug. 20, 2024