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Invitation: online lecture “The Governance of AI – From Digital Literacy to Imaginal Literacy”
by Jörg Pohle Oct. 5, 2025

Oct. 5, 2025

Dear colleagues, we cordially invite you to an online lecture by Prof Paola Cantarini. *The Governance of AI – From Digital Literacy to Imaginal Literacy* Time: Oct 6, 2025 04:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86335504649?pwd=2cDOKwaCdWUSOnJuMbbrbvLnISjarF.1 Abstract: In the face of the algorithmization of life and the capture of the future, how can we imagine a possible future—as becoming, open to possibilities and not limited by algorithmic options? The logic of current AI operates according to previsionary—i.e., anticipatory—models: it learns from the past (historical data) to predict future behaviors. This generates a conception of the future as a statistical extension of the present, and a mechanism of preventive control. This way of predicting the future kills the yet-to-come: there is no room for the unexpected, the impossible, the unprecedented. Relying on zetetics and constant questioning, which are philosophical approaches by nature, we wager on a necessary relation between the human and the technical, through a critical-poietic analysis as a manual for epistemic diversity and algorithmic justice. In light of this, we posit: beyond digital literacy toward the quantum-imaginal, where education and knowledge are the central points in the Knowledge Economy (Mangabeira Unger), grounded in imagination and creativity. Bio: Lawyer, university professor, researcher at the Brazilian AI Observatory (OBIA), the Center for Artificial Intelligence (C4AI) and the Institute of Advanced Studies (IEA) of the University of São Paulo (USP), founder of EthikAI Institute. Writer at USP Journal and Academic of Letters of Bahia. Time: Oct 6, 2025 04:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86335504649?pwd=2cDOKwaCdWUSOnJuMbbrbvLnISjarF.1 Meeting ID: 863 3550 4649 Passcode: 712204 Kind regards, Jörg Pohle -- Recent publications: - Dietrich, M., & Pohle, J. (2024). Robot Design for Social Intervenability. In: *NordiCHI '24: Proceedings of the 13th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction*. https://doi.org/10.1145/3679318.3685392. - Pohle, J., & Hügel, S. (2024), Datenschutz überall – außer in der Praxis? Editorial zum Schwerpunkt. *FIfF-Kommunikation*, 41. Jg., H. 3, S. 29–31. - Pohle, J., Fischbach, R., & Lenk, K. (Hrsg.) (2024), Die gesellschaftliche Macht digitaler Technologien: Zwischen Wellen technologischen Überschwangs und den Mühen der Ebenen. Marburg: Metropolis-Verlag. https://www.metropolis-verlag.de/1565/book.do. - Blanchard, E., Bouhamidi, M., & Pohle, J. (2024), A primer to the nuances of authorisation, authentication, and identification. In: Eynard, J., & Macilotti, G. (eds.), *L’identité numérique en construction. Quels enjeux et quels modèles?*, Luxembourg: Larcier-Intersentia. https://www.larcier-intersentia.com/en/l-identite-numerique-construction-97… . Dr. Jörg Pohle Head of Research Programme | Actors, Data and Infrastructures Project Manager | Global Privacy Governance -- 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

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HEMISPHERES - Policy Brief: Inverting the Brussels Effect – EU–LAC Digital Governance Insights
by Pablo Gomez Ayerbe Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

Dear NoC colleagues, We are pleased to share our new Policy Brief, “Inverting the Brussels Effect: What the EU Can Learn from Latin America in Digital Governance.” The brief shows that digital governance is no longer a one-way “Brussels Effect.” Experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean—ranging from regulatory sandboxes in Brazil and Colombia to Uruguay’s Plan Ceibal—highlight adaptive, community-driven approaches that Europe can learn from, while LAC benefits from the EU’s institutional maturity. Key insights: * The Brussels Effect is reshaped in practice. * Adaptive, context-sensitive governance complements EU models. * Communities drive digital inclusion and innovation. * Foundational challenges must be addressed alongside frontier tech. * EU–LAC mutual learning is the path forward. The brief is part of HEMISPHERES, a project supported by the European Commission, and was developed in collaboration with the TUM Think Tank and the NoC Secretariat. Special thanks go to Armando Guio for his contributions. Read the full Policy Brief here: (link<https://tumthinktank.de/output/inverting-the-brussels-effect-what-the-eu-ca…>). We look forward to continuing to share with the Network the latest HEMISPHERES developments in the months ahead. Also, you can find further information about HEMISPHERES on our website (link<https://hemispheres.digital/>) and on our LinkedIn (link<https://de.linkedin.com/company/hemispheres-eu-latam-2024>). We invite you to stay attentive to our upcoming publications, which will be shared soon. With kind regards, -- Pablo Gómez Ayerbe, M.A. Project Coordinator – HEMISPHERES TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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Digital Commons Roundtable: September 25, 16:30 to 18:00 CET
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

Dear all: The annual conference of the Centre for Internet and Society of the CNRS is taking place on September 25 and 26, 2025. As part of this hybrid conference, we are organizing on this Thursday 25th a panel in English on "Regulation for and of the Digital Commons", which may be of interest to members on this mailing list. A description of the panel is below: *Panel 5: Regulation for and of the digital commons* *Organised by*: Ramya Chandrasekhar (CIS-CNRS), Sébastien Shulz (CIS-CNRS) and Sébastien Broca (CEMTI-Paris 8) for the CIS-CNRS research group on Politics of the Digital Commons *Speakers*: Melanie Dulong de Rosnay (CIS-CNRS), Charlotte Ducuing (KU Leuven), and Jan Krewer (CEPN - Sorbonne Paris Nord) /We propose a roundtable discussion on the regulation for and of the digital commons, understood as shared data, knowledge, and informational resources created by online communities. The aim is to explore how state regulation can (i) protect digital commons from enclosure and extraction by Big Tech, and (ii) support their growth without compromising their integrity or ecological sustainability. Beyond licensing, we will consider a range of legal and policy instruments—public procurement, infrastructural support, antitrust, environmental and privacy law, etc. This roundtable seeks to lay the groundwork for a cross-disciplinary, structural research agenda, in line with the EU’s growing focus on digital commons and digital sovereignty./ *When*: 16:30h to 18:00h (CET), September 25, 2025 *Where*: Online / 59 Rue Pouchet Paris 75017 Should this be of interest, please register here <https://evento.renater.fr/survey/journees-du-cis-2025-4uujgz4d> to receive the link, or, rather than going through this complex form in French, simply email Ramya.Chandrasekhar(a)cnrs.fr and cis-evenements(a)cnrs.fr Full programme of both days (in French, except this session): https://cis.cnrs.fr/journees-du-cis-2025/ Thanks and kind regards, -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Center for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

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Announcing the AI Safety and Opportunities Institute for Brazil – A Call for International Collaboration
by Celina Beatriz Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share with you the recently published report, "An AI Safety and Opportunities Institute for Brazil: A Design of Features, Functions, and Potential Challenges," jointly developed by ITS Rio and the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). This initiative seeks to advance Brazil’s role in the rapidly evolving global conversation around AI governance and provides a blueprint for establishing an AI Safety and Opportunities Institute (AISO) tailored to Brazil's national needs and international alignment. The report arrives at a particularly timely moment, following the first wave of global AI Safety Institutes (AISIs) launched after the landmark UK and Korea summits and reaffirmed at the Paris AI Action Summit earlier this year. It analyzes lessons learned from existing AISIs in the UK, US, Singapore, Canada, Japan, France, EU, and South Korea, and proposes innovative approaches for Brazil that prioritize not only safety but also the promotion of economic and scientific opportunities through artificial intelligence. Highlights from the report: - Advocates for independent, multi-sectoral governance to avoid institutional capture and foster trust. - Recommends an advisory and not regulatory role for AISO, focusing on technical expertise and evidence-based insights. - Stresses the importance of balancing safety concerns with the development of opportunities and scientific tools for AI adoption. - Emphasizes international cooperation and alignment with emerging AISI networks to prevent isolation and promote reciprocity. - Proposes leveraging Brazil's strength in clean energy for sustainable AI infrastructure—an approach echoed by the Paris AI Summit. This document is exploratory and intended to stimulate open debate among stakeholders nationwide and globally. If your country or institution is interested in collaborating on establishing similar models, sharing best practices, or engaging with the evolving international AISO network, we warmly invite you to reach out for joint research, knowledge exchange, and discussion. This is a unique opportunity to shape the second wave of AI governance, moving beyond risk-centric frameworks to embrace inclusivity, innovation, and local context. Please find the report <https://itsrio.org/en/publicacoes/an-ai-safety-and-opportunities-institute-…> attached for your reference. We look forward to hearing from partners worldwide who wish to contribute ideas, join the international conversation, or discuss possible synergies. Best regards, Celina and ITS team -- *Celina M.A. Bottino* *Diretora de Projetos* *Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade do Rio de Janeiro (ITS)* https://www.facebook.com/ITSriodejaneiro itsrio.org +55 21 3486-0390

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CfP conference Undone Computer Science 2026, 23-25th March 2026 (Luxembourg/hybrid)
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Dear colleagues of the NoC, Here is the Call for Papers for the "Undone Science in Computer Science” conference I'm helping co-organise. It will take place in hybrid and Luxembourg on March 23-24. See details below, or at https://www.undonecs.org/2026 Kind regards, Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie-dulong-2/ Center for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/ CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS — please disseminate widely to your colleagues and networks (apologies for cross-posting) 2nd conference on *Undone Science in Computer Science* — A conference to explore epistemological and ethical dimensions of computer science through the concept of undone science * *Luxembourg, 23-25th March 2026* (hybrid) * Calling for short talk proposals (1-3 pages abstracts) * Submission deadline: *October 9th 2025* (anywhere on Earth) * Post-proceedings model: we will send a call for full papers after the conference * Some travel funding available for speakers * More information at <https://www.undonecs.org/2026/> PRESENTATION As researchers, we are committed to advancing computer science in a way that is both epistemologically and ethically sound. With the *Undone Computer Science* conference, we provide an informal venue to pause and reflect on these aspects of our scientific practices. Our goal is to *bring together computer scientists from across the field, but also social scientists, philosophers and historians of science, and other scholars* interested in discussing the ethical and epistemological dimensions of our work. We welcome abstracts exploring these dimensions, and encourage submissions from a wide range of perspectives. *Abstracts should be 1-3 pages*, clearly outlining the main arguments and contributions of the proposed talk. *As a guiding question, we propose to apply the concept of undone science [1] to computer science.* Undone science refers to questions that are left unaddressed, ignored, or unfunded for various reasons, yet demonstrably worthy of exploration. It highlights the idea that the production and dissemination of knowledge are variously influenced, leading to biases in the choice of research that is done, and eventually in a “systematic non-production of knowledge” [2]. We might want to understand, for instance, whether the way in which computer science is established eventually leaves out some potentially crucial questions and areas of investigation, and what pushes some questions or methods to be ignored whilst others might be favoured. The striking example of AI ethics indeed reminds us of some of the society-impacting case studies which originally motivated the analytical concept of undone science—including corporate influence denounced by critical voices [3], and the debate on requirements and evaluation criteria to improve research by acting on what is funded and published [4]. But undone science could also refer to the consequences of “theoretical commitments” [2], i.e., dominant paradigms, when they blind us collectively about what is worthy or not of exploration—all the while accounts of paradigm shifts in our young domain remain rare. It could refer as well to technical or methodological biases, such as when the availability of certain software or hardware at the right time determines which research idea “wins” [5], or when the haste towards automation in algorithm design leads to a loss of valuable insights compared to alternative paths where people are involved in data exploration [6]. Undone science also refers originally to questions first recognised by actors from civil society—for computer scientists, the free software movement and civil liberties organisations come to mind. We believe that the concept of undone science can further help bring out the epistemological and ethical aspects of research in computer science, and encourage submissions from a wide range of perspectives. Undone Computer Science is an informal peer-reviewed conference with separately reviewed post-proceedings: depending upon the eventual number and quality of submissions, we intend to follow up the conference with a call for full papers to be published in an open-access journal. (Presenting at the conference does not commit to submit a full paper; nor is it necessary to present at the conference to respond to the call for full papers.) POTENTIAL TOPICS It is not necessary to be familiar with the concept of undone science in order to contribute. *Potential topics include, but are not limited to:* * Areas of research in computer science meeting challenges that will require or have required *shifts in viewpoint*; conditions responsible for *certain kinds of research being over- or under-represented*; reasons for a set of *questions being neglected* in an area. * Epistemological questions and challenges, for instance arising from the *interdisciplinary nature* of computer science, or dealing with the articulations between theory and practice; investigations on the values of computer science. * How *social movements or civil society organisations* (e.g. free software movement) play a role in identifying areas of research being left aside, in providing new research questions, or on the contrary in demanding that some kind of research remains undone. * Challenges of integrating ethical and political questioning regarding *social, economic, and environmental consequences* of our work into the process of making “good science”. Concrete examples of questions stemming from ethical consideration being introduced to a domain (why/how), are welcome. * How *ethics codes* (including for instance the ACM Code of Ethics) can be leveraged (or fail) to present some questions as being worthy of exploration; more broadly how guiding principles can be put in place to enrich the research practices in an area. * Explorations of the *influence of publishing practices* within our community, and of popular research methodology and scientific writing guides provided within our fields, on the selection, execution, and dissemination of research. * Examinations of biases and limitations present in commonly-used *educational curricula* (for instance leading to or stemming from a lack of diversity, be it social or methodological). * More generally, any discussion of “systematic non-production” or non-dissemination of knowledge in a broad sense, whether in computer science in general or a specific area, whether past or present; whether due to *limitations of available methodologies, blind spots of dominant paradigms, institutional and industrial biases, lack of social representation,* or other factors. We look forward to receiving your abstracts, and to an engaging and thought-provoking conference. Sincerely, the organisers KEY DATES * Submission deadline: October 9th 2025 (anywhere on Earth) * Author notification: December 8th 2025 * Conference: 23-25th March 2026, hosted by the University of Luxembourg SUBMITTING * Instructions: 1. Abstracts should be 1-3 pages in length (excluding bibliography) and should succinctly present the key arguments and contributions of the proposed talk. The submission can contain appendices or a link to a longer version, but the point of the submission should be clear from the first three pages (reviewers are not obligated to read any further). 2. Submissions should be uploaded to EasyChair in PDF format: <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=undonecs26> 3. The conference being aimed at a wide range of research domains, authors are welcome to include a brief biography if relevant for the contribution (up to 5 lines). 4. Authors can opt for lightweight double-blind reviewing (with the identity of the authors revealed to the reviewers after they submit their review). In this case, the submission should simply be prepared with authors and institutions omitted, and all citations in the 3rd person. The biography can still be included in an anonymised form (omitting the names of both people and institutions). 5. Unfinished or exploratory contributions, that would benefit from discussion at the conference prior to their possible development into full papers, are welcome. There is no submission category, but authors can make it clear in the submission if they strongly prefer a short or a long presentation slot. 6. For a paper accepted at the conference, at least one author is generally expected to present in person, but we will work to make remote presentations possible. (Feel free to inquire in advance with the organisers.) 7. Recognising the importance of the promotion of multilingualism in science [7], we welcome submissions in multiple languages (e.g. translations of the same 1-3 p. talk proposal), provided that the submission can be reviewed from the English version alone. In addition, in special situations where a talk proposal cannot be submitted in English, please contact the chairs in advance to determine if the PC is able to review it. * Acceptance criteria: 1. *Computer Science:* we seek contributions pertaining to computer science (in a broad sense comprising both works *in* computer science and works *on* computer science), 2. *Author expertise:* we expect authors to contribute in accordance with their domains of expertise, in a broad sense; for instance a contribution on ethical issues by a computer scientist can be rooted in their research practice, a contribution by a social scientist can be rooted in the study of an example or through field work; a contribution by a philosopher or historian of science can be rooted in the study of computer science as a specific domain of production of knowledge and scientific practice. 3. *Undone science:* we expect that the question of undone science will inspire presentations that lead to meaningful reflections touching upon ethical or epistemological aspects of computer science in a broad sense, without requiring expertise in epistemology and ethics. For instance, a submission from a computer scientist could outline a potential ethical question, rooted in their research practice, even if its consequences in ethics cannot be fully elaborated at this point. (In doubt, feel free to inquire with the organisers about a potential topic.) * As a general goal, the programme will leave ample time for individual presentations and for discussions. To this end, the program committee can decide to allot presentation slots of varying durations according to the extent of individual submissions and to the authors' expressed preference. * We will endeavour to always give considerate and constructive feedback about proposed abstracts. * Accepted abstracts will be made available online in the programme of the conference. * PC and general chairs are not allowed to submit. Members of the PC are allowed to submit talk proposals in double-blind reviewing. * For all submissions, usual strict rules regarding conflicts of interest apply (see the COPE guidelines <https://doi.org/10.24318/ElTeSLhp> or the ACM policy on conflicts of interest <https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/conflict-of-interest>). Please contact the chairs below regarding any question. REGISTRATION & ATTENDING * Inscription fees: we aim for low fees of around 100€. * The venue has good accessibility and we strive to make our conference accessible; more information will be provided on the website of the conference. Feel free to inquire with the organisers. * A limited number of travel grants might be offered for speakers who require it. Feel free to inquire in advance with the organisers. * The talks will be streamed online. Please visit the website <https://www.undonecs.org/2026/> or contact us below if you need more information. PROGRAMME COMMITTEE Mohamed Abdalla (University of Alberta) Gabriel Alcaras (Médialab, Paris) Antoine Amarilli (INRIA, Lille) Yackolley Amoussou-Guenou (Univ. Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas) Marc Anderson (Independent researcher, Ottawa) Ambre Ayats (Univ. Eastern Finland) Enka Blanchard (CNRS, Paris) — principal chair Aurélie Bugeau (LaBRI, Univ. Bordeaux) Juan Carlos De Martin (Politecnico Di Torino) Liesbeth De Mol (CNRS, Univ. Lille) Pierre Depaz (HfG Karlsruhe) Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay (Centre Internet et Société, CNRS, Paris) — chair Chantal Enguehard (Univ. Nantes) Elina Eriksson (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm) Ksenia Ermoshina (The Citizen Lab, U. Toronto & CNRS, Paris) Ben Green (U. Michigan) Felienne Hermans (VU Amsterdam) Robin K. Hill (U. Wyoming) Jun Kato (AIST, Japan) Os Keyes (University of Massachusetts Lowell) Laura Kocksch (Aalborg University) Shriram Krishnamurthi (Brown University, USA) Oded Lachish (University of London) Giuseppe Longo (ENS Paris) Fabrizio Li Vigni (Centre Internet et Société, CNRS, Paris) Janos Makowsky (Emeritus, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa) Florence Maraninchi (Ensimag, Grenoble) Ola Michalec (Univ. Bristol) Lionel Morel (INSA Lyon) Francesca Musiani (Centre Internet et Société, CNRS, Paris) Dawn Nafus (Intel, USA) Alberto Naibo (Univ. Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) Edlira Nano (Univ. Lyon 1) Lê Thành Dũng (Tito) Nguyễn (CNRS, Univ. Aix-Marseille) — chair Norberto Patrignani (Politecnico Di Torino) Tomas Petricek (Charles University, Prague) Jörg Pohle (Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin) Mark Priestley (The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park) Carina Prunkl (Utrecht University) Sophie Quinton (INRIA, Grenoble) — chair Pablo Rauzy (Univ. Paris 8) Luc Rocher (Univ. Oxford) Peter Roenne (Univ. Luxembourg) Peter Y A Ryan (Univ. Luxembourg) Valérie Schafer (Univ. Luxembourg) Ari Schlesinger (Univ. Georgia) Alan Sherman (UMBC, Maryland) Katta Spiel (TU Wien, Austria) Maté Szabó (Univ. Southern California) Tiphaine Viard (Télécom Paris) Salomé Viljoen (U. Michigan) Tone Walford (University College London) ORGANISERS *PC Chairs* Enka Blanchard (CNRS) — principal chair Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay (CNRS) Sophie Quinton (INRIA) Lê Thành Dũng (Tito) Nguyễn (CNRS) *General Chairs* Enka Blanchard (CNRS) Guillaume Munch-Maccagnoni (INRIA) *Local Organisers* Peter Roenne (Univ. Luxembourg) — local chair Peter Ryan (Univ. Luxembourg) Valérie Schafer (Univ. Luxembourg) Contact us at <undonecs-2026(a)sciencesconf.org> BIBLIOGRAPHY [1] D. J. Hess (2016). Undone Science: Social Movements, Mobilized Publics, and Industrial Transitions. MIT Press. ISBN 9780262529495. [2] Frickel, S., Gibbon, S., Howard, J., Kempner, J., Ottinger, G., & Hess, D. J. (2010). Undone Science: Charting Social Movement and Civil Society Challenges to Research Agenda Setting. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 35(4), 444–473. <https://doi.org/10.1177/0162243909345836> [3] According to Green, tech ethics increasingly tends to be “subsumed into corporate logics and incentives”; according to Abdalla and Abdalla, actions of “Big Tech” to influence academic and public discourse are reminiscent of the tactics of Big Tobacco: * B. Green (2021). The Contestation of Tech Ethics: A Sociotechnical Approach to Technology Ethics in Practice, Journal of Social Computing, 2 (3), pp. 209-225, September 2021. <https://doi.org/10.23919/JSC.2021.0018> * M. Abdalla & M. Abdalla (2021). The Grey Hoodie Project: Big Tobacco, Big Tech, and the Threat on Academic Integrity. In Proceedings of the 2021 AAAI/ACM Conference on AI, Ethics, and Society (AIES ’21). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 287–297. <https://doi.org/10.1145/3461702.3462563> [4] C.E.A. Prunkl, C. Ashurst, M. Anderljung et al. Institutionalizing ethics in AI through broader impact requirements. Nature Machine Intelligence, 3, 104–110 (2021). <https://doi.org/10.1038/s42256-021-00298-y> [5] Sara Hooker. 2021. The hardware lottery. Communications of the ACM, 64, 12 (December 2021), 58–65. <https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3467017> [6] Dawn Nafus. 2018. Exploration or Algorithm? The Undone Science Before the Algorithms. Cultural Anthropology, 33 (3) : 368–374. <https://journal.culanth.org/index.php/ca/article/view/ca33.3.03> [7] Unesco. 2003. Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace. <https://www.unesco.org/legal-affairs/recommendation-concerning-promotion-an…>

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The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is hiring! Could you please share with NoC email subscribers?
by Eda Arpacı Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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 to relevant groups that the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is hiring! IAPS is expanding fast and now has *multiple openings at various levels of seniority.* Open roles include: Junior & Mid-Level Researchers, Senior Researchers, Research Managers and Directors of Research across AI International Strategy, Compute Policy and Frontier Security teams. We would really appreciate it if you could share our opening (with email list subscribers, and/or with any other relevant email list/ alumni groups, email newsletter, other platforms etc.) and help us get the word out about this opportunity! Thanks so much for any help with this! You can find a summary about the roles and the organization below. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Kindest regards, Eda About the openings IAPS is eager to connect with prospective candidates from diverse backgrounds with a strong interest in AI policy and strategy research. *IAPS' roles are remote, and they can hire in most countries, *though there are advantages of being based in Washington, DC or in San Francisco. IAPS can sponsor U.S. and UK work visas. The application is due on *Sunday, August 10 *(although extensions can be granted in certain cases). - All current openings and detailed job descriptions are on IAPS' Careers Page here <https://www.iaps.ai/careers> ( https://www.iaps.ai/careers) - Researcher roles (all levels, all teams) application link is here <https://form.fillout.com/t/uGRXDEDequus> ( https://form.fillout.com/t/uGRXDEDequus) - Research Manager / Director of Research roles (all teams) application link is <https://form.fillout.com/t/uGRXDEDequus> here <https://form.fillout.com/t/5jhn4ESHm2us> ( https://form.fillout.com/t/5jhn4ESHm2us) About IAPS The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) <https://www.iaps.ai/> is a nonpartisan think tank that engages experts across the U.S., allied, and partner nations to deliver concrete, technically sound policy research. IAPS believes that AI and AGI are poised to bring transformative change over the coming years, and they want to play an active role in shaping its future. Their work involves conducting forward-looking policy research in areas including preparedness, information and supply chain security, and international coordination needed to navigate strategic competition with adversaries who may misuse AI and cultivating policy talent — IAPS is forging a community of researchers and practitioners from across many policy areas and backgrounds to meet this critical moment. 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>

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Global impact of AI in tourism.
by Victor Muñoz June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Dear NoC colleagues, Greetings from Bogotá. My name is Víctor Muñoz, and I am currently leading a project focused on analyzing the global impact of AI in tourism. As part of our research, we are seeking to gather regional experiences and insights regarding: * AI trends and sector-specific applications in tourism * The impact of AI on the tourism workforce * Policy recommendations for governments to effectively integrate AI into tourism strategies * Case studies and best practices showcasing successful AI implementation We would greatly appreciate if you could share any relevant research, documentation, or case examples from your region or affiliated institutions., particularly around public sector roles, digital transformation, and destination competitiveness in the context of AI. We believe this is a great opportunity to showcase the impact of tourism around the world and highlight those regions in which this process has had a significant impact. Thank you in advance for your time and support. We look forward to learning from the valuable work across the network. Best regards, Víctor Muñoz Faculty Associate Berkman Klein Center

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Invitation to Collaborate: Join the Worldwide Research Network of the Global Index on Responsible AI
by Fola Adeleke June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Dear colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to invite expressions of interest from members of the Network of Centers (NoC) to participate as research partners in the 2nd Edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI). GIRAI is a global initiative evaluating responsible AI commitments and practices across 140+ countries and jurisdictions and it is the first of its kind to be led from the Majority World. The first edition had notable global impact, with findings informing national AI strategies in countries like Colombia and Kenya, and being cited in reports by UNESCO and UNDP. For this edition, we seek independent research organizations based in Europe and North America to join our Global Research Network and lead data collection efforts for one or more regional countries.This would involve approximately 20 hours of training in September, followed by an estimated 40-60 hours of data collection and review between October and December 2025. Partners will also support regional collaboration and contribute to policy-relevant insights grounded in local expertise. We expect data collection to be led by Master’s or Ph.D. level researchers with expertise in AI governance or digital policy, ideally with prior experience contributing to governance assessments in their countries. This is an in-kind collaboration, as funding has been prioritized for Majority World countries and underrepresented regions. All outputs will be published in open, reusable formats under open licensing to ensure transparency and global accessibility. Attached is a brief proposal <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PpnGe7p4paa6mH_HycUePVXKmNAcWMLNejM…> with further details on the initiative, roles, and expected time commitments. If your organization is interested or would like to discuss further, we would be happy to arrange a short call. You are also welcome to reach out directly with any questions or expressions of interest. Kind regards, Fola Adeleke, PhD Executive Director Global Center on AI Governance <https://www.globalcenter.ai/>

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Re: [netsociety] Join Us at UNESCO’s AI Global Forum: AI Sandboxes Side Event
by Elena Estavillo Flores June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Congratulations, Armando and Urs! I will certainly join you there in person. Best, Elena > El 4 jun 2025, a las 9:35, Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> escribió: > > Dear all, > We’re excited to share this side event at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI: "AI Sandboxes: Regulatory Learning in Action"! > Co-organized by the AI Governance Center at the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), the Global Network of Centers (NoC), and UNESCO, this workshop will explore how AI sandboxes function as spaces for regulatory learning, policy innovation, and trust-building. > We will examine various types of sandboxes, drawing from national experiences—including developments in Latin America and Asia—and looking ahead to the implementation of regulatory sandboxes under the EU AI Act. The session will also introduce the Regulatory Sandbox Maturity Assessment (RESMA) tool. > This event is made possible thanks to the leadership and support of Professor Urs Gasser. > Registration link (in-person and online): https://www.globalforumethicsai.com/side-events/ai-sandboxes-regulatory-lea… > We hope to see many of you there—and hopefully in person in Bangkok! > Best regards, > > Armando Guio > Executive Director > <Outlook-phnozrky.jpg> > > <AI Sandbox UNESCO Meeting.jpeg>

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