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Help Contribute to report on AI
by Celina Beatriz Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

Dear All , Please find below message sent by Florent Thouvenin who is working on a comprehensive report on AI. * * * * Dear Expert With this e-mail we would like to invite you to participate in an international survey on the social impact of Artificial Intelligence. The survey takes about 20 minutes. You are contributing to a study commissioned by *TA-Swiss* <https://www.ta-swiss.ch/en/> that is executed by the *Digital Society Initiative of the University of Zurich* <https://www.dsi.uzh.ch/en.html>, the *Technology and Society Department of Empa* <https://www.empa.ch/web/s506/overview> and the *Institute for Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences* <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/ita/en/home/>. You are also welcome to send the survey link to other interested experts from your field. * Please click on the link below to participate in the study and receive further information: * *TA-Swiss Umfrage / Survey / Questionnaire* <https://ufspezurich.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brNE0IjpGVWIDgp> Alternatively, you can also enter the following URL in your browser *https://ufspezurich.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brNE0IjpGVWIDgp* <https://ufspezurich.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brNE0IjpGVWIDgp> We thank you for your support The research team - - - Prof. Dr. Florent Thouvenin Lehrstuhl für Informations- und Kommunikationsrecht Rechtswissenschaftliches Institut | Rämistrasse 74/49 | CH-8001 Zürich

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by Vivien Hard Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

-- Vivien Hard | student assistant -- <http://www.hiig.de/>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/> <http://www.facebook.com/HIIG.Berlin> <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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FW: TILEC Call for Papers - Workshop on "Governance of Big Data and AI", June 6-7, 2019
by L.M.H. de Jong Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

Dear all, Our colleagues from TILEC, the Tilburg Law and Economics Center organize a Workshop on "Governance of Big Data and AI" on June 6-7, 2019. The call for papers can be found hereunder. Contributions from the NoC members are very welcome. Best regards, Leonie de Jong Managing Director Department of Law, Technology, Markets, and Society (LTMS) Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) Montesquieu Building M709 Phone: +31 13 466 3665 e-mail: L.dejong(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:L.dejong@tilburguniversity.edu> [cid:image002.jpg@01D49170.D50F2050] [http://tilburguniversity.m17.mailplus.nl/templates/Nieuwsbrief_+_agendablok…] TILEC Call for Papers Tilburg Law School and Tilburg School of Economics and Management Department of Law, Technology, Markets, and Society (LTMS) Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) and the Governance and Regulation Chair (GovReg) at University Paris-Dauphine | PSL Research University are pleased to announce the 5th Governance workshop on: "Governance of Big Data and AI" Tilburg University, the Netherlands, on June 6-7, 2019 June 6-7, 2019 Tilburg, the Netherlands Datafication has massively influenced processes within organizations, on markets, and more generally throughout society. Machine learning pushes the loop between data accumulation and innovation even further. The Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) and the Governance and Regulation Chair (GovReg) at University Paris-Dauphine | PSL Research University are pleased to announce the 5th Economic Governance workshop, which will take place at Tilburg University, the Netherlands, on June 6-7, 2019. They now strive to stimulate the debate about the economic, political, legal, and social effects of big data and artificial intelligence. As a case of special focus, algorithm-driven platforms such as social media, search engines, and news aggregators have become dominant players in news dissemination. This has transformed the media sector and the way we think about democratic political elections and the legitimacy of those elections' outcomes, with yet unknown consequences for our political systems and for many markets that are tipping towards the technological leader. These developments challenge our rules of the game: are Western institutions, formal and informal, set up appropriately to ensure fair competition among firms, innovators, politicians, or political parties? What does it mean for competition law, privacy and data access laws, international treaties, election commissions' procedures, and the codes of conduct on online platforms if most of us can be traced and monitored most of the time - but these masses of data can only be accessed, worked with, and potentially be manipulated by a few parties? Are we heading towards a future with virtually unbounded opportunities and progress for humanity - or towards a setting, where the state or large private actors control every aspect of life and the net profits of global technological progress are enjoyed by very few very rich and influential individuals? The deadline for submissions is January 20, 2019. Details and further information are here<https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t…>. Please find the call for papers<https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t…> here and more information can be found on this poster<https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t…>. Links [facebook[1]] facebook.com/TILECtilburg [twitter-2[1]] Twitter @TILEC1 Tilburg University<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/> TILEC<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/tilec> [TILEC 15] <https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/upload/f935a6cb-fd5c-410e-9371-f5a4553d64…> [TILEC - GovReg Workshop Fondation Dauphine Paris logo] <https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/upload/6d2390a0-4f68-4c79-af4c-23b0a1302b…> [TILEC - GovReg Workshop Dauphine Paris logo]<https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/upload/2aefc5f7-ca48-4b3e-bdf5-b64bb7c1f7…> [http://tilburguniversity.m17.mailplus.nl/templates/Nieuwsbrief_+_agendablok…] Department of Law, Technology, Markets, and Society (LTMS) Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC), Tilburg University Postal address: P.O. box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands Visiting address: Prof. Cobbenhagenlaan 221, Montesquieu building, 5037 DE Tilburg, The Netherlands T 0031 13 466 8789 - tilec(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:tilec@tilburguniversity.edu> - www.tilburguniversity.edu/tilec<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/tilec> TILEC Events<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/ti…>, TILEC Annual Report<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/ti…>, Subscribe to TILEC Newsletter<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/ti…>, Map and directions<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/contact/route/uvtmap.html>, Tilburg University<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/> Copyright (c) 2013 Tilburg University. 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NoC Newsletter #2 - Artificial Intelligence and Governance
by Celina Beatriz Nov. 10, 2018

Nov. 10, 2018

Dear All, We are glad to share with all of you NoC's second newsletter, focussed on AI and Governance. We hope it can help everyone get to know other center's work better and promote more engagement among the network. For those in Paris next week, hope to see you at NoC annual gathering on Nov 15th. Best regards, ITS team *NOVEMBER 2018* <https://networkofcenters.net/> <https://www.facebook.com/NetworkofCenters/> *Artificial Intelligence and Governance* Welcome to the NoC Newsletter. This editions’ focus is on Artificial Intelligence and Governance. Six centers of the NoC explore how the issue has been dealt within their respective countries, offering a glimpse of the worldwide discussion. Read more. <https://networkofcenters.net/more/noc-newsletter-2> *Highlighted Publications* and ongoing projects *Accountability of AI under the law: The Role of Explanation* Available here. <https://cyber.harvard.edu/publications/2017/11/AIExplanation> *European Perspectives on Power in the Sharing Economy Authors:* Gemma Newlands, Christoph Lutz and Christian Fieseler Available here. <https://www.bi.edu/globalassets/forskning/h2020/power-working-paper-final-v…> *Governing What Wasn’t Meant To Be Governed: A Controversy-Based Approach to the Study of Bitcoin Governance Authors:* Francesca Musiani, Alexandre Mallard and Cécile Méadel <https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351814089/chapters/10.4324%2F9781…>Available here <http://nerds.kozminski.edu.pl/>. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17312268> *The Promise of the Transparency Culture: A comparative study of access to public data in Spanish and Swedish newsrooms. Authors:* Ester Applegreen and Ramón Salaverría <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17312268>Available here <http://nerds.kozminski.edu.pl/>. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17312268> *GDPR and its effects on the Brazilian Law: First impressions and a comparative analysis * Available here. <http://irisbh.com.br/en/gdpr-and-its-effects-on-the-brazilian-law/> *The Risks of "Responsible Encryption"* <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17312268>Available here <http://nerds.kozminski.edu.pl/>. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167739X17312268> *Shadowbook: Writing Through the Digital 2014-2018* Available here. <http://networkcultures.org/blog/publication/deep-pockets-2-shadowbook-writi…> *Computational Power: Automated Use of WhatsApp in the Elections Available here. <https://feed.itsrio.org/computational-power-automated-use-of-whatsapp-in-th…>* Check other selected publications and projects here. <https://networkofcenters.net/more/noc-newsletter-2> *Upcoming Events* *NOC Annual event When: *November 15, 2018 *3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: *Université Paris 1 *Amphithéâtre Sainte-Barbe 4 rue Valette, 75005 Paris* More info <https://networkofcenters.net/> *First European Hub Official Meeting and Young Scholar Workshop When: *Nov. 28-30 *Where: *Haifa *Organizing Partner: *The Center for Cyber Law & Policy, University of Haifa (CCLP) More info <https://noc-europeanhub.net/> *Sharing Cities Summit When: *12 -15 November 2018 *Where:* Barcelona *Organization partner: *Barcelona City Council *More info <http://www.share.barcelona>* *Conference TILTing Perspectives 2019: 'Regulating a world in transition' When: *15-17 May 2019 *Where: *Netherlands *More info <https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t…>* Check for other selected events here. <https://networkofcenters.net/more/noc-newsletter-2> *FELLOWSHIP* University of Essex short stay international visiting fellowship opportunities for January - April 2019 visits (deadline 30 November 2018). *More information here. <https://www.essex.ac.uk/research/essex-international-visiting-fellowships>* CELE offers university students and young professionals the possibility of joining as collaborators and research assistants. *Interested applicants must send a résumé and cover letter (no longer than a page) to cele(a)palermo.edu <cele(a)palermo.edu> with the subject “Convocatoria”.* I*nternet and Society Fellowship 2019* We now invite applications from early and advanced researchers with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, who want to contribute to the range of the institute’s transdisciplinary internet research. Key areas: The evolving digital society: concepts, discourses, structure Data, actors, infrastructures: The Governance of data-driven innovation and cyber security Learning, knowledge, innovation: The change in knowledge production, organisation and transfer through digital innovation. * More information here. <https://www.hiig.de/en/fellow-programme/>* The Open African Innovation Research network, Open AIR, is pleased to announce our open call for applications to our New and Emerging Researcher Fellowship Program, funded by the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Advanced Scholars Program (QES). These new Fellowships provide opportunities for emerging scholars across disciplines to explore African innovation through the lens of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. *More information here. <http://www.openair.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Open-AIR-QES-Call-for-…>* Self-funded visiting research fellowships are available at the DMRC *Contact: DMRC Centre Coordinator dmrc(a)qut.edu.au <dmrc(a)qut.edu.au>* *Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (BKC), Harvard University* *More information** here. <https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships>* Check for other fellowship opportunities here. <https://networkofcenters.net/more/noc-newsletter-2> *This is the Newsletter from the Global Network of the Internet and Society Research Centers. * Want to receive the NoC Newsletter? Subscribe here <http://eepurl.com/dzhTBH>. *Contact us: *itsrio(a)itsrio.org <itsrio(a)itsrio.org?subject=Contato%20via%20newsletter> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. -- *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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Talk and Stream // Data Protection and regulation in Brazil - Oct. 31 @1 pm (CET)
by Juliane Meißner Oct. 31, 2018

Oct. 31, 2018

Dear All, tomorrow the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society will host an exciting talk by visiting researcher *Clara Iglesias Keller *(Public Law Doctoral Candidate at the Rio de Janeiro State University – UERJ). She will talk about Data Protection and regulation of online service providers in Brazil. The *stream* will be featured on our website on *31 October between 1–2 pm (CET) *via https://www.hiig.de/en/events/data-protection-and-regulation-in-brazil-lunc… or you can join us via twitter @hiig_berlin or periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/hiig_berlin About the topic: Last July, the Brazilian government sanctioned its new Data Protection Law (Law 13.709/2019), after almost a decade of debates in parliament. Albeit mirroring the GDPR’s structure and many of its provisions, the bill has its peculiarities and faces its own challenges regarding implementation. This talk aims to address these aspects in the context the country’s approach towards intermediary regulation. Best regards Juliane -- Juliane Meißner Network Coordinator NoC European Hub & International Academic Programmes -- <http://www.hiig.de/>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/> <http://www.facebook.com/HIIG.Berlin> <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Conference "Law in Digital Era" - 2018
by International Laboratory for IT and IP Law Oct. 17, 2018

Oct. 17, 2018

Dear Colleagues, The International Laboratory for Information Technologies and Intellectual Property Law<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/>, National Research University “Higher School of Economics”<https://www.hse.ru/en/> is pleased to invite you to participate in the VIII International Conference "Law in Digital Era"<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/ilconf/2018/> being held in Moscow on November 26-27, 2018. The most relevant topics are planned to be addressed during the workshops: · Legal regulation of data circulation · Formation of complex legislative regulation of relations arising in connection with the development of the digital economy · Ensuring human rights in the digital world, including identification (correlation of a person with his digital image), preservation of digital user data in a digital environment · Platform Economics: Legal Aspects · Change in the role of the state in the management of the digital economy · The role of law in the development of "smart cities" · Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age · Creating new legal institutions aimed at the formation of an environment of trust. Registration of participants is available here<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/ilconf/2018/expresspolls/poll/225182764.html>. For more detail, please contact: Tatiana Libenson, infolaw(a)hse.ru<mailto:infolaw@hse.ru> We will be happy to meet you.

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For those interested in e-Vote
by David Duenas Cid Oct. 16, 2018

Oct. 16, 2018

Dear colleagues, We would like to share with the Netsociety Community the publication of the Proceedings of the E-Vote-ID 2018 Conference, that took place in Bregenz (Austria) 2-5 October. You can find the two publications created on the occasion of the conference in the following link: https://www.e-vote-id.org/proceedings/ 1) The Springer LNCS Proceedings can be downloaded for free until 31 October 2018. Paper copies can be ordered at office(a)e-voting.cc<mailto:office@e-voting.cc> 2) Tallinn University of Technology Press proceedings are available for downloading without limitations Hope to hear from you on the next conference E-Vote-ID 2019 Best regards, E-Vote-ID Organization Team _______________________________ Dr. David Dueñas-Cid Researcher Tallinn University of Technology Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance Akadeemia tee 3 EE-12618 Tallinn Twitter: @attu_island Skype: david.duenascid E-mail: david.duenas(a)taltech.ee<mailto:david.duenas@taltech.ee>

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Job opening at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)
by G. van den Maagdenberg Oct. 11, 2018

Oct. 11, 2018

Dear members of the Network of Centers, Currently there is a position available for a Postdoctoral researcher in science and technology studies, surveillance studies, media studies, critical data studies or another related discipline (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) for the INFO-LEG project at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT). The vacancy can be found on the link below: https://bit.ly/2A40dM3 <https://t.co/OKI1IlIByq> With kind regards, [cid:image002.png@01D4615A.64989860]Ghislaine van den Maagdenberg Tilburg University TILT- Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Secretary P.O. Box 90153 5000 LE TILBURG Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 08.30-17:00 hrs. Phone: + (31) 13 466 8199 Email : G.vdnMaagdenberg(a)uvt.nl<mailto:G.vdnMaagdenberg@uvt.nl>

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Invitation to the Conference, Moscow
by International Laboratory for IT and IP Law Oct. 5, 2018

Oct. 5, 2018

Dear Colleagues, The International Laboratory for Information Technologies and Intellectual Property Law<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/>, National Research University “Higher School of Economics”<https://www.hse.ru/en/> is pleased to invite you to participate in the VIII International Conference "Law in Digital Era"<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/ilconf/2018/> being held in Moscow on November 26-27, 2018. Registration of participants is available here<https://pravo.hse.ru/en/infolaw/ilconf/2018/> For more detail, please contact: Tatiana Libenson, infolaw(a)hse.ru<mailto:infolaw@hse.ru> We will be happy to meet you.

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NYU Faculty Search in Tech Ethics
by Beth Noveck Sept. 14, 2018

Sept. 14, 2018

Kindly circulate? Thx. Beth See the full ad and apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/54797 New York University: NYU - Domestic: Tandon School of Engineering Location Brooklyn, New York Open Date Sep 12, 2018 Description The Department of Technology, Culture, and Society at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full time, non-tenured, renewable faculty position in ethics and engineering with a start date of September 2019. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States. We have an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching and entrepreneurship. We aim to inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century. We are committed to quality, integrity, and respect for each other. We take pride in our high numbers of women students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. We seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. Tandon belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches. We foster innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world: Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn. We support four “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We collaborate closely with other universities throughout NYC. We maintain strong partnerships with NY city and state governments and with industry and corporate communities. With NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. We are deeply committed to teaching and learning, and we lead in online education and in K-12 STEM outreach. Our students conduct Vertically Integrated Research projects and participate in an extensive undergraduate summer research program. Qualifications We invite applicants for classroom and laboratory teaching in all areas of ethics and technology with particular emphasis on ethics of engineering, data, and applied sciences. You should be an excellent teacher. You should have a JD degree or a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies; a social science field such as Anthropology or Sociology; Philosophy; Law; or a closely related discipline; and a record of teaching in these areas. A degree at any level in engineering or related fields, or experience teaching ethics courses to engineering or computer science students, is desirable. Application Instructions You should submit: Cover letter Current CV Recent teaching evaluations A teaching statement describing experience and teaching philosophy A diversity statement discussing your experience in working with students from many different backgrounds Names and contact information for three references. We will review applications starting November 1 and will continue until we fill the position; we encourage you to submit early. See the full ad and apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/54797

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