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RES: RES: NoC Conference

by Luca Belli

Hi Caff and all, Thank you very much for your reply. I have to confess I was unaware of the existence of a "network list." This explains the lack of replies from our side. I would be very grateful if you could share instructions on how to subscribe to the "network" list (or if the person in charge of the "network" list could include myself and Pablo Cerdeira, Head of CTS/FGV). Many thanks and have an excellent week Luca Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli -----Mensagem original----- De: netsociety [mailto:netsociety-bounces@lists.networkofcenters.net] Em nome de Geert Lovink Enviada em: sábado, 15 de julho de 2017 14:19 Para: netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net Assunto: Re: [netsociety] RES: NoC Conference > On 15 Jul 2017, at 7:11 pm, Carlos Affonso Souza <caff(a)itsrio.org> wrote: > > Hi Luca: two quick info that might help answering your questions. > > The list for members of the NoC is the "network" list and not this one, which is the "netsociety". This list encompasses a larger group outside the NoC. So please refer to the "network" list for all information related to the organization of the NoC. Dear Carlos, this is the first time I hear of the 'network' list. What's the way to get on that list? Should we? What's the difference between the two? Yours, Geert Lovink Institute of Network Cultures Amsterdam, HvA www.networkcultures.org _______________________________________________ netsociety mailing list netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety

July 17, 2017

Re: [netsociety] RES: NoC Conference

by Eduardo Magrani

Hi Carlos, Thank you for the informations, I will help Luca to make the necessary updates from the CTS side. Best, On Sat, 15 Jul 2017 at 12:11 Carlos Affonso Souza <caff(a)itsrio.org> wrote: > Hi Luca: two quick info that might help answering your questions. > > The list for members of the NoC is the "network" list and not this one, > which is the "netsociety". This list encompasses a larger group outside the > NoC. So please refer to the "network" list for all information related to > the organization of the NoC. > > Second, as you know, since October last year we have created an Executive > Committee (EC) to handle the organization of the network. This Executive > Committee replaced the previous Steering Committee in the current > coordination activities. You can find the summaries of our meetings in the > emails of October 25th, 2016 and February 20th, 2017 there in the network > list. The annual event is also mentioned as part of the NoC roadmap for > 2017-2108. Please refer to our email of February 20th, 2017 about it. > > For the preparation of the annual event (and future activities of the NoC) > we have sent an important Yearly Update to all centers. It looks like you > guys have not responded (even after we have exchanged some emails about > it). So please feel free to write to us directly and we can update your > contact information as to make sure that you are getting the NoC > communication. > > The EC is finalizing a first draft of the event and we will share it in > the list as soon as it is ready for a round of comments and suggestions > from the whole network. > > Looking forward to catch up soon. > > Best, > Carlos > > > 2017-07-15 11:13 GMT-03:00 Luca Belli <luca.belli(a)fgv.br>: > >> Dear Celina, >> >> >> Thank you for your email but I fear my question is still unanswered. >> >> >> I know that I replied to your invitation to the conference saying that >> there will be 4 people form CTS but that is not really the object of my >> enquiry. >> >> >> Both your invitation and the NoC website state the event is a *NoC >> conference* organised * on behalf of the NoC*. This means the conference >> has been discussed on this list and/or the NoC-steering list but, as I >> mentioned in my previous email, I cannot find any email concerning such >> discussion, in my inbox. Therefore, I would be very grateful if you could >> share a summary of the previous discussions. >> >> >> I hope my clarification is helpful and I look forward to hearing from you. >> >> Many thanks and have a lovely weekend, >> >> >> Luca >> ------------------------------ >> *De:* netsociety [netsociety-bounces(a)lists.networkofcenters.net] em nome >> de Celina Beatriz [celina(a)itsrio.org] >> *Enviado:* sexta-feira, 14 de julho de 2017 22:55 >> *Para:* netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net >> *Assunto:* [netsociety] NoC Conference >> >> Hi Luca, >> >> Thank you very much for writing. More details about the conference >> program will follow shortly. As we have discussed by email, we have >> confirmed the participation of four attendees from CTS at the event. >> >> Also, we take this opportunity to remind everyone to RSVP if you would >> like to attend the conference. For that, please send a message to the >> organizers: arshaw(a)cyber.harvard.edu and celina(a)itsrio.org >> >> Hope to see many of you in November. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Celina Bottino >> >> >> On Jul 13, 2017 10:08 PM, "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br> wrote: >> >>> Dear colleagues, >>> >>> I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in >>> November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) >>> I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would >>> like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the >>> programme of this NoC event. >>> >>> >>> I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have >>> missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I >>> would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous >>> discussions held on this list. >>> >>> I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate >>> with the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. >>> Best regards >>> Luca >>> >>> >>> Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium >>> <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> >>> >>> On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente >>> >>> Five years after an inaugural Symposium >>> <https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused >>> on structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, >>> the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is >>> invited to reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers >>> <http://networkofcenters.net/centers>and meet from November 8-10, 2017 >>> in Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and >>> challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more >>> inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted *on behalf >>> of the NoC* by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de >>> Janeiro (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at >>> Harvard University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI >>> initiative >>> <https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, >>> will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the >>> globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, >>> philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities >>> and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, >>> broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are >>> interested in learning more about the symposium, please email >>> inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [image: FGV Direito Rio] >>> >>> *Luca Belli, PhD* >>> *Senior Researcher * >>> *Head of **Internet Governance @ FGV >>> <http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>* luca.belli(a)fgv.br >>> +55 21 3799 *5763 **@1lucabelli >>> <https://twitter.com/1lucabelli>* >>> >>> [image: http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >> netsociety mailing list >>> netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net >>> https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety >>> >>> > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > -- [image: HIIG-Logo] <http://www.hiig.de/> Eduardo Magrani | Senior Fellow Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin · www.hiig.de ·

July 15, 2017

Re: [netsociety] RES: NoC Conference

by Geert Lovink

> On 15 Jul 2017, at 7:11 pm, Carlos Affonso Souza <caff(a)itsrio.org> wrote: > > Hi Luca: two quick info that might help answering your questions. > > The list for members of the NoC is the "network" list and not this one, which is the "netsociety". This list encompasses a larger group outside the NoC. So please refer to the "network" list for all information related to the organization of the NoC. Dear Carlos, this is the first time I hear of the ‘network’ list. What’s the way to get on that list? Should we? What’s the difference between the two? Yours, Geert Lovink Institute of Network Cultures Amsterdam, HvA www.networkcultures.org

July 15, 2017

Re: [netsociety] RES: NoC Conference

by Carlos Affonso Souza

Hi Luca: two quick info that might help answering your questions. The list for members of the NoC is the "network" list and not this one, which is the "netsociety". This list encompasses a larger group outside the NoC. So please refer to the "network" list for all information related to the organization of the NoC. Second, as you know, since October last year we have created an Executive Committee (EC) to handle the organization of the network. This Executive Committee replaced the previous Steering Committee in the current coordination activities. You can find the summaries of our meetings in the emails of October 25th, 2016 and February 20th, 2017 there in the network list. The annual event is also mentioned as part of the NoC roadmap for 2017-2108. Please refer to our email of February 20th, 2017 about it. For the preparation of the annual event (and future activities of the NoC) we have sent an important Yearly Update to all centers. It looks like you guys have not responded (even after we have exchanged some emails about it). So please feel free to write to us directly and we can update your contact information as to make sure that you are getting the NoC communication. The EC is finalizing a first draft of the event and we will share it in the list as soon as it is ready for a round of comments and suggestions from the whole network. Looking forward to catch up soon. Best, Carlos 2017-07-15 11:13 GMT-03:00 Luca Belli <luca.belli(a)fgv.br>: > Dear Celina, > > > Thank you for your email but I fear my question is still unanswered. > > > I know that I replied to your invitation to the conference saying that > there will be 4 people form CTS but that is not really the object of my > enquiry. > > > Both your invitation and the NoC website state the event is a *NoC > conference* organised * on behalf of the NoC*. This means the conference > has been discussed on this list and/or the NoC-steering list but, as I > mentioned in my previous email, I cannot find any email concerning such > discussion, in my inbox. Therefore, I would be very grateful if you could > share a summary of the previous discussions. > > > I hope my clarification is helpful and I look forward to hearing from you. > > Many thanks and have a lovely weekend, > > > Luca > ------------------------------ > *De:* netsociety [netsociety-bounces(a)lists.networkofcenters.net] em nome > de Celina Beatriz [celina(a)itsrio.org] > *Enviado:* sexta-feira, 14 de julho de 2017 22:55 > *Para:* netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > *Assunto:* [netsociety] NoC Conference > > Hi Luca, > > Thank you very much for writing. More details about the conference program > will follow shortly. As we have discussed by email, we have confirmed the > participation of four attendees from CTS at the event. > > Also, we take this opportunity to remind everyone to RSVP if you would > like to attend the conference. For that, please send a message to the > organizers: arshaw(a)cyber.harvard.edu and celina(a)itsrio.org > > Hope to see many of you in November. > > Best regards, > > Celina Bottino > > > On Jul 13, 2017 10:08 PM, "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br> wrote: > >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in >> November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) >> I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would >> like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the >> programme of this NoC event. >> >> >> I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have >> missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I >> would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous >> discussions held on this list. >> >> I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate with >> the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. >> Best regards >> Luca >> >> >> Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium >> <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> >> >> On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente >> >> Five years after an inaugural Symposium >> <https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused on >> structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, the >> Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is invited to >> reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers >> <http://networkofcenters.net/centers>and meet from November 8-10, 2017 >> in Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and >> challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more >> inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted *on behalf >> of the NoC* by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de >> Janeiro (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at >> Harvard University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI initiative >> <https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, >> will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the >> globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, >> philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities >> and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, >> broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are >> interested in learning more about the symposium, please email >> inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu. >> >> >> >> >> >> [image: FGV Direito Rio] >> >> *Luca Belli, PhD* >> *Senior Researcher * >> *Head of **Internet Governance @ FGV >> <http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>* luca.belli(a)fgv.br >> +55 21 3799 *5763 **@1lucabelli >> <https://twitter.com/1lucabelli>* >> >> [image: http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> > netsociety mailing list >> netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net >> https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety >> >>

July 15, 2017

RES: NoC Conference

by Luca Belli

Dear Celina, Thank you for your email but I fear my question is still unanswered. I know that I replied to your invitation to the conference saying that there will be 4 people form CTS but that is not really the object of my enquiry. Both your invitation and the NoC website state the event is a NoC conference organised on behalf of the NoC. This means the conference has been discussed on this list and/or the NoC-steering list but, as I mentioned in my previous email, I cannot find any email concerning such discussion, in my inbox. Therefore, I would be very grateful if you could share a summary of the previous discussions. I hope my clarification is helpful and I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks and have a lovely weekend, Luca ________________________________ De: netsociety [netsociety-bounces(a)lists.networkofcenters.net] em nome de Celina Beatriz [celina(a)itsrio.org] Enviado: sexta-feira, 14 de julho de 2017 22:55 Para: netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net Assunto: [netsociety] NoC Conference Hi Luca, Thank you very much for writing. More details about the conference program will follow shortly. As we have discussed by email, we have confirmed the participation of four attendees from CTS at the event. Also, we take this opportunity to remind everyone to RSVP if you would like to attend the conference. For that, please send a message to the organizers: arshaw(a)cyber.harvard.edu<mailto:arshaw@cyber.harvard.edu> and celina(a)itsrio.org<mailto:celina@itsrio.org> Hope to see many of you in November. Best regards, Celina Bottino On Jul 13, 2017 10:08 PM, "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br<mailto:luca.belli@fgv.br>> wrote: Dear colleagues, I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the programme of this NoC event. I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous discussions held on this list. I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate with the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. Best regards Luca Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente Five years after an inaugural Symposium<https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused on structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is invited to reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers <http://networkofcenters.net/centers> and meet from November 8-10, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted on behalf of the NoC by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI initiative<https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are interested in learning more about the symposium, please email inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu<mailto:inclusionsymposium@eon.law.harvard.edu>. [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br<mailto:luca.belli@fgv.br> +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] _______________________________________________ netsociety mailing list netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net<mailto:netsociety@lists.networkofcenters.net> https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety <tel:%2B55%2021%203486-0390>

July 15, 2017

NoC Conference

by Celina Beatriz

Hi Luca, Thank you very much for writing. More details about the conference program will follow shortly. As we have discussed by email, we have confirmed the participation of four attendees from CTS at the event. Also, we take this opportunity to remind everyone to RSVP if you would like to attend the conference. For that, please send a message to the organizers: arshaw(a)cyber.harvard.edu and celina(a)itsrio.org Hope to see many of you in November. Best regards, Celina Bottino On Jul 13, 2017 10:08 PM, "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in > November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) > I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would > like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the > programme of this NoC event. > > > I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have > missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I > would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous > discussions held on this list. > > I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate with > the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. > Best regards > Luca > > > Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium > <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> > > On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente > > Five years after an inaugural Symposium > <https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused on > structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, the > Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is invited to > reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers > <http://networkofcenters.net/centers>and meet from November 8-10, 2017 in > Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and > challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more > inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted *on behalf of > the NoC* by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro > (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard > University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI initiative > <https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, > will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the > globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, > philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities > and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, > broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are > interested in learning more about the symposium, please email > inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu. > > > > > > [image: FGV Direito Rio] > > *Luca Belli, PhD* > *Senior Researcher * > *Head of **Internet Governance @ FGV <http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>* > luca.belli(a)fgv.br > +55 21 3799 *5763 **@1lucabelli > <https://twitter.com/1lucabelli>* > > [image: http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > > <%2B55%2021%203486-0390>

July 15, 2017

Re: [netsociety] NoC Conference

by Alex Gakuru

Greetings, I seem to also have missed it, perhaps my email had a problem. I am interested in the topic and would greatly appreciate participation. Sincerely, Alex On Jul 13, 2017 10:08 PM, "Luca Belli" <luca.belli(a)fgv.br> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in > November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) > I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would > like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the > programme of this NoC event. > > > I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have > missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I > would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous > discussions held on this list. > > I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate with > the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. > Best regards > Luca > > > Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium > <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> > > On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente > > Five years after an inaugural Symposium > <https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused on > structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, the > Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is invited to > reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers > <http://networkofcenters.net/centers>and meet from November 8-10, 2017 in > Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and > challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more > inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted *on behalf of > the NoC* by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro > (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard > University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI initiative > <https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, > will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the > globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, > philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities > and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, > broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are > interested in learning more about the symposium, please email > inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu. > > > > > > [image: FGV Direito Rio] > > *Luca Belli, PhD* > *Senior Researcher * > *Head of **Internet Governance @ FGV <http://internet-governance.fgv.br/>* > luca.belli(a)fgv.br > +55 21 3799 *5763 **@1lucabelli > <https://twitter.com/1lucabelli>* > > [image: http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > >

July 13, 2017

NoC Conference

by Luca Belli

Dear colleagues, I have received an invitation to the NoC conference that will be held in November at the Museu do Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro. (see below) I applaud the initiative to revive the NoC with a conference and I would like to know how NoC members can participate to the definition of the programme of this NoC event. I have been travelling a lot over the past two months and I fear I have missed the emails regarding the organisation of this NoC conference. I would be very grateful if anyone could circulate a summary of the previous discussions held on this list. I would also like to offer the full availability of CTS to cooperate with the other NoC members in the organisation of this NoC event. Best regards Luca Artificial Intelligence and Inclusion Symposium <https://networkofcenters.net/content/artificial-intelligence-and-inclusion-…> On 27 Jun, 2017 By Victor Vicente Five years after an inaugural Symposium<https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2012/12/network_of_centers> focused on structural changes and tipping points of Internet-driven developments, the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC) is invited to reunite as a growing global community of almost 80 Centers <http://networkofcenters.net/centers> and meet from November 8-10, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro to identify, explore, and address the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence as we seek to build a better, more inclusive, and diverse world together. The event, co-hosted on behalf of the NoC by the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS Rio) and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and part of the Ethics and Governance of AI initiative<https://www.knightfoundation.org/press/releases/knight-foundation-omidyar-n…>, will bring together representatives from the NoC Centers from around the globe as well as invited guests and collaborators from advocacy, philanthropy, media, policy, and industry to address both the opportunities and challenges of AI-based technologies through the lens of inclusion, broadly conceived. If you are a Network of Centers member, or are interested in learning more about the symposium, please email inclusionsymposium(a)eon.law.harvard.edu<mailto:inclusionsymposium@eon.law.harvard.edu>. [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png]

July 13, 2017

Deadline Extension - CfP on Platform Regulation(s)

by Luca Belli

Dear colleagues, Please, note that the deadline for the Call for Papers on Platform Regulation(s) has been postponed to 23 July. Best regards Luca [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] Dear all, Please find here <http://tinyurl.com/DCPRcall> and below the Call for Papers on Platform Regulation(s), promoted by the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility. Important: the deadline for submissions is 15 July 2017 Feel free to share the CfP with colleagues Best regards Luca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance @ FGV internet-governance.fgv.br<http://internet-governance.fgv.br> @1lucabelli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers Platform Regulation(s) The Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/2008-igf-hyderabad/event-reports/74-dynamic-…>, established under the auspices of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, invites researchers and practitioners to submit position papers analysing the role and responsibilities of online platforms<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/igf-meeting/igf-2016/830-dcpr-2015…> from a technical, legal, social or economic perspective. Background: With the increasing centrality of online platforms in the production and dissemination of content, growing expectations are being placed on the role of large platform operators to provide “safe" online spaces for user engagement. This trend is visible in the legislative proposals that have emerged in various countries enlisting social media companies to prevent hate speech, incitement to violence or hatred, and “dangerous terrorist recruitment material”. Over the last year, the trend towards platform regulation has manifested itself most vividly in the context of the identification and prevention of “fake news”, raising the issue of what role do online platforms play and what impact they may have on the public sphere. This offers a perfect example of a recurring problem with platform regulation: an important part of the content that is supposed to be prohibited escapes clear legal definition. It comprises a variety of different phenomena, and therefore arguably requires a combination of a wide range of measures. While some proposals have called for special legislation to restore trust and create a level playing field, major platforms such as Google and Facebook have been quicker in addressing those concerns, including structural responses and tools for users to limit their exposure to such misinformation. A different but very similar problem has arisen regarding “brand safety”, i.e. the concerns of advertisers in relation to the association of their ads with certain types of content deemed to be “inappropriate”. In March 2017, following a letter by the Guardian and many brands pulling their ads from YouTube, Google announced to have heard concerns “loud and clear” and raised its bar for "hateful, offensive and derogatory content” which will be excluded from the association with Google ads. Important questions remain regarding the transparency, proportionality and effectiveness of the measures these companies have taken, and their impact on small and independent news providers and for content creators, some of whom (particularly those with content characterized as “sensitive”) have seen their ad revenues dramatically reduced from the day of Google’s adoption of this revised policy. Against this backdrop, the need for a multistakeholder discussion on the role and responsibilities played by online platforms in our society becomes urgent. The IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility (DCPR) seeks to trigger discussion around the impact of platforms on users’ rights, fostering the identification of case studies and elaboration of concrete policy proposals. Call: The first DCPR annual report aims at promoting analysis on the role and responsibilities of online platforms, to foster discussion at the 12th United Nations Internet Governance Forum. Suggested topics include analyses of, inter alia: • Human rights impact-assessment of platform terms of service and practices • Taxonomies and categorizations of platforms • Economics of online platforms • Algorithmic regulation and accountability • Procedural safeguards for user rights in automated decision-making • The role of platforms in personalisation of content and political micro-targeting • Fiduciary duties and positive obligations of online platforms • Fairness, trust and transparency mechanisms for online platforms • Misinformation, false news and propaganda in social media • Ethical standards and model contracts for platform operators • Harmonising platform responsibilities across intermediary liability regimes • Competition and economic regulation in platform markets • Data ownership in platform markets • Tools to prevent online harassment and bullying • Virtual assistants, virtual reality and future platforms for user engagement • Suggested principles on which regulation can be built • Critical approach to existing and proposed regulatory frameworks Submission Guidelines: Research papers, including analytical and theoretical papers, position papers, or case studies will be considered for inclusion in the report, even if they have been previously published. The length of the submissions should be between 2500 and 5000 words. To facilitate the reviewing process, papers should not include author names or other information that would help identify the authors. All submission shall be in English or Spanish language. Citation should be in APA 6 style<http://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/c.php?g=508212&p=3476096>, authors shall use footnotes rather than endnotes and submission should be in Microsoft Word or OpenDocument Text format. Submissions are due on 15 July 2017. They should include the following elements: • Title · Short abstract (250 words) · First draft of the submitted paper · Author’s name, afﬁliation and short bibliographical note (in the body of the email) Submissions should be sent to luca.belli(a)fgv.br<mailto:luca.belli@fgv.br> and N.Zingales(a)sussex.ac.uk<mailto:N.Zingales@sussex.ac.uk> Authors will be notiﬁed within approximately 7 days from the deadline as to the status of their contributions. All submitted papers will be subject to peer review. PLEASE note that every author submitting a paper will be asked to peer review another submission, which will be judged according to the novelty of the contribution, the theoretical soundness and the quality of presentation. Authors will be given the opportunity to improve their contributions based on peer comments. Selected papers will be published into the Report of the DCPR, which will be published in open access, under Creative Commons licenses. Authors will also be invited (at their own expenses) to present their work at the annual DC3 meeting to be held at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, from 18 to 21 December 2017, in Geneva, Switzerland. -------------------------------------------------

July 11, 2017

Horizon2020

by Geert Lovink

Dear colleagues, I have a question for those interested in Horizon2020. Here at the Institute of Network Cultures in Amsterdam we want to play an active role in a larger grant. However, for a variety of reasons we cannot initiate a consortium ourselves (chicken egg situation etc.). We’re not big enough, no experience, not a research university etc. However, would some of you be interested to discuss this with us? Our agenda and approach might be known for some of you (www.networkcultures.org <http://www.networkcultures.org/>). These days we’re deep into digital publishing experiments (e-pub and beyond) through our www.publishinglab.nl <http://www.publishinglab.nl/>. We’re also focussed on the future of art criticism and the role of European internet critic in society, the net art critic etc. And of course MoneyLab and all critical topics related to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, crowdfunding etc. We’re also still active in the field of alternatives in social media, aesthetics of online video and search engine research. We politely refuse all projects related to Big Data (as there are already enough of them). Our passion is internet critique and media theory at large. And art and activism, of course, as we’re based in a radical pragmatist country… Who’s interested? All the best, Geert Lovink and the entire INC team

June 30, 2017