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CfA: AI & Law Research Grants
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

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

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RV: Email for NoC - Learning Calls "Generative AI & Elections"
by Guio Espanol, Armando Oct. 28, 2024

Oct. 28, 2024

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

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NoC Annual Meeting in Thailand: October 17th & 18th
by Guio Espanol, Armando Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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

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NoC Learning Call August 27th: Quantum Computing: Societal issues of a new technology
by NoC ＠HIIG Sept. 17, 2024

Sept. 17, 2024

Dear all, I am happy to invited you to and remind you of our next NoC Learning Call: *Quantum Computing* *Societal issues of a new technology* *Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | 3.00 pm (CET)* *Online (Zoom)* Quantum Computing is among the hottest topics on digital research agendas. On this NoC learning call, we want to have a closer look at the impact of Quantum computing on society. Fabienne Marco, head of the Quantum Social Lab at the TUM Think Tank, will explain and discuss how this new technology may shape our future society. Please click here <https://www.hiig.de/events/quantum-computing-societal-issues/> to register and further info. We are looking very much forward to seeing you at the call. Best regards, Aurelia and Vincent -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Call for Applications, HIIG Fellowship 2025
by NoC ＠HIIG Sept. 11, 2024

Sept. 11, 2024

Dear friends of the NoC, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Internet and Society Fellowship <https://www.hiig.de/en/fellowship-2025/>! This programme offers researchers the chance to join an international team and contribute to a variety of ongoing projects at our institute in Berlin. Fellows have the opportunity to explore their own research interests and actively shape their experience within a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. We particularly welcome applications from researchers working in one of our key thematic areas: - Human involvement in automated decision-making - Democracy and the role of research - The Digital Services Act and platform regulation - Generative AI in the world of work The fellowship runs from 1 May – 31 August 2025 (June mandatory), and applications are due by 30 September 2024. We encourage you to apply or/and share this opportunity within your networks. For more details, visit HIIG’s website. -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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NoC Learning Call today
by Vincent Hofmann Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

Dear all, We will meet today for the next installment of the NoC learning call series! As a friendly reminder, today's call will take place online (via Zoom) from 3.00pm – 4.00pm (CET). Please use the following credentials to join the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862586802?pwd=zrUpzo6yp5JbHN175WQ7TLTWatD7SM.1 Meeting-ID: 858 6258 6802 Code: 485446 We look forward to an insightful presentation by our guest speaker Fabienne Marco, as well as a fruitful following discussion with all of you! Kind regards Vincent -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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open vacancies in the UNESCO AI Ethics team
by duaa.ayounes＠gmail.com Aug. 23, 2024

Aug. 23, 2024

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

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Fwd: CfP Open: OpenForum Academy at Harvard Business School 13-14 November
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Dear all, Of possible interest. Kind regards, Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Center for Internet and Society of CNRS, Paris -------- Message transféré -------- Sujet : [dcpc-cis] CfP Open: OpenForum Academy at Harvard Business School 13-14 November *The Call for Proposals is now open until 7 August* Hosted by the Digital Data Institute at Harvard, the OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2024 will bring together researchers and practitioners from all walks of the Open Source research ecosystem at an interdisciplinary conference. *Submit a proposal, register to attend and save the date* Register & submit your proposal <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…> The OpenForum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2024 will look at the theme of ‘Open Source in the Global Digital Economy’, exploring the ways in which open source adds economic and social value to businesses and nations across the globe. By transcending geographical boundaries and becoming an integral part of the common digital infrastructure, open source brings the values of cooperation, transparency and innovation to the fore. Submissions for the Symposium Call for Proposals (CfP) are now open until 7 August. We are seeking proposals from academics and practitioners alike, which advance our understanding of open source and open technologies. Presenting at the Symposium will give you the opportunity to engage with the leading voices of the open source ecosystem and link research agendas. The Symposium is interdisciplinary and is open to a wide range of topics. Areas of importance this year include but are not limited to: 1. Contribution of open source on macroeconomic value creation 2. The effects of market regulation on the development of open source software 3. Funding of open source development and maintenance by public and private actors 4. The role of open technologies in a competitive technology market 5. Microeconomic factors influencing open source adoption by SMEs 6. The contribution of open source to public sector value creation In 2023, the OFA Symposium took place at TU Berlin <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…>, moving to the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…> this year. By exploring the questions of the worldwide reach of open tech, the OFA Symposium will grow the societal understanding of the value of the open source ecosystem as a whole. The conference will bring together a diverse body of speakers and participants, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, developers, and activists. Website <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…> X <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…> LinkedIn <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=92e540ce342922d8…> /Copyright © 2024 OpenForum Europe, All rights reserved./ You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the OFE mailing list. *Our mailing address is:* OpenForum Europe Bd. Charlemagne 96 Brussels 1000 Belgium Add us to your address book <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/vcard?u=92e540ce342922d890e7dc…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/profile?u=92e540ce342922d890e7…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://openforumeurope.us10.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=92e540ce342922d8…>. -- -- *Astor Nummelin Carlberg* Executive Director OpenForum Europe tel +32 (0) 2 446 21 94 mob +32 (0)497 69 08 53 web http://www.openforumeurope.org <http://www.openforumeurope.org/> Follow us on Twitter @OpenForumEurope <https://twitter.com/OpenForumEurope> -- OFE aisbl, a Belgian international non-profit association Transparency number 2702114689-05 Registered in Belgium with enterprise number 721975651 RPM Tribunal de l’Entreprise Francophone de Bruxelles Registered office: Bd. Charlemagne 96, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Web: openforumeurope.org <http://openforumeurope.org/> e-mail: info(a)openforumeurope.org <mailto:info@openforumeurope.org>

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Reminder: Join Us for "The Wikimedia Model: An Antidote to Disinformation" on July 16th
by Guio Espanol, Armando July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

Dear all, We are excited to remind you about the upcoming NoC Learning Call, featuring an insightful session on "The Wikimedia Model: An Antidote to Disinformation." Event Details: Date: July 16, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM ET Speaker: Costanza Sciubba Caniglia, Anti-Disinformation Strategy Lead Costanza will share her expertise and insights into how the Wikimedia model can effectively counter disinformation. This session promises to be enlightening and highly relevant for anyone interested in information integrity and the fight against disinformation. How to Join: Please register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wikimedia-model-an-antidote-to-disinformat…> to confirm your attendance. Once registered, you will receive the details for joining the call. We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a valuable and engaging discussion. Best regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:84f2865e-6fd9-411d-b0a0-defeb19bf48f]

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CPDP LatAm + Digital Sovereignty in the G20
by Luca Belli July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

Dear all, In case you are interested, the Center for Technology and Society at FGV will host the 2024 edition of the Computers Privacy and Data Protection Conference Latin America (CPDP LatAm<https://cpdp.lat/>), on 17 and 18 July, and will also organise an event on Digital Sovereignty in the G20, on 19 July. Considering the Brazilian presidency of the G20 this year, the meeting will be dedicated to “Data Governance: From Latin America to the G20”. CPDP LatAm 2024 will have 29 sessions, featuring 90+ speakers from 24 countries, and will be an official side event of T20, the G20 think tank group. The full programme is available here https://cpdp.lat/en/program/ Below, you will find the agenda of the CPDP LatAm plenary sessions, which will be livestreamed on the FGV YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@FGV The event on “Digital Sovereignty in the G20” will also be livestreamed on the FGV YouTube channel. All details are available here https://portal.fgv.br/eventos/digital-sovereignty-g20-0 and the complete agenda is also pasted at the end of this email. I will share the live streaming links when they will be available. For further information and updates on the events, feel free to check social media accounts of @CPDPlatam<https://twitter.com/CPDPLatAm> and @CTS_FGV<https://twitter.com/CTS_FGV> Also, feel free to share this message through your networks! 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