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Summary of our AI Act informative session (slides and photos included)

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 by Max Miller

We had about 75 attendees joining our informative event about the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) on 25th April. This also included many students who are interested in the implications of this landmark regulation: is it too relaxed or too … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, News, Outreach | Tagged ai, AI Act, European Commission

Talk: State-of-the-art Approaches in Reducing GenAI Dis/misinformation

Posted on April 29th, 2024 by Max Miller

Generative AI has enabled the production of misinformation and disinformation on an unprecedented scale. As advertised by the VU, Profesor Wael AbdAlmageed will present the latest methods his group are creating to prevent these threats to child safety, public opinion, … Continue reading →

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Research Spotlight: Navigating the Complexities of GDPR Compliance

Posted on April 12th, 2024 by Max Miller

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in May 2018, represents a significant step forward in the protection of personal data within the European Union. However, despite its widespread implications, there remains a degree of uncertainty regarding … Continue reading →

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For over ten years, the Network Institute has been studying the digital society, in an interdisciplinary approach. The institute brings together a unique combination of scientists from informatics, social sciences and humanities.
Network Institute: The hub for interdisciplinary research on the digital society