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Sporting End to the 2026 Summer Semester

On 1 July 2026, the indoor and futsal footballers of the University Sports Institute Klagenfurt met the artificial-turf footballers of the University Sports Institute Klagenfurt on the grass pitch of SV Donau in Klagenfurt-St. Ruprecht.
The match was played over two halves of 35 minutes each. In the end, the artificial-turf footballers of USI Klagenfurt secured a 6–2 victory. The second half, however, was clearly dominated by the indoor and futsal players, although they were unable to convert their chances into goals.

New Christian Doppler Laboratory ‘AIMStream’ at the University of Klagenfurt

KKA new Christian Doppler Laboratory (CD Laboratory) is being established at the University of Klagenfurt. ‘AIMStream’ will focus on the next generation of video streaming – from enhanced user experiences and resilient, globally scalable transmission to immersive 3D content. The funding proposal was recently approved. The laboratory, which is set to run for seven years, will be headed by Farzad Tashtarian, a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt’s Department of Information Technology.

Daniela Jaramillo-Dent wins Best Seminar Award for outstanding teaching

Daniela Jaramillo-Dent wins Best Seminar Award for outstanding teaching

Generative AI is Taking Over Everyday Life in Switzerland: From Experimentation to Regular Use

Generative AI is Taking Over Everyday Life in Switzerland: From Experimentation to Regular Use

New publications on techno-religion, human augmentation technologies, internet use in Switzerland

New publications on techno-religion, human augmentation technologies, internet use in Switzerland

“Artificial Intelligence” in Switzerland 2024: Rapid Diffusion and Increasing Digital Inequality

“Artificial Intelligence” in Switzerland 2024: Rapid Diffusion and Increasing Digital Inequality

New publications on Transhumanist Anthropocene, Content Creators and Chilling Effects

New publications on Transhumanist Anthropocene, Content Creators and Chilling Effects

Vortragsreihe: Wie Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz unsere Gesellschaft verändern

Vortragsreihe: Wie Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz unsere Gesellschaft verändern

Michael Reiss successfully defended his cumulative dissertation  

Michael Reiss successfully defended his cumulative dissertation  

Two Awards at SACM 2025 for the Media Change and Innovation Division

Two Awards at SACM 2025 for the Media Change and Innovation Division

Internet Use as Everyday Religion on the Rise, Cyborgization Still in its Early Stages

Internet Use as Everyday Religion on the Rise, Cyborgization Still in its Early Stages

Kiran Kappeler successfully defended her dissertation

Kiran Kappeler successfully defended her dissertation

Operationalising AI Safety: a Lifecycle Approach (Part I)

By Vidya Subramanian This post is the first in a two-part series highlighting the findings of the research on operationalising AI safety in the Global South, supported by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). Introduction As AI integration accelerates across diverse domains, ushering promises with respect to efficiency and productivity, it becomes paramount to identify and mitigate […]

La Silla Rota: La IA timada por una enfermedad inexistente

Si una enfermedad inventada con pistas tan burdas logró infiltrarse en el sistema de la IA, ¿qué podría hacer alguien malicioso con mejores recursos, mejores herramientas y peores intenciones? | Leonardo Martínez Flores
 

Part 1: From Delhi to Geneva and beyond: civil society voices on AI

Empowering Africa’s Youth in the Age of AI : Why Schools, Parents, Culture, and Economic Reality Must Be Part of AI Governance By Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, member of the UN DPI Safeguards Advisory Board and GNI Academia Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governments, and our everyday lives at a pace that requires urgent and inclusive […]

Paddy Leerssen appointed as Assistant Professor in Platform Regulation

IViR is pleased to announce that Paddy Leerssen will become an Assistant Professor in Platform Regulation from September 1st.
The post Paddy Leerssen appointed as Assistant Professor in Platform Regulation appeared first on IVIR.

Il Digital Ominbus tra competitività economica e arretramento delle garanzie fondamentali

Analisi critica delle modifiche al GDPR e al quadro ePrivacy nella Proposta della Commissione europea COM(2025)837 final
The post Il Digital Ominbus tra competitività economica e arretramento delle garanzie fondamentali appeared first on Nexa Center for Internet & Society.

A Shift in Authority or Simply a Fragmented Society? The Case Study of Mama Ghufron

Author: Azka Amananda PutriEditor : Ayom Mratita Purbandani

Abuya Mama Ghufron Al-Bantani, or popularly known as Mama Ghufron, is the founder of the Uniq Nusantara Islamic Boarding School (pondok pesantren) in Malang, East Java, which has recently gone viral on social media. The controversial clip spread on platforms, including Tiktok and Instagram. Some of these clips include him pronouncing “Syududu” which he claims is from Suryani language, asserting that he is able to communicate with ants, and making a video call with the grim reaper.

Goalkeepers receive expert guidance on rethinking grant writing and sustainable funding strategies

As the global collective of collaborative and diverse change-makers, known as the Goalkeepers, continues to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals Initiative in South Africa, a recent “Grant Writing 101” session created space for a timely and practical conversation: how to search for and secure the resources needed to turn promising ideas into sustainable impact. The session was a practical and effective effort to support the community as they navigate the complex transition from ideas to implementation.

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