Other News from Participating Centers

GPU4U Pilot Project (Student-focused GPU access within DHInfra.at)

The GPU4U project initiated by AICS and ITEC (PI: J. Wachter & Mathias Lux) is being launched as a pilot within the DHInfra.at infrastructure initiative. DHInfra.at is developing a national Machine Learning infrastructure primarily for Digital Humanities, with CLARIAH partners and DH research projects receiving priority access. GPU4U serves as an exploratory pilot to understand how computational resources might be utilized by a broader student community, while the infrastructure’s core mission remains focused on Digital Humanities research.

Safeguarding Democracy in the AI Era: SAIL at the TED Webinar

On October 1, 2025, Safer Internet Lab (SAIL) was invited to a webinar titled “Safeguarding Democracy and Elections in the Age of AI.” In light of the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping governance, the webinar aimed to address AI’s dual impact on democratic processes, civic and political participation, and electoral integrity. The discussion also examined the significant risks posed by AI when used for mass surveillance, disinformation, and repression, particularly in authoritarian contexts.

Autonomous AI hacking and the future of cybersecurity

Drones in Lebanon: Who can fly them and are they legal?

After shooting the celebrations for the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary at the Jezzine Municipality, photographer Rami Rizk received a call restricting his use of drone photography.

Can Instagram moderate Arabic sexual health content?

When it comes to social media reach and engagement, content can perform very differently depending on the perceived gender of its audience.  In a recent experiment, I published two nearly identical videos on Instagram—one for men, the other for women. The men’s version drew 15,000 views and 151 likes, while the women’s post reached just 7,000 views and 59 likes.

In another video intended for men, the analytics show 76,000 views, 739 likes, 126 comments, and 3,597 shares. Meanwhile, a video tailored for women reached 8,400 views, 94 likes, 28 comments, and 134 shares.

188° Mercoledì di Nexa

12 november 2025 | JULIE COHEN (Georgetown Law)
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Inspecting Critical Infrastructure such as Power Masts or Railway Tracks with Drones: University of Klagenfurt project receives funding from the Christian Doppler Research Association

KKThrough its Transfer.Science to Spin-off funding scheme, the Christian Doppler Research Association (CDG) is supporting ten research activities as they take their final steps from fundamental research towards application, with a total of EUR 6.8 million in funding. Among the funded initiatives is AIONIC, a project that aims to enable the fully autonomous inspection of critical infrastructure using drones or robotic systems.

Deutschdidaktik to go: Erklärvideos für angehende Lehrkräfte

Literarisches Lernen: Damit ist der Erwerb von Kompetenzen im Umgang mit Literatur gemeint – insbesondere die Fähigkeit, Romane, Gedichte und andere literarische Texte zu verstehen, zu interpretieren, zu reflektieren und ästhetisch zu erleben. Ein besonders einschlägiges Konzept für das literarische Lernen hat der Deutschdidaktiker Kaspar Spinner vorgelegt.
Wie gelingt literarisches Lernen im Deutschunterricht? Welche Kompetenzen sollen die Schülerinnen und Schüler erwerben?

Seminario sobre valoración de daños en Propiedad Intelectual reunió miradas de EE.UU. y Chile 

El lunes 29 de septiembre se realizó el seminario “Valoración de daños en Propiedad Intelectual: Tendencias en EE.UU. y Chile”, organizado por el Programa de Derecho, Ciencia y Tecnología UC junto con la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Chile. Se trató del segundo seminario que ambas instituciones desarrollan conjuntamente en esta materia. 

Beyond The Ban: India’s Gaming Law Misses The Mark

This blogpost is authored by Asheef Iqubbal. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has dealt a setback to the online gaming industry. By regulating the online gaming sector, the Act responds to the rapid expansion of real money gaming (RMG), which has been shaped by the access to smartphones, affordable internet, and […]

Prof. dr. Jozefien Vanherpe in de Morgen over de nieuwe app Sora van OpenAI

einBLICK: Nachrichten aus der JMU

Studierende lassen Experi­ment mit Höhen­forschungs­ballon steigen - Preis für Informatikerin Borrmann - JMU für Gleich­stellung ausgezeichnet - Programm für ausländische Gäste - Liturgie der Zukunft

Lançamento da “Contribuição Conjunta à Tomada de Subsídios para o eixo de infraestrutura e conectividade da Política Nacional de Data Centers”, em parceria com o IP.rec

O LAPIN e o IP.rec lançam o documento “Contribuição Conjunta à Tomada de Subsídios para o eixo de infraestrutura e conectividade da Política Nacional de Data Centers”, com o propósito de oferecer subsídios técnicos e analíticos ao Ministério das Comunicações na construção de uma política pública orientada pelos princípios da justiça socioambiental, da soberania digital e do desenvolvimento sustentável.

L’expérience du droit civil et l’émergence du Québec moderne – Conférence en histoire du droit civil

Le lauréat du prix Gérard-Parizeau 2025, Thierry Nootens, historien et professeur d’histoire à l’UQTR, présentera la conférence L’expérience du droit civil et l’émergence du Québec moderne dans le cadre de la remise du prix Gérard-Parizeau 2025. Cette conférence, organisée par la Faculté des arts et des sciences de l’Université de Montréal, est ouverte au public.

La culture face aux algorithmes : quel espace pour la souveraineté ? | Colloque

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Âges des personnes et accès au numérique : variations sur les vulnérabilités liées aux âges de la vie


Nous vous le plaisir de vous convier à la conférence Âges des personnes et accès au numérique : variations sur les vulnérabilités liées aux âges de la vie, dans le cadre du cycle Soirées de la justice du CRDP.
 

First alumni of the Bachelor’s programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

The English-taught programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is the newest Bachelor’s programme offered by the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Klagenfurt. Since the  winter semester of 2022/23, students from all over the world have been coming here to complete this forward-looking programme.  Now, after six semesters, the first graduates have completed the programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence within the minimum period of study.

Artificial intelligence as heteromation

How AI Could Drive the 2026 Midterm Elections

Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya on Digital Colonialism in AI Health Messaging