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Commodification and Hyperreality of AI in Social Media Sharing Practices

Author: Naomi Uli Quanti Siahaan (Call for Commentary)Editor: Hosea Immanuel Latumahina 

Huntington-Krankheit: Gezielte Lichtpulse verbessern Motorik

Sie ist erblich bedingt, verursacht durch eine Mutation in einem einzelnen Gen, und bislang unheilbar: die Huntington-Krankheit, auch Morbus Huntington genannt. Die Betroffenen leiden vor allem unter einem massiven Verlust der motorischen Kontrolle; äußerliches Kennzeichen sind unwillkürliche, plötzliche und unvorhersehbare Bewegungen von Armen und Beinen, des Gesichts und des Rumpfes. Zusätzlich treten häufig psychische Störungen wie Depressionen, Reizbarkeit oder Aggressivität sowie ein Abbau der kognitiven Fähigkeiten bis hin zur Demenz auf.

Staying Cool at 35 Degrees – A Different Kind of Lecture

At the end of June 2026, the lecture will be moved outdoors on the spur of the moment:

In the shade of a tree, we’ll explore Ramsey numbers—accompanied by the soft rustling of leaves instead of the hum of the air conditioner. An unusual but inspiring learning environment that shows just how flexible and vibrant teaching at the University of Klagenfurt can be.
And after the theory? Just a few steps away, Lake Wörthersee invites us to cool off. This special combination of academic work, nature, and quality of life is what makes working at AAU so unique.

Design choices for a responsible AI chatbot: a conversation with #semanticClimate

Renu Kumari and Udita Agarwal, researchers from #semanticClimate, discuss the technical details behind the Climate Academy Chatbot (CABot), which uses AI responsibly and with safeguards in place
The post Design choices for a responsible AI chatbot: a conversation with #semanticClimate first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

¡Alerta Phishing! El phishing que afecta a la población migrante | Colaboración Social TIC

30 de junio de 2026. Ciudad de México, México. Las estafas digitales evolucionan constantemente y cada vez son más capaces de aprovecharse de momentos de duda para engañar a las personas.

Communicator-Preis 2026: Ute Schmid für herausragende Wissenschaftskommunikation zu Künstlicher Intelligenz ausgezeichnet

Die bidt-Direktorin Ute Schmid ist am 29. Juni 2026 mit dem Communicator-Preis 2026 der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) und des Stifterverbandes ausgezeichnet worden. Mit dem Preis würdigte die Jury Schmids jahrzehntelanges Engagement, Künstliche Intelligenz verständlich, differenziert und im Dialog mit der Gesellschaft zu vermitteln. Der mit 50.000 Euro dotierte Preis gilt als wichtigste Auszeichnung für Wissenschaftskommunikation in Deutschland und wurde von einer Jury aus  Kommunikationsexpertinnen und -experten unter dem Vorsitz von DFG-Vizepräsident Professor Dr.

Programmable Sovereignty: Coordinated Specialization as a Response to the N-2 Problem in AI

Alicia García-Herrero and Soumitra Dutta 
Bruegel, Brussels | Portulans Institute, Washington DC 
 
Abstract 
 

The Nexa Center for Internet & Society announces the 2026-2027 community

ITA Turin, July 2, 2026 The Nexa Center for Internet and Society today announces the members of the Nexa community for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are pleased to welcome two new Faculty Fellows: Daniele Imbruglia (Sapienza Università di Roma) and Federica Cappelluti (Politecnico di Torino), who will contribute to the Center’s academic activities and the […]

Il Centro Nexa su Internet & Società annuncia la comunità Nexa 2026-2027

2 luglio 2026 | Il Centro Nexa su Internet & Società annuncia la composizione della sua comunità per l'anno accademico 2026-2027
The post Il Centro Nexa su Internet & Società annuncia la comunità Nexa 2026-2027 appeared first on Nexa Center for Internet & Society.

Research Lead (m/f/d): Democratic Change and Knowledge

Lead, shape and strategically develop our research focus "Democratic Change and Knowledge"!
The post Research Lead (m/f/d): Democratic Change and Knowledge appeared first on HIIG.

Once, cyber-attacks required great skill. AI is changing that.

A Wikipedia Founder Is Barred From Editing Articles on the Site

First Oversight Board Decision on Disabled Accounts: A Call for Transparency and Due Process

Introduction

On June 4th, the Oversight Board (OSB) published its first case decision on disabled accounts, extending “its mandate beyond individual content decisions.” Although it agreed with Meta’s decision to permanently disable the account in case, following egregious violations of the company’s policies, the OSB made it abundantly clear that the focus of its decision is elsewhere. 

Join Our Team: Program and Operations Associate

Location: Hybrid. Washington, DC metro area required. Regular in-person attendance at events and periodic office visits are expected. 
Commitment: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
 
About the Role

Hoffnung bei Huntington

Die Erbkrankheit Chorea Huntington gilt bislang als unheilbar. Zum klinischen Bild zählen gestörte Motorik und psychische Symptome. Ein wenig Hoffnung macht jetzt eine neue Studie. Sie zeigt: Ein spezieller Wirkstoff mit dem Namen anle138b kann die für die Krankheit typische giftige Proteinverklumpung im Gehirn deutlich reduzieren.

AI access could become a social policy question, Fourie tells Bonn sustainability conference

Prof Willem Fourie, lead of the Policy Innovation Lab, spoke at an international conference on sustainability cooperation in Bonn, Germany, in June, setting out how artificial intelligence bears on the future of global development goals. His argument was that access to AI could increasingly be treated as a matter of social policy.

Democracy at the ballot: Results from our voting booth at the Long Night of Sciences

We invited Berliners to share their feelings and opinions about democracy in Germany. The results will be published here soon.
The post Democracy at the ballot: Results from our voting booth at the Long Night of Sciences appeared first on HIIG.

Carinthian University Championships – Padel tennis 2026

Successful Carinthian University Padel Tennis Championships
Amidst high summer temperatures and under ideal conditions, this year’s Carinthian University Championships took place at the Sportunion Klagenfurt complex in the Padel Tennis Centre Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee.
An exciting group stage and thrilling finals

Spinnen profitieren von scheinbar einförmigen Wäldern

In der Ökologie gilt das Prinzip: Je unterschiedlicher und heterogener ein Habitat gestaltet ist, desto mehr unterschiedlichen Arten bietet es einen Lebensraum. Um die Artenvielfalt in Wäldern zu fördern, werden daher für Naturschutzzwecke Lichtungen angelegt, oder bewusst Totholz liegen gelassen. Für viele Arten wie Vögel, Fledermäuse oder Käfer ist diese Strukturvielfalt tatsächlich ein Gewinn.

Opening hours on Friday, July 3: 8.30 am – 1 pm

aau/ubReduced opening hours on Friday, July 3: 8.30 am – 1 pm due to the University Summer Party.
Please register in good time – 24 hours in advance of your use – for the 24/7 library to use our reading rooms and media stacks all around the clock as usual.
 
We look forward to your visit!