The DSA is increasingly attacked as "censorship law". This article argues: Its core purpose is to protect freedom of expression online.
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privatfotoFrom July 1 to 3, 2026, researchers from the FWF-funded project Uncertain QCQP and fellow experts gathered at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt.
The workshop focused on innovative conic approaches for solving nonconvex quadratic optimization problems with uncertainty. The presentations sparked lively discussions, opening new research avenues and providing valuable feedback, especially for early-career researchers.
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ÖH KlagenfurtThe Info Days of the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) at the University of Klagenfurt/Celovec, the lobby group in university politics for all students at our university, will support you on 15 & 16 July and 2 & 3 September 2026 before the start of the semester with advice on all aspects of studying.
On Monday, 19 October 2026, at 4.00 pm, the University of Klagenfurt’s alumni network is hosting an alumni business tour of the Wietersdorfer Group’s Alpacem cement works. Participants can look forward to an exclusive guided tour of the fully integrated cement works, which has been in operation for 133 years. You will gain first-hand insights into the production of cement and binders and take a look behind the scenes at the production processes of an internationally active industrial company.
Cleverer Satellit: KI im Orbit – Tagungsband: Symposium zu Kernfusion – Aufgestockt: Würzburger Förderpreis nun mit 150.000 Euro dotiert – Neu an der Uni: Professorin Camilla Schinner – Neu am Campus: Barrierefreies Gärtnern
With Big Tech being the gatekeepers of information and with AI, GenAI, chatbots accelerating, visibility, authority and viability of journalism is ever more at stake.
On the nomination of the Federal Foreign Office, HIIG has been admitted as the first German member of the "Global Network of Centres for Exchange and Cooperation on AI Capacity Building (AI CDN)".
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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.
By Palash Srivastava Artificial Intelligence is no longer the “technology of the future”. Embedded deeply in all layers of society, AI systems shape what content billions see on their feeds, determine who gets a loan or a job interview, and increasingly inform decisions in public welfare systems about who receives benefits and who does not. […]
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.
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 […]
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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
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 […]
IViR is pleased to announce that Paddy Leerssen will become an Assistant Professor in Platform Regulation from September 1st.
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Analisi critica delle modifiche al GDPR e al quadro ePrivacy nella Proposta della Commissione europea COM(2025)837 final
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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.
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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Erfolg für Forschende aus den Geistes-, Sozial- und Naturwissenschaften sowie der Informatik an der JMU: Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) hat ihre Anträge auf neue Forschungsgruppen bewilligt oder bestehende Forschungsgruppen verlängert. Insgesamt richtet die DFG fünf neue Forschungsgruppen ein und fördert diese mit insgesamt 27 Millionen Euro; fünf weitere Gruppen gehen in die Verlängerung.