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The Anywhere Jobs are nowhere near – How remote work is moving towards the city

Remote working allows us to work from "anywhere". So why are cities, of all places, becoming the new mega-hubs for digital work? What does this change bring to rural regions that are being left behind?
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Concealing for Freedom

Cet ouvrage de Ksenia Ermoshina et Francesca Musiani a reçu une mention spéciale du Prix Stefano Rodotà 2023 pour la protection des données.
L’article Concealing for Freedom est apparu en premier sur Centre Internet et Société.

Guest Post: The inclusion of “OTT” services in  the Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022

This post is authored by Chiranjeev Singh The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”) released a draft for the Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 (“the Bill”) on 21st September 2022. It seeks to replace the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 (“the Telegraph Act”), among others, and provide a modern framework for regulating Telecommunications. One of the significant changes proposed […]

Platform Futures Roundtable Series

View and register for upcoming Platform Futures Roundtable Series events on the Platform Futures microsite here. The post Platform Futures Roundtable Series first appeared on Digital Asia Hub.

Do digital natives value their online privacy?

Mariam Chaduneli, Senior Policy Associate, Portulans Institute
Raashi Saxena, DCN Global Team Member, Asia
 
Who are digital natives?

Heightened Digital Oppression in Egypt

This past October, Egyptian activists used social media to call for protests in parallel with the 27th UN … Heightened Digital Oppression in EgyptRead More »

Qatar, a swampy ground to be a journalist, even during the World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup brought Qatar journalists from all over the world, despite limitations to press freedom, … Qatar, a swampy ground to be a journalist, even during the World CupRead More »

Comments on the draft amendments to the IT Rules (Jan 2023)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“Intermediary Guidelines”) on January 17, 2023. The draft amendments aim to regulate online gaming, but also seek to have intermediaries “make reasonable efforts” to cause their users not to upload or share […]

Nachgefragt: Topthemen der digitalen Transformation 2023

Zum Start in das neue Jahr haben wir Expertinnen und Experten aus dem bidt-Direktorium sowie unseren Geschäftsführer um eine Einschätzung gebeten:

Welches Thema spielt 2023 im Kontext der digitalen Transformation eine besondere Rolle?

Tech has an innate problem with bullshitters. But we don’t need to let them win

Guest Post: The Data Producer’s Right and its Limitations

This guest post was authored by Ishita Khanna. Information privacy theorists have argued that data is ‘quasi currency’ in the age of information technology. Though the economic value of data incentivizes companies to collect data, big data also possesses the potential to increase productivity, improve governance and thus benefit consumers and citizens. Data-driven insights can […]

RT’s and Sputnik’s website and mobile app reach

On 24 February 2022, Russia started its full-scale war against Ukraine. Since then, policymakers around the world have taken measures to curb the influence of Russia’s foreign communication outlets, RT and Sputnik.

Qatar’s Tech Opulence during the World Cup Placed Digital Rights at Risk

Football fans in the Arab region experienced the FIFA World Cup on home soil for the first time … Qatar’s Tech Opulence during the World Cup Placed Digital Rights at RiskRead More »

Youth and Digital Transformation: Challenges to media literacy and active citizenship

 
The Digital Communication Network Global and the Portulans Institute invite you to an online discussion about the 2022 edition of the Network Readiness Index (NRI) focusing on the role of youth in the process of Digital Transformation. This webinar will explore issues related to media literacy and active citizenship, including the importance of formal education, trust and social media in fostering youth engagement. 
Register here and join us!
 
Network Readiness Index 2022 

Interview with Haiqing Yu: Automated Decision Making in China & Researching “Global China”

Professor Haiqing Yu teaches at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She researches the sociopolitical and economic impact of China’s digital media, communication and culture on China, Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Crisis ethics in everyday life

Until now, one of the certainties of disaster management and research has been the exceptional nature of its subject. Accordingly, disasters are rare events of limited duration that shockingly interrupt everyday life, which is gradually restored after they have been overcome. In the light of recent years, on the other hand, the picture of everyday life as a succession of crises is increasingly emerging.

Conference: „Digitalized Lifeworlds and integrative Technology Development“

The conference language will be German. Parts, that are held in English are marked in the program:Das BMBF-Cluster Integrierte Forschung lädt zum Austausch über den Einbezug ethischer, rechtlicher, sozialer und anderer Aspekte in Innovationsprozesse ein.

Ein Superbau für Künstliche Intelligenz

Schneller Bauen durch ein standardisiertes Raumprogramm, vereinfachte Verfahren und vorgefertigte Bauteile: So könnte das Motto lauten für den Neubau des Institutsgebäudes „Künstliche Intelligenz“, für den die Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) am Montag, 23. Januar, das Richtfest feiern konnte. Eigens dafür angereist war Markus Blume, Bayerns Wissenschaftsminister.

Professor Parcu speaks about the evolving role of National Regulatory Authorities in Stockholm

Today, CMPF Director Pier Luigi Parcu delivered the keynote speech at a conference organised by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, sharing academic insights into the role of National Regulatory Authorities in the enforcement of media policy.

The main question addressed was whether National Regulatory Authorities are well-equipped to take on their new role. Some observations from Professor Parcu’s presentation:

Mutante mit Zahlenschwäche

Die fleischfressende Venusfliegenfalle (Dionaea muscipula) kann bis fünf zählen: Diese Entdeckung des Würzburger Biophysikers Professor Rainer Hedrich sorgte 2016 weltweit für Aufsehen. Wie macht die Pflanze das? Hedrichs Team von der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) beschreibt die Schlüsselkomponente im Fachjournal Current Biology. Fündig wurden die Forscherinnen und Forscher bei einer Mutante der Venusfliegenfalle, die das Zählen verlernt hat.
Die Venusfliegenfalle zählt ihre Beute aus