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DCPC/CIS 2024 Policy Lab

Faciliter les connexions entre les entités étatiques et les projets de biens communs numériques, 30-31 mai 2024, Paris.
L’article DCPC/CIS 2024 Policy Lab est apparu en premier sur Centre Internet et Société.

Krebsforschung: DNA-Reparatur-Mechanismus weiter entschlüsselt

Das XPD-Protein ist ein zentraler Baustein unseres körpereigenen „DNA-Reparaturteams“, der sogenannten Nukleotid-Exzisions-Reparatur (NER). Wie ein Suchhund legt die NER markierte Schadstellen frei, spürt beschädigte DNA auf und rekrutiert andere Reparaturproteine, um die defekten Abschnitte auszuschneiden und zu ersetzen. Bei gesunden Menschen verhindert XPD zum Beispiel die Entstehung von Hautkrebs, indem es durch UV-Strahlung geschädigte DNA erkennt und repariert.

European elections and digital policy: German party positions

To what extent are German parties addressing digital policy in the European elections? A glance at the election programmes reveals different priorities.
The post European elections and digital policy: German party positions appeared first on HIIG.

From Hate Speech to Death Threats: Hostility towards Science is a Serious Problem

The first nationwide representative study of German researchers shows how widespread hostility is in science.
The post From Hate Speech to Death Threats: Hostility towards Science is a Serious Problem appeared first on HIIG.

DMRC & Humans, Technology Law Centre Visitor Seminar: Prof. Andrew Charlesworth

Join us at the upcoming Visitor Seminar, led by visiting fellow, Prof. Andrew Charlesworth from the University of Bristol Law School who will be delving into The UK government’s ‘innovation-friendly, but pro-safety’ AI regulatory policy. This seminar is co-hosted by the Digital Media Research Centre and the Humans Technology Law Centre.

Proto-Sarada-Schriftstücke: Zeugnisse für das Leben im alten Indien

Vom sechsten bis zum zehnten Jahrhundert nach Christus kam es im Nordwesten Indiens, auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Pakistan, zu einer wichtigen historischen Übergangsphase: Aus einer überwiegend buddhistischen wurde eine hinduistische Gesellschaft; unmittelbar darauf folgten die muslimischen Invasionen. Über die Sozial-, Wirtschafts- und Kulturgeschichte dieser Umbruchzeit ist kaum etwas bekannt.

A Primer on the NetChoice and Murthy cases before SCOTUS and why they matter for India

Introduction: The Supreme Court of the United States (“Court”) recently heard cases of pivotal implication for free speech online. The cases, titled NetChoice vs. Paxton, Moody vs. NetChoice (“NetChoice”), and Murthy vs. Missouri (“Murthy”), broadly, concern the issue of government influence over free speech. As governments scurry to regulate social media, these cases open up […]

Winner of IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” writing competition announced

IViR is proud to announce that Jason Fernandes is the winner of the 2024 Science Fiction & Information Law writing competition with his story "Good Bot".
The post Winner of IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” writing competition announced appeared first on IVIR.

Seeing Like a Data Structure

Conférence annuelle de la Fédération des organismes de réforme du droit du Canada (FOLRAC)


Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à la conférence annuelle de la Fédération des organismes de réforme du droit du Canada (FOLRAC).
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Le droit des marchés publics. Avant, pendant et après les appels d’offres | Colloque

Le Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP), en collaboration avec la Faculté de droit de l’UdeM et le Centre de droit des affaires et du commerce international (CDACI), a le plaisir de vous inviter au colloque « Le droit des marchés publics. Avant, pendant et après les appels d’offres ».
 
Date : 31 mai 2024
Heure : 8H30 – 16H
Lieu : Salon François Chevrette
 
Consultez le programme du colloque ici !

Vidéo – Conférence « AI and Public Legal Information & Education » de Me Rebecca Shur, Me Erik Bornmann & Mr. Jinzhe Tan

Vous trouverez ci-dessus la conférence« AI and Public Legal Information & Education » de Me Rebecca Shur (Éducaloi), Me Erik Bornmann (CLEO) & Mr. Jinzhe Tan (Laboratoire de cyberjustice) dans le cadre du cycle de conférences de 2024 « AI, Large Language Models, and Justice Considerations for Legal Practitioners Judges, Law Schools and Public Legal Educators »
 

THE VOID goes to KABK: Photography & Society Workshop

On the 18th of April, we were invited to hold a workshop for the Photography & Society Master’s students at KABK, in the Hague. Being the first workshop I did as part of THE VOID team (a very ominous way of describing oneself, as a student pointed out later), I was excited to be there. For those who are unfamiliar with our activities, this is a brief description:

AI Sauna quick reflection

During the early days of May, AvoinGLAM hosted a co-creation event AI Sauna that brought practitioners of Open Culture from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Open Future, Flickr Foundation, Meemoo and others together with representatives from Finnish memory institutions and research projects.

Wissenschaft im Dialog: Das bidt beim BAdW Tag der offenen Tür 2024

Wie (er)leben die Deutschen die digitale Transformation?

Im Rahmen von verschiedenen Projekten analysiert der Think Tank des bidt, wie Menschen hierzulande die Digitalisierung erleben, wie sie digitale Technologien nutzen und wie sich ihr Alltag dadurch verändert.

Forschungsprojekte

Das bidt-Digitalbarometer

International Court of Justice: Protect evidence in the Gaza war 

We, the undersigned organisations dedicated to defending freedom of expression and information, protecting journalists and upholding digital rights, welcome South Africa’s urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the modification and indication of provisional measures as a result of Israel’s military assault on Rafah and the catastrophic humanitarian situation across Gaza.

DMRC Visitor Seminar: Dr Annett Heft

Join us at our next DMRC Visitor Seminar, led by visiting fellow, Dr. Annett Heft from the Free University of Berlin & Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, Berlin, who will be delving into Sharing the Hate: Right-wing networked public spheres online in comparative perspective.
Date: Tuesday 4 June, 2024
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: KG-Z9-607, Level 6, Kelvin Grove Campus, and virtually via zoom.

Australian TV drama on the ropes: QUT study

Australian television drama hours have dropped 55 per cent since their early 2000s peak and the drama that is made is letting down the community thanks to inadequate government policies says a new report from QUT researchers.

Report on Social Media Regulation and the Rule of Law: Key Trends in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh

Different models of platform regulation are evolving across the globe. The United States, the European Union, and China have emerged as major examples of regulatory approaches. However, the evolution and impact of social media regulation in many Global South countries remain understudied.  In the South Asian region, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh have been witnessing […]

Empowering Digital Citizenship: Unlocking the Power of Open Knowledge with Participants of the LIFE Legacy

In today’s digital landscape, understanding open knowledge and digital citizenship is crucial for navigating the online world effectively and responsibly. A recent session delved into these vital topics, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the digital age.