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Von Würzburg in die Welt

Was arbeiten Absolventinnen und Absolventen der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU)? Um Studierenden verschiedene Perspektiven vorzustellen, befragt Michaela Thiel, Geschäftsführerin des zentralen Alumni-Netzwerks, regelmäßig ausgewählte Ehemalige. Diesmal steht ihr Stefan von Westberg Rede und Antwort. Er hat an der JMU Betriebswirtschaftslehre studiert und sein Diplom im Jahr 2006 gemacht.
Herr von Westberg, wie würden Sie einem Laien Ihren Job in wenigen Worten beschreiben?

New CiTiP White Paper on the Definition of Data Intermediation Services (data intermediaries) under the Data Governance Act

Cybersecurity Day in Mechelen on 17 October 2023

Lecture by Prof. Peter Drahos - "The future of intellectual property: four values to steer by"

Ameisen erkennen infizierte Wunden und behandeln sie

Die südlich der Sahara weit verbreiteten Matabele-Ameisen (Megaponera analis) haben einen schmalen Speiseplan: Sie fressen ausschließlich Termiten. Ihre Jagdzüge sind gefährlich, denn die Termitensoldaten verteidigen ihr Volk – und setzen dabei ihre kräftigen Beißzangen ein. Es kommt daher häufig vor, dass die Ameisen auf der Jagd verletzt werden.

'Steamboat Willie' is now in the public domain. What does that mean for Mickey Mouse?

Woodford Panel Sparks Insightful Conversations on Online Political Polarisation

The recent Woodford panel, Political Polarisation with the DMRC, held on Saturday, 30 December at Woodford, provided a platform for a meaningful exploration of the critical issue of online political polarisation.

DMRC Panel at Woodford Folk Festival Addresses Online Climate Change Misinformation in Queensland

The DMRC were again represented at the 2023 Woodford Folk Festival in the recent panel discussion, titled “Denialists, Sceptics, and Contrarians: Sowing Climate Confusion.” This discussion marked a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse on online climate change misinformation.

QUT's Digital Media Research Centre Tackles AI at Woodford

On Friday 29 December, the DMRC panel AI and Society featured at the Evergreens at Woodford Folk Festival. The session successfully captured the audience’s attention, fostering a thought-provoking dialogue on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI decision-making in various sectors.

Tool Without A Handle: Are You Not Trained?

Tool Without a Handle: Are You Not Trained?

Igniting Curiosity and Creativity: "Play as a Digital Child" Workshops open the DMRC’s involvement at the Woodford Children's Festival

Hosted by leading experts in digital research from the Digital Media Research Centre and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, the Woodford Children’s Festival welcomed the DMRC’s first Play As A Digital Child workshop on Thursday 28 December at the Puppet Joint, Woodford.

“Too Bossy”: Understanding Gender Biases in STEM

Across history, we’ve observed how gender bias in STEM fields is mirrored in outcomes lacking precise data on women. For example, according to “Verity Now,” a US-based campaigning group striving to achieve equity in vehicle safety, women are 73% more likely to be injured than men because car safety tests are carried out on a male mannequin.

Patchwork AI Regulations

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End of the year with the Open Knowledge Network

A screenshot of the Open Knowledge Network call, with some participants visible.

7 motivos para você doar para a Wikipédia

Von Noten und neuronalen Netzen

In seiner Funktion als Professor für Informatik (Computational Humanities) an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) verbindet Christof Weiß zwei augenscheinlich äußerst unterschiedliche Fachbereiche: Mathematik und Informatik treffen bei ihm auf Kunst und Kultur.

Cyberlaw Clinic Files Amicus Brief for Creators and Arts Orgs, Emphasizing Speech Protections for Artists

How the Israeli Occupation Restricts the Development of Internet Infrastructure in Palestine

In today’s world, the internet is a basic right and need, as it is a gateway through which people access other indispensable rights and needs, such as knowledge and education, as well as government services and job opportunities. The internet also enables people to practice their right to freedom of opinion and expression and to learn about and access healthcare services. 

AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get

Networking for public-interest: unveiling local media strategies for social change

Danielle Borges and Urbano Reviglio, CMPF Research Associates