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.
Wer im Krankenhaus als Patientin oder Patient ist, vertraut in der Regel den Pflegekräften. Schließlich durchlaufen diese eine Ausbildung und bringen gegebenenfalls mehrere Jahre Berufserfahrung mit.
Author: Naomi Uli Quanti Siahaan (Call for Commentary)Editor: Hosea Immanuel Latumahina
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alicia García-Herrero and Soumitra Dutta
Bruegel, Brussels | Portulans Institute, Washington DC
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