It's that time of year again folks - wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year to come!

As Ireland's leader in AI and computer sciences, @ucddublin.bsky.social is at the fore of innovative and essential research, with UCD Centre for Digital Policy being a core actor in this. Read more on the UCD projects that center AI technologies and capabilities! www.ucd.ie/research/inf...

We're delighted to welcome @przemyslslaw.bsky.social Associate Professor at UCD School of Computer Sciences, to the Centre! Przemek's research focuses on responsible AI and techno-social systems, and open world learning. Read more below digitalpolicy.ie/people/przem...

Don't miss @tristansturm.bsky.social and Rory Rowan's new article from @jacobinmagazin.bsky.social "Peter Thiel’s Apocalyptic Worldview Is a Dangerous Fantasy" arguing that Peter Thiel fuses Silicon Valley’s myth of progress with apocalyptic visions of salvation

Help shape a fairer AI future in Europe. TASC, a proud member of the @forsee-research.bsky.social, wants your insights on how AI affects women, LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable groups. Civil society voices matter! Take this short, anonymous survey 👇 enquetes.univ-tlse2.fr/index.php/79...

What does success in European AI really mean beyond technical and economic definitions? Join our free webinar on 3 December 2025, 10:00–11:00 CET to explore this question with our expert speakers! Register now and be a part of the conversation 👉 forseeproject.eu/webinar-what...

Thanks to everyone who took part in our #FORSEE workshop in Budapest, together with @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social! The group dug into how AI is affecting rights, inclusion, and public interest work, and how civil society can shape the AI landscape. #AIGovernance #DigitalPolicy #CivilSociety #AI

As our debate on access rights draws to a close, STEPHEN WYBER examines the position of research institutions and argues that research must be recognised as a top-level policy priority. verfassungsblog.de/research-lib... @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @bjjuette.bsky.social

We were delighted to host Jennifer Waters, a PhD candidate from our Digital Policy Centre last Wednesday for an engaging discussion on AI integration in Irish public services.

Today, we launch our debate “Enabling Access, Fostering Innovation: Towards a Digital Knowledge Agenda in Europe”. CHRISTOPHE GEIGER and DAMIAN BOESELAGER open the discussion, highlighting why reforms of the EU copyright law regime are essential. verfassungsblog.de/eu-digital-k...

Postdoc opportunity ahead! Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in Trinity College Dublin is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will be working on Generative AI policies in Public Services Details and application: aial.ie/hiring/postd...

In exciting news, University College Dublin has acquired a Nvidia supercomputer for AI-led research boost under the project title AURA (Advanced UCD Research in Artificial Intelligence) www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/uni...

We're grateful to our own Colin Scott for delivering his annual lecture to our Digital Policy students. Colin guided students through foundational questions facing digital society today, from governance challenges, to emerging policy responses. Already excited for next years lecture!

Don't forget to register for this important webinar on DSA Article 40 with @cnam-ie.bsky.social!

We're always a little in awe 🫢 ✨ of Alexandros Minotakis and his productivity rate! Check out his newest article, "Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform Resistance and Unionisation: The cases of efood and wolt in Greece" at the link below 👇

As part of a recently launched @uplift.ie campaign entitled “The Neutrality Files”, centre member Patrick Brodie and colleagues, Paulie Doyle and Patrick Bresnihan, outline the challenge to Ireland’s so-called neutrality in relation to the ongoing war in Palestine. www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...

It’s always a pleasure to welcome our Advisory Board member Ian Chambers, this time with DPC colleague Derek Flannagan, classroom to discuss data protection principles.

As AI continues to develop at unprecedented speed, the work of the International AI Safety Report is essential in keeping apace with necessary regulation, developments and safety outputs. @susanly.bsky.social acts as a senior advisor with this project addressing Capabilities and Risk Implications

💙💛 University College Dublin has received €1m in funding for taking ‘Ireland into the space age’ after the successful launch of the country’s first-ever space mission, EIRSAT-1.

With Ireland's presidential election fast approaching, and election interference and disinformation spreading, PhD Jennifer Waters and collaborators have created an online resources on how to spot and report illegal election interference Please share widely sites.google.com/view/electio...

On Wednesday, Assoc. Prof. Ronan Costello welcomed Ziski Putz to the Digital Policy programme for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of platformed disinformation.

What a night!📚🚀Many thanks to all who joined our book launch yesterday and celebrated with us. The questions, discussion and company was excellent - as was the wine!🍷 Congrats to the editors, contributors and authors involved for these excellent contributions to their fields!

🚨Time is running out to register for our upcoming book launch - you can still RSVP at the email/QR code below 🔻🔻🔻

Delighted to welcome IIEA's Seamus Allen to today's Digital Policy class! Seamus delivered an insightful deep-dive into the evolution of 'digital sovereignty' within EU policymaking, challenging us to examine how Europe can balance economic competitiveness with the protection of its core values

Help shape the future of UCD Digital Library by taking our 10-minute survey. We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

⏩Last week, Centre director @elizabethfarries.bsky.social joined @rteprimetime.bsky.social for an exposé on the sale of geospatial mobile data, discussing how personal data is sold to create personalised adverts, highlighting concerns around privacy, app monitoring & "consent fatigue."

There's still time to register for our upcoming book launch! We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud. There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow! 📅15 October 4-6pm 📍UCD Humanities Institute Register via email or the QR code below

We welcome you to celebrate the launch of two new books, Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to The Cloud, this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow! RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]

👁️🤑 "Ad brokers pick it all up. They bundle it. They build this really detailed picture of what you're interested in and what you might do next. And then they sell it." 🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

Be sure to watch this PrimeTime investigation, and catch our own @elizabethfarries.bsky.social discussing the issue of consent fatigue, privacy and data marketing!

We're so grateful for the continued support of Microsoft Ireland. Via their partnership we have been able to continue to support research & education in digital policy that has benefitted researchers educators & stakeholders alike! Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨

We're ✨delighted ✨ to welcome to the Centre @michaelgeers.bsky.social Assistant Professor at @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social We're thrilled to welcome you, Michael, and look forward to celebrating your future projects and works🎉 Read more on Michael's work at the link below! 👇

EU terror update highlights increase in young extremists as recruiters target digital addiction and isolation [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] policinginsight.com/feature/anal...

We're so excited to start this new fall semester! 🍂 What are you most excited about this new academic year??

Do our members ever take a break? Nah! Dr Alexandros Minotakis has recently published an article on generative AI and news media, "Concerned, Unprepared and Burdened by the Past: Generative AI in Greek Newsroom." Read the full piece at the link below ⬇️

Interesting public lecture series organised by @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social! If you want to learn more about #AI 's impacts on different aspects of human life, make sure to add these dates to your calendar! 👉 www.tcd.ie/news_events/... #Ethics #Democracy #Economy

Centre member and AI Accountability Lab founder @abeba.bsky.social and colleauges have published a new, open access article, "Computer-vision powers surveillance technology." Read the full fascinating piece at the link below!

🍂 Autumn is here! Time for books, jumpers, and the return of the Dublin Book Fairs! Join us on Sunday 14th September at Merrion Parish Community Centre for a full house of Irish book dealers offering treasures for every reader and collector.

A new journal and call for papers?! 😀 Dr Alexandros Minotakis has joined the editorial board of the new academic journal Workers and Capital We're thrilled to share this informationm and a CfP "Historical Materialism: Workers and Capital" Read more about the CfP and journal at the link below 👇

Great to hear ADAPT & TU Dublin's Dr Dympna O’Sullivan on RTE Radio 1’s Reignite with Áine Kerr discussing why #AI must be accessible & relevant for older adults. Catch up here 👉 agefriendlyai.ie/age-friendly... @researchireland.ie | @wearetudublin.bsky.social | @rte.ie | @rteone.rte.ie

"The Online Safety Act gained widespread attention for the first time last month following the introduction of age verification requirements," X has since identified the Act Act an "overreach” and "a threat to free expression." What are your thoughts on the recent uptakes of the OSA?

New dashboard! 🔎 Explore 30+ years of Digital Bills of Rights 📊 Track trends in digital rights, from privacy & AI to platform governance. The dashboard helps explore how values have shifted over time, region & stakeholder type. 🔗 Try it here: lnkd.in/d_dXZNpG #DigitalRights #REMIT

ICYMI, our newest report on 'Gore and Violent Extremism' is now available #openaccess on our website. Go to voxpol.eu/publications/. Missed the launch webinar? Drop a line to [email protected] from your institutional email address and we'll share the link. #PleaseRS

What are your thoughts on this? Is it surprising given Meta's new crowdsourced content moderation policies and abandonment of factchecking? "A survey of environmental activists found that nearly all of them have experienced harassment on social media, and a majority have feared for their safety."

A new book titled 'Enhancing LLM Performance: Efficacy, Fine-Tuning, and Inference Techniques' has been released today by ADAPT researchers at DCU. Learn more and find out where you can get a copy here: adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve...

A powerful piece from Ciarán Seoighe, @researchireland.ie, that reinforces why responsible governance and investment are essential to shaping an ethical AI future: www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear...

📢 Call for Short Talks – DAHRSE Midlands 2025 A day of digital humanities + research software! 🎯 Theme: Exploring the Digital Landscape 🗣️ Submit a short or lightning talk by 31 Aug 💸 Travel bursaries available! 🔗 dahrse-midlands.github.io/events/dahrs... #DAHRSE #RSEng #DigitalHumanities #Midlands

The Centre is delighted to welcome our new Advisory Board member, Ian Chambers, to the cohort! 🙌 Ian joins us as Deputy Commissioner for @dpcireland.bsky.social and has been a long-time guest lecturer in our MSc course. We're thrilled to have him joning our expert board 🎉

Looking for help managing your #ResearchData? Join our Research Data Librarian on Fri 25th July for a live demo using #DMPonline to create a Data Management Plan. This session is suitable for researchers needing help navigating DMPonline. Book your place at Library Training: bit.ly/dmpo2507

🎙️👂We're listening @aphrak.bsky.social!