A new national survey of 8000 adults offers one of the clearest pictures to date of how the British public view research and development. It shows a country that values science, trusts scientists and welcomes investment, yet struggles to see where research happens and how it benefits daily life.

Some horrific news on the online minor protection front. Criminal networks are “weaponizing children” to commit torture and murder by recruiting them through multiplayer video games and smartphones and parents often have no idea what’s happening, the boss of Europol warns. lnkd.in/dzheiK8A

The @ec.europa.eu presented election toolkit on the Digital Services Act. The Toolkit aims to guide Digital Services Coordinators’ contribution to the whole-of-society effort to protect the integrity of electoral processes in the European Union Info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...

The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) of the European Commission is looking for for applied data scientists, AI experts and computer scientists with a keen interest in supporting EU digital policies and regulations. Info: recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/1614

I have the pleasure to partner with leading training institutions FORUM • Institut für Management GmbH to present the latest trends about Social Media for Public Administration 📅 30 June - 1 July 2025 📍 Frankfurt, Germany. 🔗 Details & Registration: lnkd.in/ew85DfXT

I'm building a list of Research Institutions (in its broader sense) and International Organisations that joined @bsky.app Social. If you have any similar list, or you know of any organisation that fit the description, feel free to add them in the comments. Much appreciated.

The European Commission has awarded the prestigious Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal to the multilingual AI project OpenEuroLLM – the first Digital Europe Programme funded project to receive the seal. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/pion...

The European Commission is hiring a Security analyst for Cyber and hybrid threats Where: Unit CNECT.H.TF – Cyber Coordination Task Force, Brussels Function Group: FG IV Contract Type: contract agent 3b Deadline: 24.02.2025 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time) eu-careers.europa.eu/en/job-oppor...

A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior investigates the behavioral dynamics of mental health communities on Reddit. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New research on diversity at AI conferences on the development of diversity indicators from 2007 to 2023. Specifically on gender, the proportion of female authors has increased over time, which may relate to the growing number of initiatives to foster inclusion in AI communities. bit.ly/3WaiRL3

#DigitalServicesAct @EU_Commission Call for tenders for a support contract on systemic risks stemming from very large online platforms and search engines More info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/d...

Who are the best European digital influencers talking about #AI and #digitalpolicy? Write in the comments ⤵️ #AI #AIresearch #algorithms #algorithmictransparency

The European Commission has formally designated Temu as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the #DigitalServicesAct. DSA compliance includes obligation to mitigate systemic risks such as sale of counterfeit goods, unsafe or illegal products, and IP rights. Info: europa.eu/!gwgBgj

The EU Commission establishes #AIOffice to strengthen EU leadership in safe and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Press release: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Today 30 May @ 14:00 CEST #EuropeanAIOffice's First Webinar on the #AIAct #Riskmanagement logic of the hashtag#AIAct and related standards: Must-Know Fundamentals for #Regulatory #Compliance Register here lnkd.in/eZqxTnyY

#AIOffice Webinar on Risk management approach in the hashtag#AIAct 16 May @11:00am (CEST) Link to the event: lnkd.in/eVwebuBg

First EU rulebook to protect media independence and pluralism enters into force. The #EuropeanMediaFreedomAct, a new set of unprecedented rules to protect media independence and pluralism, enters into force. Info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/firs...

The @EU_Commission, together with the European Research Area countries and stakeholders, has put forward a set of guidelines to support the European research community in responsible use of GenAI More info: europa.eu/!67MFfd

The @EU_ScienceHub of the @EU_Commission is looking for an Information and Communication Assistant in Karlsruhe, Germany, in the office of the Director (JRC G.0). More info recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/showprj_ifra...

The 2023 General Report on the Activities of the European Union provides a comprehensive overview of the EU’s key achievements in 2023. op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

New tools and insights to better connect citizens with democracy. This Results Pack highlights 15 Horizon-funded projects exploring current challenges to democracy & testing solutions that support engagement with the democratic process. Read more: bit.ly/4a8yCHs

The @EU_Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers, risk management of addictive design More info: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission announces the 6th edition of its Summer School on Sustainable Finance. joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-summer-s...

The most interesting article I have read this month. Meet the Vatican’s AI mentor "Some people treat AIs like idols, like oracles, like demigods,” Benanti told POLITICO. “The risk is that they delegate critical thinking and decisional power to these machines." www.politico.eu/article/meet...

Remind me to vote #euelections2024 Talking is one way to bring up the elections - sharing links is another. The “Remind me to vote” feature lets people sign up to get a reminder before the elections. lnkd.in/dSgnRyfY

Artificial Intelligence in the European Commission (AI@EC) This Communication outlines the strategic vision of the EC to foster the internal development and use of lawful, safe and trustworthy AI systems. commission.europa.eu/system/files...

The European Commission has launched a package of measures to support European startups and SMEs in the development of trustworthy AI that respects EU values and rules. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The European Commission has launched two calls for contributions on competition in #virtualworlds and #generativeAI and sent requests for information to several large digital players. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

#EUELECTIONS2024 Democracy starts with the people: we kick things off by voting in the European elections, and the decisions made there affect our lives. If we don't participate, we don’t get to shape the future. elections.europa.eu/en/why-vote/

The UN Secretariat Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) are looking for young applicants from Germany to join their team in 🗽New York to help drive their #sciencediplomacy work. www.arbeitsagentur.de/vor-ort/date...

💻NEW HACKATON ON THE DIGITAL SERVICES ACT 💻 The European Commission and Pôle d'Expertise de la Régulation Numérique (PEReN) co-host a hackathon on DSA transparency measures. More info: lnkd.in/dqsjmZ3T

The Joint Research Centre's European Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Bureau (EIPPCB) of the European Commission is recruiting a Project Officer on Sustainable Industry to set up the EU's Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions (INCITE). More info: europa.eu/!Mt8ftd

📣 #HACKATHON "Digital Services (h)Acked" Code competition organized by the European Commission (DG CNECT and ECAT), Pôle d'Expertise de la Régulation Numérique (PEReN) with the support of Centre national de la recherche scientifique, and the Jean Zay supercomputer 👉 lnkd.in/e39rwEzT

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is looking for Scientific Project Officers working on AI and Algorithmic System Inspections, as part of the European Centre for Alogirthmic Transparency (ECAT). Deadline 21 January 2024 More info: bit.ly/3tDCpNq

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is looking for a Policy Officer in their Sustainable Smart and Safe Mobility Unit, in Ispra (Italy) The selected candidate will support EU regulations on heavy duty vehicle energy consumption & CO2 emissions. Deadline 7 Jan 24 europa.eu/!BHybdW

The @EU_ScienceHub is looking for a #SocialMedia assistant 📍 Based in Brussels 📆 Apply by 25 December 2023 More info: europa.eu/!JpvwW6

The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency of the European Commission welcomed a delegation of Danish experts to discuss shared interests in advancing the field of algorithmic transparency and risk mitigation. algorithmic-transparency.ec.europa.eu/news/danish-...

📢 VACANCY 📢 Economic and Policy Analyst in sustainable and digital finance at @EU_Commission Joint Research Centre. Skilled in digitalization, financial stability, modelling, econometrics and data analysis applied to finance⤵ europa.eu/!gjJgq4 🗓Deadline 31/01/2024

📢 Job opportunity 📢 The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is hiring two Project Officers in hashtag#sustainableindustry for the hashtag#circulareconomy and sustainable industry unit. Read more  ⤵ europa.eu/!Mt8ftd 🗓Deadline: 31 January 2024

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The Stanford Internet Observatory, with support from the Omidyar Network, is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot grants program to support researchers studying issues of online trust and safety in the majority world. fsi.stanford.edu/news/call-pr...

​​​​​​​​​‘No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred’ European Commission and HR/VP launch call to action against hatred. A call for action to all Europeans to stand up against hatred and speak up for tolerance and respect. Read the communication: europa.eu/!XcBb6y

"Exploring the future of technology in education: emerging trends & scenarios" by the Joint Research Centre. The report analyses key developments in connectivity infrastructures, immersive technologies, data, generative AI & how students develop new knowledge & skills. Download: t.co/PQqktfHOYM

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is looking for Scientific Project Officers (Software Engineering & Architecture) to join the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT). Deadline 04/01/2024 Apply here: lnkd.in/dsgSQUEM

TV still main source for news but social media is gaining ground Television dominates as primary news source for citizens (71%), followed at a distance by online press & news platforms (42%). Radio & social media share the third position with 37% each. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

The EC Joint Research Centre listed among the 5 key sources of AI guidance by London School of Economics for its work on ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Rights of the Child. While part of the EC, the guidance’s scope is notably global. blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...

DEADLINE 15 NOVEMBER The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency of the European Commission is looking for applied AI researchers and practitioners with a keen interest in supporting EU digital policies. Place of employment: Seville (ES), Ispra (IT) or Brussels (BE). Info: europa.eu/!T9BcNP

Artificial intelligence for healthcare and well-being during exceptional times State of the art of current & future applications of AI in medicine, healthcare & well-being, building on previous analyses of COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/h...

*VACANCY AT THE EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR ALGORITHMIC TRANSPARENCY* The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency of the European Commission is looking for a Scientific Project Officer in Software Engineering & Architecture based in sites Seville, Ispra or Brussels europa.eu/!YgMHJ6