Quite a bit for last weeks belated weeknotes…. Unconference Insights Last Thursday we had the first edition of Engaging people on data and AI: An unconference on giving people and communities a powerful say on public sector technologies aptly held in a residents association building in Pimlico. The day was packed with interesting discussions on public sector tech, and public engagement, although it was notable how even with many public engagement practitioners in the room, the discourse oft...| connectedbydata.org
Le Mouton Numérique tient à faire entendre son bêlement pour pointer le danger qui se cache derrière cette grande messe diplomatique : celui de l’accaparement rhétorique, politique et économique d’une « technologie » par les classes dirigeantes afin de soutenir leurs projets capitalistes, autoritaires et impérialistes dans lesquels l’intérêt des citoyens·nes est complètement écarté.| Mais où va le Web | Panser le numérique
By John Albert, DSA Observatory This post shares insights from a DSA Observatory workshop held on 18 November 2024, where researchers and legal experts met to discuss what’s new in the draft delegated act, what’s missing, and how to approach the Commission’s call for feedback.| DSA Observatory - a hub of expertise on the DSA package.
Many observers of the current explosion of generative AI worry about its impact on our information environment, with concerns being raised about the increased quantity, quality, and personalization of misinformation. We assess these arguments with evidence from communication studies, cognitive science, and political science. We argue that current concerns about the effects of generative AI| Misinformation Review
