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📢 New Blog Alert! In this blog, Virginia Dignum and Maja Fjaestad from the AI Policy Lab @Umeå University respond to the European Commission’s proposal on a scientific panel for AI oversight, discussing key strengths, areas for improvement, and proposals to enhance adaptability and transparency in the AI Act. Read our insights on ensuring robust, secure, and unbiased AI governance! Read our recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eauURkRF #AIAct #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #AIAccountability

📣 Framing the Future: A Collaborative Summit on Research on AI Policy and Governance 📣 What is #AI policy research and how can it contribute to addressing the main questions about human-centred policy, governance and development of AI? Together with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, we are organising an strategic summit bringing together organisations working on AI Policy, AI governance and human-centred AI to discuss these questions, explore synergies and collaborations, aiming at a joint declaration on a roadmap for human-centred AI Policy research. Date: 14-15 November 2024 Location: Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden The event is by registration only but we welcome participant suggestions. If you, or your organisation, are interested in joining, or know of others that should be joining, please contact us asap: contact@aipolicylab.se (before 10 October). #AIpolicy #AIgovernance #responsibleAI #AI #humanAI #socialAI #AIethics #AI More information and preliminary agenda: https://lnkd.in/e95na7kS

Check out our latest blog post: How Europe is Shaping AI for Human Rights 🤖 In this post, our director Virginia Dignum, provides a short comparison between the Council of Europe #AITreaty and European Commission #AIact, and how these are shaping the future of AI to ensure privacy, fairness, and respect for human dignity. If you're interested in the intersection of AI, policy, and human rights, this is a must-read! 📖🌍 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eiStzw98 #AIPolicy #HumanRights #EthicalAI #EuropeAI #DigitalRights #AIRegulation #ResponsibleAI

New hashtag #AIPEX post! On the multilevel oversight of AI systems in the AI Act, by Diana Popa, from Delft University of Technology. What do you think? Is AI literacy important for effective oversight? Check our website AI Policy Lab @Umeå University for the full text and contribute to the conversation! Abstract: The AI “oversight – control” nexus is a matter of debate in both scientific literature and policy papers, given the complex and disruptive nature of the technology and the intricate legislative systems regulating the deployment of AI systems. Most approaches give precedence to the need for a multilayered governance model, while in the same time taking into account the lifecycle stages of the AI product. Oversight over the ecosystem in which the AI is deployed (the governance layer) should not be confused with the process level human oversight. At process level, human oversight is needed in the case of “high-risk systems”, and AI literacy is a precondition for this oversight to be relative. Effective oversight requires many resources at both ecosystem and organisational levels. Additionally, oversight of AI systems is also highly regulated in democratic societies and therefore can be seen as a reflection of the importance that democratic values have in the way disruptive technologies are deployed within society. #AI #AIact #AIgovernance #oversight https://lnkd.in/e5gkYJkY

📣 New #AIPEX post: In this short article, Inês F. Neves (Faculty of Law, University of Porto) analyses the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) #AIact #EU. Although it addresses high-risk AI systems, it relies on subsequent normative creation. Existing legislation, ethical guidelines, and standards already exist, prompting questions about the usefulness of the AI Act. The Act's implementation largely depends on the European Commission and other bodies, and there are concerns about its impact on legal certainty and fundamental rights. The Act's collaborative nature, reliance on private entities, and potential inequalities in standardization processes pose challenges. Despite its focus on fundamental rights, the Act's approach may not fully consider the complexity of these rights. Common specifications act as safeguards to address these shortcomings. https://lnkd.in/eMipjCuV Comments are welcome! #AI #AIgovernance #europe European Commission Universidade do Porto

We are proud to announce our first fellows! Starting in September 2024, we will welcome Elin Kvist, Lars Norqvist and Henry Lopez-Vega as fellows at the #AIPolicyLab. Looking forward to their contributions! https://lnkd.in/eduDatuc #AI #AIPolicy #research #fellowships

Proud to announce our first #AIPEX contribution: on #responsibleAI and #trustworthyAI

🚀 STUDENT INTERNSHIPS 2024 🚀 The AI Policy Lab is excited to invite bachelor and master level students to join us in our mission to shape the future of AI governance! Contribute to vital research, develop impactful policies, and create strategies to integrate AI responsibly into society. 📅 Internship Period: August - December 2024 📝 Application Deadline: 15 June 2024 💡 Internship Opportunities: 1. Design of AI Systems to Promote Equitable Access and Reduce Social Inequalities 2. Develop Tools for Assessment and Monitoring of Responsible AI Guidelines and Regulations 3. Addressing Environmental Impacts of AI 4. Analyse Current Governance Initiatives for AI Technologies 🎓 Required Skills: - Bachelor or Master student in Computer Science, AI, Philosophy, Political Sciences, STS, Law, or equivalent. - Familiarity with AI governance and policy initiatives. - Strong interest in Responsible AI. - Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 🌐 Remote internships available for exceptional applicants. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eKNncYMw Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of AI! #AI #Internship2024 #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #SustainableAI #AIEquity