New training course: Responsibly innovating with AI

(NL) Three-day training course "Responsibly innovating with AI"

About

The Knowledge Centre Data & Society is the central hub for the legal, social, and ethical aspects of data-driven and AI applications in Flanders.

The Knowledge Centre Data & Society brings together knowledge and experience on this topic tailored to industry, policy, civil society, and the general public. We are part of Flanders AI and are supported by the Flemish Government. 

Our team
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Mission

The Knowledge Centre Data & Society brings together knowledge and experience on this topic tailored to industry, policy, civil society, and the general public. Specifically, this includes:

  1. Disseminating information and knowledge on the ethical, legal, and social aspects of data-driven applications and AI. All publications are made publicly available and aim to create a positive and proactive effect between these innovations and our society.
  2. Promoting structural initiatives that strengthen vision development and valorise the social and economic opportunities of data-driven applications and AI among governments, industry, and other social actors.
  3. Stimulating public awareness and debate on the pros & cons and the social, ethical, and legal aspects of data-driven applications and AI, in all layers of society.
  4. Building and supporting a network and learning environment for stakeholders, and strengthening collaboration between different policy levels and actors.
  5. Contributing to the development of legal frameworks and guidelines on the use and framing of AI and data-driven applications for policymakers, businesses, organisations, and employees.
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Activities

The activities of the Knowledge Centre Data & Society include:

  1. Outreach: informing target groups and involving advisory groups in the various activities of the Knowledge Centre.
  2. Network and learning environment: creation and publication of tools, (tailored) workshops and assessments, methods, and guides on the responsible use of data-driven applications and AI.
  3. Policy monitor: providing an overview and guide in the growing range of policy initiatives and legislative frameworks around data and AI at the Flemish, Belgian, European, and international levels.
  4. Perception and acceptance of data and AI: monitoring attitudes of Flemish citizens towards context-specific AI applications (the use of AI in specific sectors or for specific purposes).
  5. Co-creation of advice, guidelines, and tools: developing advice, guidelines, and tools together with stakeholders.

Each year, the Knowledge Centre Data & Society translates these activities into a specific annual plan, tailored to the needs at that time.

Een vrouw staat lachend voor een gebouw. Ze lacht en draagt een lichte blouse en een donkere broek. Ze heeft een tas om haar schouder en draagt iets wat lijkt op een dossiermap.

Vacancies

The research centre CiTiP KU Leuven, affiliated with the Knowledge Centre Data & Society, currently has an internship vacancy. 

Vacancy