Knowledge Centre Data & Society - News Knowledge Centre for legal, ethical and societal aspects of artificial intelligence and data-driven applications. https://data-en-maatschappij.ai en Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:06:55 +0100 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:06:55 +0100 Bevraging: Hoe staan overheidsmedewerkers tegenover generatieve AI? Een blik op gebruik en vaardigheden. https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/bevraging-hoe-staan-overheidsmedewerkers-tegenover-generatieve-ai-een-blik-op-gebruik-en-vaardigheden Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:41:00 +0100 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/bevraging-hoe-staan-overheidsmedewerkers-tegenover-generatieve-ai-een-blik-op-gebruik-en-vaardigheden Elk jaar voert het Kenniscentrum Data & Maatschappij een onderzoek uit waarbij het via een grootschalige bevraging de attitudes, percepties en praktijken van Vlamingen over datagedreven technologieën bevraagt. Dit jaar keek het naar het gebruik van generatieve AI bij lokale en Vlaamse overheden. Policy brief: Implementing the AI Act in Belgium - Scope of Application and Authorities https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/policy-brief-implementing-the-ai-act-in-be Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:44:00 +0100 thomas.gils@kuleuven.be (Thomas Gils) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/policy-brief-implementing-the-ai-act-in-be In this policy brief we provide an overview of the scope of application of the AI Act, especially exemptions to the scope where national legislators may still (wish to) act. Additionally, we discuss the different authorities that Belgium must designate or establish under the AI Act and consider which Belgian authorities may be suited to fulfil this role. brAInfood: What is the role of the school in implementing AI systems? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-3 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:11:00 +0100 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-3 The arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is leading to an increasing amount of data collection in the classroom. But how can schools address the concerns that come with this? brAInfood: how can you access data? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-hoe-krijg-je-toegang-tot-data Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:39:00 +0100 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-hoe-krijg-je-toegang-tot-data How can you acquire access to personal and non-personal data in the midst of a legal maze? In this brAInfood, we provide a quick overview of the key legislative tools. Template Instructions for Use in accordance with the AI Act https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/template-instructions-for-use-onder-de-ai-act Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:31:00 +0200 lotte.cools1@kuleuven.be (Lotte Cools) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/template-instructions-for-use-onder-de-ai-act This working template includes 'instructions for use' as required for high-risk AI systems under Article 13 of the AI Act. brAinfood: how do you collaborate with AI? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-hoe-werk-jij-samen-met-ai Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:29:00 +0200 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-hoe-werk-jij-samen-met-ai From assistant to advisor and guide – AI systems are taking on an increasingly diverse range of roles in our daily lives. What’s your perspective on interacting with AI? brAInfood - Managing with data: what is the impact of employee datafication? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-management-met-data-wat-is-de-impact-van-de-dataficatie-van-de-werknemer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:20:00 +0200 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-management-met-data-wat-is-de-impact-van-de-dataficatie-van-de-werknemer Data collecting at work is common. Just think about uploading your diploma and tracking your project hours. But what if your company is gathering data to evaluate your performance? brAInfood: How watertight are watermarks? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-2 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:05:00 +0200 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-2 Are you sometimes surprised by how authentic AI-generated content seems nowadays? Learn about AI-generated content, recognition methods and EU regulations in this brAInfood. brAInfood: the synergy between sustainability and AI https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:41:00 +0200 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood In the past few years, the use of AI to promote sustainability has gotten more and more notice. But what do words like "sustainability" and "sustainable AI" really mean? brAInfood: What are foundation models? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-wat-zijn-foundation-models Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:01:00 +0100 shirley.bruijnzeel@vub.be (Shirley Bruijnzeel) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-wat-zijn-foundation-models Since the introduction of ChatGPT, generative AI models have shown us their capabilities. So-called foundation models underpin OpenAI's ChatGPT. But how do they work? Let us explain in this brAInfood. brAInfood: How do you feel about data collection in the public domain? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/how-do-you-feel-about-data-collection-in-the-public-domain Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0100 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/how-do-you-feel-about-data-collection-in-the-public-domain We recently published our new monitor, where we asked 1682 Flemish people how they stand on data-driven technologies in the public space. This brAInfood summarises the main results. Bevraging: Hoe denken Vlamingen over de dataficatie van het publieke domein? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/bevraging-hoe-denken-vlamingen-over-de-dataficatie-van-het-publieke-domein Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:36:00 +0100 pieter.duysburgh@vub.be (Pieter Duysburgh) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/bevraging-hoe-denken-vlamingen-over-de-dataficatie-van-het-publieke-domein brAInfood: How is the AI lifecycle regulated? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/how-is-the-ai-lifecycle-regulated Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0100 Jonne.Van.Belle@vub.be (Jonne van Belle) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/how-is-the-ai-lifecycle-regulated In this brAInfood, we highlight various regulatory regimes which should be taken into account at different stages of the lifecycle of an AI system in a practical overview. brAInfood: What can you do to ensure workability with AI in the workplace? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/what-can-you-do-to-ensure-workability-with-ai-in-the-workplace Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0100 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/what-can-you-do-to-ensure-workability-with-ai-in-the-workplace In this brAInfood, we explore the importance of employee engagement for successful AI technology adoption. brAInfood: What are data vaults and what can they mean to you? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-what-are-data-vaults-and-what-can-they-mean-to-you Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0100 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-what-are-data-vaults-and-what-can-they-mean-to-you In this brAInfood, we elaborate on the tasks and organisation of Athumi under its founding decree. We discuss the provision of personal data vaults and SOLID. brAInfood: How does the Instagram Explore page work? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-does-the-instagram-explore-page-work Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:45:00 +0200 Jonne.Van.Belle@vub.be (Jonne van Belle) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-does-the-instagram-explore-page-work In this brAInfood, you can read more about which AI technology determines what your Instagram Discover page looks like and how you can have a say in what it looks like. brAInfood: What do you think about smart technologies in your home? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-do-you-make-a-success-of-ai-and-data-driven-innovations-in-your-organisation-2 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:30:00 +0200 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-do-you-make-a-success-of-ai-and-data-driven-innovations-in-your-organisation-2 Smart home technologies are largely present in our households. How exactly do these technologies work, how do they handle your data and what are the consequences for your privacy? brAInfood: How do you make a success of data- and AI-driven innovations in your organisation? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-do-you-make-a-success-of-ai-and-data-driven-innovations-in-your-organisation Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-how-do-you-make-a-success-of-ai-and-data-driven-innovations-in-your-organisation What are important points of attention in change processes when data-driven innovations or AI are implemented in an organisation? In this brAInfood, we explain why it is important to give employees a voice and a fundamental role and let them actively participate in such a change process, and how you can do this. brAInfood: Insight into future EU legislation on data and algorithms https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-insight-into-future-eu-legislation-on-data-and-algorithms Mon, 15 May 2023 14:00:00 +0200 willemien.laenens@data-en-maatschappij.ai (Willemien Laenens) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-insight-into-future-eu-legislation-on-data-and-algorithms Data Governance Act, Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act: overview of key concepts, potential impact and the obligations. brAInfood: AI in education, how does it change a learning environment? https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-ai-in-onderwijs-hoe-verandert-het-een-leeromgeving Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:52:00 +0100 Jonne.Van.Belle@vub.be (Jonne van Belle) https://data-en-maatschappij.ai/en/publications/brainfood-ai-in-onderwijs-hoe-verandert-het-een-leeromgeving Which AI systems are used in education and what are the results? Who is (in)directly involved in the development and use of those systems, and with what data are they fed? Read more about it in this brAInfood, along with what you as a teacher can do with AI and what you should pay attention to.