Publications (index) - Knowledge Centre Data & Society

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brAInfood: 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.

25.01.2024

brAInfood

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AI Safety Summit – The Bletchley Declaration

The Bletchley Declaration is an international agreement on the potential, risks and necessity for global collaboration on AI

22.01.2024

Policy monitor

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Insights on social sustainability from the learning community meet-up

How can new digital and AI innovations be implemented in a workplace in a social and smooth way? How to stay focussed on the people that will work with the new technology?

11.01.2024

Event report

A person is holding a pencil and pointing at a graph. In the background, you see a laptop, a calculator and a tablet, representing an office setting. A white banner with the United States of America (USA) flag placed over the image. The image represents a policy monitor article about a development in the USA.

Een persoon houdt een potlood vast en wijst naar een grafiek. Op de achtergrond zie je een laptop, een rekenmachine en een tablet, die een kantooromgeving voorstellen. Een witte banner met vlag van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika (VS) over de afbeelding geplaatst. De afbeelding stelt een beleidsmonitor artikel voor over een ontwikkeling in de VS.

United States of America – Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy development of Artificial Intelligence

On 30 October 2022, President Biden signed an executive order containing an extensive list of measures that federal agencies will need to take in order to manage the risks of artificial intelligence.

21.12.2023

Policy monitor

(NL) Advies: Open Brief van het Future of Life Institute

Het Kenniscentrum Data & Maatschappij kreeg op 31 maart 2023 de vraag van kabinet Brouns om een advies te formuleren t.o.v. de Future of life open brief.

19.12.2023

Policy brief

United States of America – Federal court judgment regarding copyright and AI

In a recent judgment, a federal district court in the US held that the US Copyright Office acted correctly in denying copyright registration for a work generated by an AI-application.

07.12.2023

Policy monitor

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Een diverse groep mensen zijn verzameld rondom een bord met gekleurde sticky notes

brAInfood: 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.

04.12.2023

brAInfood

United Nations – Advisory Body on AI

The United Nations Secretary-General launched a high-level Advisory Body on AI to strengthen global AI-governance.

29.11.2023

Policy monitor

France – legislative proposal for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence through copyright

In France, a legislative proposal was submitted to regulate Artificial Intelligence through copyright.

27.11.2023

Policy monitor

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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.

15.11.2023

brAInfood

International AI Governance - Paper on International AI institutions

In this academic paper, the authors provide a comparative overview of the range of international institutions that have been suggested to regulate and govern the application of AI.

13.11.2023

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Canada – Code of Practice regarding generative AI

The Canadian government has issued a code of practice regarding generative AI to address concerns raised by generative AI systems.

07.11.2023

Policy monitor

European Medicines Agency – Draft reflection paper on the use of AI in the medicinal product lifecycle

In the reflection paper the European Medicines Agency (EMA) provides an overview of the contemporary outlook on the use of AI to “support the safe and effective development, regulation and use” of medicines.

25.10.2023

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United States of America – Tech Companies’ Voluntary AI Commitments

Leading American AI companies have committed to ensuring safe, secure and trustworthy AI

18.10.2023

Policy monitor

India – Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

The Indian parliament has passed an act which regulates the processing of digital personal data.

11.10.2023

Policy monitor

A woman is writing something on a piece of paper that is lying down on a table. There is another person next to her. The setting is professional. A white banner with the flag of Germany shows that this policy monitor item is about a development in Germany.

Een vrouw schrijft iets op een stuk papier dat op een tafel ligt. Er staat nog iemand naast haar. De setting is professioneel. Een witte banner met de vlag van Duitsland laat zien dat dit beleidsmonitor item over een ontwikkeling in Duitsland gaat.

Germany – Consultation/Green Paper /Handbook on Regulatory Sandboxes

As a preparatory measure for the future German legislation on regulatory sandboxes, a public consultation on the topic was launched. This consultation builds further on past policy actions in this regard. One of those actions was the publication of a handbook for regulatory sandboxes.

05.10.2023

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United Kingdom – Guidance to civil servants on use of Generative AI

The government of the United Kingdom has published a paper that provides guidance to civil servants regarding the use of generative AI to prevent harm and to ensure a correct usage of such systems.

03.10.2023

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European Commission – EU Strategy on Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

The European Commission has launched a new initiative in which it outlines its vision and strategic actions relating to Web 4.0 and virtual worlds.

28.09.2023

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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.

21.09.2023

brAInfood

The Netherlands – Report on Algorithmic Risks

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has published a report discussing the risks of algorithms to improve the responsible usage of algorithms and AI.

14.09.2023

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United States of America - US Copyright Office - Copyright protection for comic book containing AI-images

The US Copyright Office has reviewed a request for copyright registration for the comic book "Zarya of the Dawn", which was partially generated by AI. It decided to grant copyright for the comic book as a whole but not for the individual illustrations.

01.09.2023

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USA - NIST AI Risk Management Framework

To improve the identification and mitigation of risks concerning AI, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology introduced a Framework on the risk management of artificial intelligence.

31.08.2023

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United States/New York – Automated Employment Decision Tool Law – Local Law 144

The New York Automated Employment Decision tool law requires employers to take specific and affirmative steps when using artificial intelligence in employment decision-making processes, including a bias audit of the tool.

14.08.2023

Policy monitor

Frankrijk - Wetsvoorstel voor het verbieden van bepaalde vormen van sharenting

To protect the online image of minors, French parents would no longer be allowed to share potentially harmful content of their children online

11.08.2023

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EU - EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The European Commission has issued an adequacy decision regarding the EU US Data Privacy Framework

09.08.2023

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China - Twenty Data Measures

The Chinese government has published 20 policy measures concerning the development of data systems in order to improve the Chinese (digital) market and economy

08.08.2023

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Human arm and robot arm are reaching out to each other.
Menselijke arm en robotarm reiken naar elkaar uit.

Policy Prototyping the AI Act: Transparency requirements – workshop report

The Knowledge Centre Data & Society organised a workshop on 21 June to officially kick off its 'Policy Prototyping the AI Act: Transparency Requirements' project.

08.08.2023

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EU-US Trade & Technology Council – TTC Joint Roadmap for Trustworthy AI and Risk Management

The EU-US TTC Joint Roadmap initiative outlines the cooperation between the European Union and the United States on developing common tools and standards for AI that respects human rights and democratic values.

23.06.2023

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brAInfood: What do you think about smart technologies in your home?

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?

21.06.2023

brAInfood

European Commission – European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency

Establishment of the Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) which will support the European Commission in enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA)

08.06.2023

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Publications

Type

brAInfood: How is the AI lifecycle regulated?

AI Safety Summit – The Bletchley Declaration

Insights on social sustainability from the learning community meet-up

United States of America – Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy development of Artificial Intelligence

(NL) Advies: Open Brief van het Future of Life Institute

United States of America – Federal court judgment regarding copyright and AI

brAInfood: What can you do to ensure workability with AI in the workplace?

United Nations – Advisory Body on AI

France – legislative proposal for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence through copyright

brAInfood: What are data vaults and what can they mean to you?

International AI Governance - Paper on International AI institutions

Canada – Code of Practice regarding generative AI

European Medicines Agency – Draft reflection paper on the use of AI in the medicinal product lifecycle

United States of America – Tech Companies’ Voluntary AI Commitments

India – Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

Germany – Consultation/Green Paper /Handbook on Regulatory Sandboxes

United Kingdom – Guidance to civil servants on use of Generative AI

European Commission – EU Strategy on Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

brAInfood: How does the Instagram Explore page work?

The Netherlands – Report on Algorithmic Risks

United States of America - US Copyright Office - Copyright protection for comic book containing AI-images

USA - NIST AI Risk Management Framework

United States/New York – Automated Employment Decision Tool Law – Local Law 144

Frankrijk - Wetsvoorstel voor het verbieden van bepaalde vormen van sharenting

EU - EU-US Data Privacy Framework

China - Twenty Data Measures

Policy Prototyping the AI Act: Transparency requirements – workshop report

EU-US Trade & Technology Council – TTC Joint Roadmap for Trustworthy AI and Risk Management

brAInfood: What do you think about smart technologies in your home?

European Commission – European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency