Publications

brAInfood: What happens to your data after your death?

In this brAInfood you will find out how you can ensure that your next of kin can access your digital data after your death, if you wish, of course.

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United States of America - CHIPS and Science Act

The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal law that provides 250 billion dollars to bolster US semiconductor capacity, boost domestic R&D, create regional high-tech hubs and a invests in a bigger, more inclusive STEM workforce.

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UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport – Establishing a pro-innovation approach to regulating AI. An overview of the UK’s emerging approach

In the UK National AI Strategy, the Government set out an ambitious ten-year plan to remain a global AI superpower

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European Commission – Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem (European Chips Act)

The EU Chips Act was drafted to tackle the current shortage of semiconductors in Europe. It should ensure that the EU semiconductor ecosystem is strengthened, increases its resilience and reduces its dependence on non-European stakeholders.

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brAInfood: What about fairness & AI?

Does the computer give you the job you deserve? AI systems that make important decisions for you can sometimes reaffirm existing biases. By applying fairness notions, developers can address this. We introduce some of these notions to you.

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Belgian and Flemish Policy Makers’ Guide to AI Regulation

In this paper, Joanna Bryson (Professor Ethics and Technology, The Hertie School of Governance) discusses how to approach AI regulation at governmental level.

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brAInfood: Important copyright considerations related to text-to-x generators

In this brAInfood, we provide a brief introduction to text-to-x generators and explain some legal considerations in terms of copyright.

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Report Policy monitor update - November 2022

On 25 November 2022, the Knowledge Centre Data & Society organised a new edition of the Policy Monitor webinars. You can find the presentations and recording in this article.

USA – White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

The White House defines five principles for the use and development of automated systems.

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(NL) Wat zijn je rechten over je persoonsgegevens in de slimme stad?

Vraag jij je ook wel eens af welke persoonsgegevens er allemaal over jou en je medeburgers circuleren? Heb je er een idee van hoe die worden benut in ‘smart cities’ of slimme steden? Wie de gegevens gebruikt, moet rekening houden met een aantal wetten die gebruikers beschermen. In deze fiche geven we een paar manieren waarop die bescherming moet plaatsvinden in de smart city.

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België - Nationaal convergentieplan voor de ontwikkeling van artificiële intelligentie (National convergence plan for the development of artificial intelligence)

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Council of the EU - Compromise Text AI Act

The new compromise text of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) by the Council of the EU has been published. The text, presented by the Czech presidency, follows and builds on the previous (partial) compromises under Slovenian and French presidencies

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Canada – Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)

The Canadian government published a proposal of an act to regulate trade and commerce in AI systems and protect individuals from serious harm arising from these systems

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(NL) Legal design voor werkbaar werk: zeven prototypes om regulering rond AI & data te vertalen naar de werkvloer

Weet jij of er AI- en datagedreven toepassingen worden gebruikt bij jou op het werk? En weet jij wat het wettelijk kader errond is? We organiseerden een legal design workshop voor vakbonden, UNIA en SERV.

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Nederland - Werknemers monitoren door middel van webcams is illegaal

A Dutch court ruled that that permanent monitoring of an employee through the use of a webcam is unlawful.

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European Commission - Digital Services Act

The Digital Services Act sets out a new standard for a secure digital environment that protects citizens against the distribution of illegal and harmful content.

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UK – Consultation on a new UK data protection regime: ‘Data: a new direction’

The UK government has launched a consultation on reforms to create a new UK data protection regime

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Policy Prototyping: an assessment of Articles 5 & 6 of the EU AI act

What are the conclusions after the first policy prototyping experiment?

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How to Ensure Effective Enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence Act?

In this paper, Martin Ebers (University of Tartu) addresses the question whether we can expect effective enforcement of the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).

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European Commission – Liability Rules for Artificial Intelligence

The European Commission recently published two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains: one that revises the Product Liability Directive (‘revised PLD’) and another one that introduces an extra-contractual liability regime for AI systems (‘AI Liability Directive’).

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brAInfood: How to develop responsible systems?

In this brAInfood, we take a closer look at the competency model "What qualifications are needed to develop responsible systems?".

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China - Legislative proposal concerning deep synthesis technology

China has launched a new draft regulation on the governance of deep synthesis technologies and on the protection of the legitimate interests and rights of users.

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The Netherlands – Report on deepfakes and their legal challenges

A public Dutch research centre has published an extensive report on deepfakes and more specifically on the legal challenges associated with this technology.

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European Parliament - Study on how to tackle deepfakes in European policy

In response to concerns regarding the deepfake technology a European report was made assessing the technical, societal and regulatory aspects of deepfakes

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Austria – Action plan to fight deepfakes

The Austrian government has published an action plan to fight deepfakes and how to tackle related societal challenges like disinformation and hate speech

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(NL) Digitalisering van overheidsdiensten: een studie naar de evaluatie van en drempels bij 60-plussers

Ons oog viel op de digitalisering van overheidsdiensten en meer specifiek hoe 60-plussers hier tegenover staan. We organiseerden een pen en papier vragenlijst en bevroegen zo 1721 60-plussers.

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Future of Privacy Forum – Automated Decision-Making Under the GDPR: Practical Cases from Courts and Data Protection Authorities

The Future of Privacy Forum has published a report analysing cases regarding automated decision-making under art. 22 GDPR.

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The Netherlands – Fundamental Rights and Algorithms Impact Assessment (FRAIA)

Algorithms used by the Dutch national government must henceforth comply with a human rights test

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The Netherlands - Agenda AI

Amsterdam is one of Europe's leading tech hubs and emerging centres for AI innovation. The city has also developed an AI strategy that is committed to ethical frameworks but also seeks to harness the economic potential of AI.

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Spain – Barcelona: Government measure for a municipal algorithms and data strategy for an ethical promotion of AI

The Municipal Council of the city of Barcelona has adopted an ethical and trustworthy municipal AI strategy that aims to facilitate scientific advances, preserve the city’s technological leadership and guarantee the digital rights of citizens.

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