Publications (index) - Knowledge Centre Data & Society

NL: Twee kenniswerkers, die zich in een wiel in een computermuis bewegen, worstelen om het tempo bij te houden van een krachtige hand (die werkgevers of kapitalistische krachten vertegenwoordigt). De afbeelding laat zien dat, ondanks AI en de adoptie van digitale technologie, de stijgende productiviteitsverwachtingen werknemers vaak dwingen om meer te produceren met minder middelen. In plaats van de arbeid te verlichten, dreigt AI-technologie de basiseisen te verhogen en het werktempo te versnellen onder de illusie van vooruitgang.

EN: Two knowledge workers, running inside a wheel embedded within a computer mouse, struggles to keep pace as a powerful hand (representing employers or capitalistic forces).The image reveals that despite AI and digital adoption, rising productivity expectations often trap workers into producing more with less. Rather than easing labour, AI technologies risks raising the baseline demands, accelerating the pace of work under the illusion of progress.

brAInfood: What is AI maturity?

Organisations are increasingly expected to be “AI mature”, but what does this really mean? In this brAInfood, we translate the key building blocks into a clear framework.

12.05.2026

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brAInfood: From testing environment to sandbox

Experimenting with AI requires an organisational structure and sometimes a legal basis for temporary deviation from rules. In this brAInfood, we explore tools for experimentation, the legal context, and give some examples.

09.04.2026

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A laptopogram displaying a dataset as cloud-like clusters of black blobs on a neutral background. There are three larger collections, almost resembling a map, with some data points leaking out into the negative space.

Een laptopogram dat een dataset weergeeft als wolkachtige clusters van zwarte vlekken op een neutrale achtergrond. Er zijn drie grotere verzamelingen, die bijna op een kaart lijken, waarbij sommige datapunten in de negatieve ruimte uitsteken.

brAInfood: The Data Act in 5 questions

The EU Data Act requires companies to share certain data with consumers, other companies or public actors. To help you navigate this, we developed a tool that clarifies the Data Act in 5 questions. In this brAInfood, we explain these questions of the tool in more detail.

24.02.2026

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An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI). This image depicts how AI can help humans to understand the complexity of biology. It was created by artist Khyati Trehan as part of the Visualising AI project launched by Google DeepMind.

brAInfood: What is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI is the next step in the evolution of AI systems, making them increasingly capable of acting on their own. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and what ethical and social challenges does it create?

27.10.2025

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A brain diagram shows ChatGPT has replaced core functions of the brain, while a young girl in the bottom right covers her eyes in horror. Degraded imagery of screwdrivers and the words “Control of the Brain” frame the collage.

Een hersendiagram laat zien dat ChatGPT de kernfuncties van de hersenen heeft vervangen, terwijl een jong meisje rechtsonder met afgrijzen haar ogen bedekt. De collage wordt omlijst door vervormde afbeeldingen van schroevendraaiers en de woorden ‘Control of the Brain’ (Controle over de hersenen).

brAInfood: How to use GenAI responsibly?

A new LinkedIn profile photo, a to-do list for the coming week, a social media post. You can use generative AI (GenAI) for all these tasks. But how do you, as a user, use GenAI in a considered way? In this brAInfood, you will discover several user tips.

16.09.2025

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brAInfood: What should you be mindful of when using GenAI?

Generative AI (GenAI) is a technology capable of creating things like text, images or music on its own. It offers great potential. At the same time, GenAI raises critical questions: What does it mean for our jobs? What about privacy? And what is its environmental impact?

25.06.2025

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brAInfood: The EU AI Act in six steps

Navigating the complexities of the EU AI Act can be challenging. To help you, the Knowledge Centre Data & Society has created a tool that enables organisations to assess key points in the regulation.

10.06.2025

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brAInfood: A strategy for responsible AI

Many organisations recognise the importance of responsible AI, but a clear strategy is often lacking. In this brAInfood, you will discover ALLY: an online guide that helps organisations develop an AI governance strategy step by step.

17.04.2025

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brAInfood: How ecologically sustainable is GenAI?

How much water and energy does generative AI (genAI) consume? What impact does this have on our communities? In this brAInfood, we explore the current state of GenAI’s ecological sustainability and its broader implications.

27.03.2025

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brAInfood: Current state of platform work in Flanders and Belgium

Platform work is gaining popularity, but it also brings opportunities and challenges. In this article, we take a closer look at the current situation, the impact of algorithmic management and the protection of platform workers in Flanders and Belgium.

14.03.2025

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A man is sitting on the floor and working on his laptop.
Een man zit op de vloe ren werkt op zijn laptop.

brAInfood: How do government employees feel about Generative AI?

To what extent do government employees consider themselves proficient with regard to generative AI (GenAI)? In this brAInfood, we explore how government employees deploy GenAI, what systems they use and how competent they feel in it.

27.02.2025

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Children sit at desks using desktop computers in a classroom; a colorful, abstract digital wave graphic overlays the top of the image.

brAInfood: What is the role of the school in implementing AI systems?

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is bringing a flood of data into the classroom. But as a school, how do you deal with the concerns this brings?

16.12.2024

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person holding a phone in front of a laptop.
Een persoon houdt zijn telefoon vast met een laptop tegen de achtergrond

brAInfood: How do you collaborate with 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?

27.09.2024

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A woman sits on a couch with a cat beside her, focused on a tablet in her hand.
Een vrouw zit in de zetel met een kat naast haar, ze is gefocust bezig op haar tablet.

brAInfood: Managing with data: what is the impact of employee datafication?

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?

01.07.2024

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a person's face is displayed through a grid of squares, creating a fragmented and abstract visual effect.

brAInfood: How watertight are watermarks?

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.

28.06.2024

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A man's face is displayed through a grid of squares, creating a fragmented and abstract visual effect.

brAInfood: What is the connection between sustainability and AI

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?

25.04.2024

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An image of multiple 3D shapes representing speech bubbles in a sequence, with broken up fragments of text within them.
Een afbeelding van meerdere 3D-vormen die tekstballonnen in een reeks voorstellen, met daarin opgedeelde tekstfragmenten.

brAInfood: What are foundation models?

Since the advent of ChatGPT, we have been inundated with what generative AI models can do. The basis of OpenAI's ChatGPT are foundation models. But how do they really work? In this brAInfood, we explain it to you.

20.03.2024

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A pole with 3 security cameras set against a bright blue sky and a tree.
Een paal met 3 beveiligingscamera's met een blauwe lucht en een boom op de achtergrond

brAInfood: 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.

16.02.2024

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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

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A diverse group of people gathered around a board covered in colorful sticky notes, engaged in discussion.
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

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padlock against a yellow background
hangslot tegen een gele achttergrond

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

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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

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two cats and a robot stroll together on a shiny hardwood floor.

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

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This image depicts AI safety research to prevent the misuse and encourage beneficial uses.

brAInfood: How do you make a success of data- and AI-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.

30.05.2023

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Vlag en wimpel van de Europese Unie (donkerblauw met gele sterren in een cirkel) tegen een blauwe lucht.
Flag and pole of the EU (blue and yellow stars in a circle against the background of the blue sky.

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.

15.05.2023

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A person uses a tablet while two children enjoy a board game on the floor, smiling and engaged in play.

brAInfood: AI in education, how does it change a learning environment?

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.

22.03.2023

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Close-up view of a fully automated line for the dynamic testing of cooling performance in a refrigerator manufacturing plant.

brAInfood: How can technology support workers?

In this brAInfood, we look at 'operator assistance technologies': what are they and how valuable are they?

16.02.2023

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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.

09.01.2023

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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.

08.12.2022

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The image features a silver meat grinder. Going into the grinder at the top are various culturally symbolic, historical, and fun icons – such as emojis, old statutes, a computer, newspapers, an aeroplane. At the other end of the meat grinder, coming out is a sea of blue and grey icons representing chat bot responses like 'Let me know if this aligns with your vision' in a grey chat bot message symbol.

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.

30.11.2022

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