Arrigo Sacchi offside tactic in 1987 was as revolutionary AI for communication in 2020
Do you wanna know what the Theory of Diffusion of Innovation by Everett Rogers (1962) and the early AC Milan "offside trap" by Arrigo Sacchi (1988) have in common?
Yet fewer than 1 in 3 people can name ways that research benefits their region, and fewer still can name benefits for their own household.
The public believe in research in principle, but they do not necessarily feel it in practice.
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The evidence reveals a tension that will matter for the future of UK science.
Support for public investment in R&D is high, at 88%, and trust in scientists remains among the strongest of any profession.
A new national survey of 8000 adults offers one of the clearest pictures to date of how the British public view research and development.
It shows a country that values science, trusts scientists and welcomes investment, yet struggles to see where research happens and how it benefits daily life.
Some horrific news on the online minor protection front.
Criminal networks are “weaponizing children” to commit torture and murder by recruiting them through multiplayer video games and smartphones and parents often have no idea what’s happening, the boss of Europol warns.
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The @ec.europa.eu presented election toolkit on the Digital Services Act.
The Toolkit aims to guide Digital Services Coordinators’ contribution to the whole-of-society effort to protect the integrity of electoral processes in the European Union
Info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...
The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) of the European Commission is looking for for applied data scientists, AI experts and computer scientists with a keen interest in supporting EU digital policies and regulations.
Info: recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/1614
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I'm building a list of Research Institutions (in its broader sense) and International Organisations that joined @bsky.app Social.
If you have any similar list, or you know of any organisation that fit the description, feel free to add them in the comments.
Much appreciated.
The European Commission has awarded the prestigious Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal to the multilingual AI project OpenEuroLLM – the first Digital Europe Programme funded project to receive the seal.
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The European Commission is hiring a Security analyst for Cyber and hybrid threats
Where: Unit CNECT.H.TF – Cyber Coordination Task Force, Brussels
Function Group: FG IV
Contract Type: contract agent 3b
Deadline: 24.02.2025 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)
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Moreover, the study highlights how positive community interactions, including comments and reactions, significantly influence user retention and ongoing participation, underscoring the supportive role of these platforms.
The findings reveal that MH-focused subreddits display unique characteristics such as increased content length, prevalent use of anonymous accounts, and consistent user engagement. Predominantly, users seek support and vent their emotions, with a smaller proportion sharing progress or offering help.
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior investigates the behavioral dynamics of mental health communities on Reddit.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New research on diversity at AI conferences on the development of diversity indicators from 2007 to 2023.
Specifically on gender, the proportion of female authors has increased over time, which may relate to the growing number of initiatives to foster inclusion in AI communities.
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#DigitalServicesAct
@EU_Commission Call for tenders for a support contract on systemic risks stemming from very large online platforms and search engines
More info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/d...
Who are the best European digital influencers talking about #AI and #digitalpolicy?
Write in the comments ⤵️
#AI #AIresearch #algorithms #algorithmictransparency
The European Commission has formally designated Temu as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the #DigitalServicesAct.
DSA compliance includes obligation to mitigate systemic risks such as sale of counterfeit goods, unsafe or illegal products, and IP rights.
Info: europa.eu/!gwgBgj
The EU Commission establishes #AIOffice to strengthen EU leadership in safe and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Press release: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Today 30 May @ 14:00 CEST
#EuropeanAIOffice's First Webinar on the #AIAct
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#AIOffice Webinar on Risk management approach in the hashtag#AIAct
16 May @11:00am (CEST)
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First EU rulebook to protect media independence and pluralism enters into force. The #EuropeanMediaFreedomAct, a new set of unprecedented rules to protect media independence and pluralism, enters into force.
Info: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/firs...
The @EU_Commission, together with the European Research Area countries and stakeholders, has put forward a set of guidelines to support the European research community in responsible use of GenAI
More info: europa.eu/!67MFfd
The @EU_ScienceHub of the @EU_Commission is looking for an Information and Communication Assistant in Karlsruhe, Germany, in the office of the Director (JRC G.0). More info recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/showprj_ifra...
The 2023 General Report on the Activities of the European Union provides a comprehensive overview of the EU’s key achievements in 2023.
op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
New tools and insights to better connect citizens with democracy.
This Results Pack highlights 15 Horizon-funded projects exploring current challenges to democracy & testing solutions that support engagement with the democratic process.
Read more: bit.ly/4a8yCHs
The @EU_Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok may have breached the Digital Services Act in areas linked to protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers, risk management of addictive design
More info: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission announces the 6th edition of its Summer School on Sustainable Finance.
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-summer-s...
The most interesting article I have read this month.
Meet the Vatican’s AI mentor
"Some people treat AIs like idols, like oracles, like demigods,” Benanti told POLITICO. “The risk is that they delegate critical thinking and decisional power to these machines."
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
Remind me to vote #euelections2024
Talking is one way to bring up the elections - sharing links is another. The “Remind me to vote” feature lets people sign up to get a reminder before the elections.
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