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Webinar: Rebuilding and Enhancing Trust in Algorithms Policy

ocl / June 1, 2021

Webinar: Rebuilding and Enhancing Trust in Algorithms Policy

When: Jun 3, 2021 16:00 London

ISOC UK England invite you to a Webinar focussing on the presentation of the policy implications and recommendations based on the outcomes of the EPSRC funded ReEnTrust project. ReEnTrust was a collaboration of the Human Centred Computing Group at the University of Oxford, the Artificial Intelligence and its Applications Institute (AIAI) at the University of Edinburgh, and the HORIZON Digital Economy Research at the University of Nottingham ReEnTrust: Rebuilding Trust in Online Algorithmic Systems.… Read more ...

News, Policy

Role of Algorithms – the Parliamentary Science & Technology Committee should be concerned

cdel / February 1, 2017

Dr Stephanie Mathisen of Sense about Science gave evidence to the Parliamentary Science and Technology Committee this morning 1st February 2017 advising transparency for algorithms that make decisions so that decisions and the process that arrived at them can be tested. She also touched on the lack of information to understand the scale and scope that algorithms are currently and proposed to be used by Government agencies and contractors.

The UnBias Project is holding a meeting on Friday in London where chapter participants will be present.… Read more ...

Events, Policy

Invitation to participate on role of algorithms in mediating access to information

cdel / January 17, 2017

Invitation to join the UnBias project stakeholder panel

ISOC UK participants interested in the increasing role of algorithms in mediating access to information are invited to join the UnBias project stakeholder panel.

The UnBias project [http://unbias.wp.horizon.ac.uk] aims to develop recommendations for the regulation, design and education related to the role of algorithms in mediating access to information (e.g. search engines, recommender systems).

As part of our project we are running a series of online and offline stakeholder engagement activities.… Read more ...

ISOC Live events

Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024
On December 15, 2024 the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium was held at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia. Giganet aims to foster multidisciplinary research on internet governance. The symposium serves as a platform … The post Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) Annual Symposium 2024 appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman
On Tuesday January 7. 2025 at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC) the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Audio Description in Advertising‘. Eric Wickstrom and Liz Gutman of the award-winning Audio Description department at the International Digital Centre… The post WEBCAST JAN 7 – A11yNYC – Audio Description in Advertising – Eric Wickstrom & Liz Gutman appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China
** This webcast was cancelled. The event was not livestreamed or recorded. ** On Friday December 13, 2024 at 10:00-12:00 CET (09:00-11:00 AM UTC) the Lodz Cyber Hub at the University of Lodz Law School, an ICANN EURALO ALS, … The post WEBCAST DEC 13 – International Law of Critical Internet Infrastructure [CII]: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and China appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.
WEBCAST 9-10 DEC – Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) | Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF) | Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA)
On Monday – Tuesday 9 – 10 December, 2024, the combined Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) , Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF), and Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA) will be convened online, with organization support from Internet Afghanistan Inc.… The post WEBCAST 9-10 DEC – Afghanistan School on Internet Governance (AFSIG) | Afghanistan Youth IGF (AFyIGF) | Afghanistan Internet Governance Forum (IGFA) appeared first on ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD.

ISOC News

Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF), we recognize the importance of the multistakeholder approach to Internet governance and including all relevant voices in the discussion. The post Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future, IGF 2024 appeared first on Internet Society.
Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety
Encryption is a tool that ensures privacy for all online users, including children. In our panel, we heard from online safety around the globe. The post Global Encryption Day Panel Highlights Encryption’s Role in Children’s Online Safety appeared first on Internet Society.
Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations
Dive into Internet governance, our work in the United Nations, and multistakeholderism in this Q&A with Mona Gaballa and Israel Rosas. The post Unpacking Internet Governance and Our Work in the United Nations appeared first on Internet Society.
No Power = No 1s and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience
In the last three months, Ecuador, Kenya, Senegal, and Venezuela have all experienced nationwide power outages related to infrastructure, all of which have disrupted most or all Internet connectivity within the country. The reality is that without electrical power, the Internet we all rely on will not work. The post No Power = No 1s and 0s. Internet Resilience Requires Electrical Resilience appeared first on Internet Society.
A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie)
As the Internet becomes increasingly prominent in our lives, it has also begun to play a larger role in the movies we watch. More and more, in disaster movies, there is a key indicator that something is really wrong and bad things are about to happen: The Internet is down. The post A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie) appeared first on Internet Society.
Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints
Digital footprints are trails of data that people leave behind as they use the Internet. This data contributes to a digital portrait of who we are—one that is more public than many people realize. The post Take a Step Towards Privacy: Understanding Digital Footprints appeared first on Internet Society.
Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade
Internet Exchange Points (IXPS) have become vital assets in Argentina, where they ensure that data travels seamlessly, efficiently, and at lower costs. The post Internet Exchange Points in Argentina: Network Infrastructure Improves the Balance of Trade appeared first on Internet Society.
Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact
At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, world leaders adopted the Global Digital Compact. The finalized text presents both opportunities and concerns, and we will continue to advocate for a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance. The post Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact appeared first on Internet Society.
Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet
Texas' mandatory age verification law will weaken Internet privacy and security and will not provide an effective solution to children being exposed to adult content online. The post Texas’ Mandatory Age Verification Law Will Weaken Privacy and Security on the Internet appeared first on Internet Society.
US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities
The White House's Roadmap to Enhancing Routing Security is an important step toward strengthening routing security in the United States. The post US Government Networks Get a Security Boost: White House Roadmap Tackles Routing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Internet Society.