European AI regulations often overlook the experiences of marginalised communities disproportionately impacted by algorithmic biases. This op-ed explores how AI-driven tools exacerbate discrimination against immigrants and minority groups, calling for more inclusive policy frameworks.
Employing a scenario-based method, the authors of this op-ed find that generative AI is not a solution, but a symptom of an overburdened and crisis-ridden academic system. The choice ahead, they argue, is clear.
Drawing upon the work of Ranking Digital Rights, this op-ed explores a civil society perspective on the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and content moderation on digital platforms.
This op-ed argues that tech regulations need to focus on platform design, not just content moderation, advocating for prosocial tech design that promotes healthier online spaces and strengthens societal cohesion.
In her op-ed, the author argues that the AI Act overlooks the challenges posed by the use of generative AI in the literary industry. She calls for European legislation that takes into account the specific conditions and cultural value of original literary production.
This op-ed calls for more scholarly attention on the nexus between automation and European security. Building on recent regulatory developments in algorithmic traveller security, the authors argue that the automation of seemingly mundane practices requires a closer consideration of data connectivity and its societal and regulatory implications.
Navigating the clash between digital sovereignty and openness, this op-ed dissects the TikTok controversy – examining privacy, national security, and constitutional challenges – while spotlighting Europe’s robust regulatory frameworks and calling for harmonised global governance.
Mennatullah Hendawy critically examines how AI systems often perpetuate societal inequities by prioritising majority perspectives, marginalising underrepresented groups. Drawing from examples like predictive policing and agricultural tools in the Global South, she underscores the importance of considering the positionality of AI creators.
This opinion piece discusses the recently adopted Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) by the European Parliament, highlighting its goals and regulatory structure. The authors argue that the Act's predominantly rule-based approach may not effectively balance innovation and regulation.
Klinger & Hacker highlight the risk of “public interest AI” simply becoming a marketing label, despite its potential, due to the inherent misalignment between for-profit goals and public interest aspirations.