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?? Monday, 2 December
"Exploring the AI Liability Directive: What’s New and What’s Changing?" By Marie-Claire Najjar
Is AI about to take the heat for its mistakes? ?? Marie-Claire Najjar breaks down the latest updates to the AI Liability Directive – and trust us, you don’t want to miss this! From making it easier to claim compensation if an AI system goes rogue ???? to new rules that could change the game, this blog post covers it all! ??????
?? Wednesday, 4 December
"Welfare, Risk Scoring Algorithms, and AI – Oh My!" by Charlotte Waldron
Can algorithms be… unfair? ?? Well, the French advocacy group La Quadrature du Net (LQDN) thinks so and is challenging the use of a controversial welfare scoring algorithm in France. This case is about to hit France’s highest court, and we’re diving into the juicy details. Is the algorithm discriminatory or just "doing its job"? ?? Find out why LQDN is taking a stand and how this could change how we think about AI in public services! ????
?? Friday, 6 December
CALL FOR PAPERS | Privacy Symposium 2025: Join the Data Protection Revolution! 12-16 May 2025 – Ca’ Foscari University, Venice, Italy
?? Calling all researchers, technologists, and privacy pros! The Privacy Symposium 2025 is looking for bold thinkers to share their work on data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and more. If you’ve got something to say about GDPR, privacy-preserving AI, or data sovereignty, we want YOU to submit a paper! ?? All accepted papers will be peer-reviewed and published in Springer’s proceedings! Plus, you could win a Best Paper Award! ?? Don’t miss the chance to be part of this global gathering in Venice! ????
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For full details and to submit, head to: Privacy Symposium 2025
Ready for a week of big ideas, fascinating cases, and exciting opportunities? Let’s make it happen! ??
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