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European Commission requests study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online

A consortium consisting of the European University Institute in Florence, KU Leuven, University of Amsterdam and Free University Brussels won a tender of the European Commission to produce a study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online (CNECT/2020/OP/0099). The European Commission requested this study to investigate two interlinked aspects of media pluralism and diversity in today’s… Continue reading European Commission requests study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online

2nd IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” short story competition

This is the second call for short stories for the IViR Science Fiction & Information Law story competition. From the many exciting contributions to our first call it became clear that science fiction is a source of inspiration for many information law scholars to reflect on the societal implications of technologies, and the other way… Continue reading 2nd IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” short story competition

IVIR Lecture: Towards Platform Observability

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IViR is pleased to announce that Professor Dr. Jeanette Hofmann and Dr. Bernhard Rieder will give an online lecture entitledTowards Platform Observabilityon Friday 28 May 2021 Abstract:“The growing power of digital platforms raises the question of democratic control or at least containment. In light of the transforming impact of platforms on markets, the public sphere,… Continue reading IVIR Lecture: Towards Platform Observability

IViR Lecture: Copyright Law 2030 – A memorandum on the future of the creative ecosystem in Europe

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Abstract of the presentation:“The memorandum, developed by 15 participants, is born out of the conviction that legislators will enact more informed and more adequate regulation is provided with independent, publicly funded expertise; cross-fertilisation between the academic and the political realm is urgently needed. With the memorandum, we would like to put a new copyright narrative up for discussion, both in the academic, and in the… Continue reading IViR Lecture: Copyright Law 2030 – A memorandum on the future of the creative ecosystem in Europe

Launch Event for “Decoding Hate” and “Better Human” Podcast Miniseries on AI & Freedom of Expression

The Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) Working Group on human rights in the digital age together with the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam warmly invite you to join the launch of the “Decoding Hate” podcast series and the “Better Humans” podcast miniseries. Through interviews and discussions with renowned experts,… Continue reading Launch Event for “Decoding Hate” and “Better Human” Podcast Miniseries on AI & Freedom of Expression