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The Stakeholders Consultation Forum 3.0 is officially open for application. This year, 50 stakeholders from across different sectors will be selected to engage on the issue of "digital rights and safety of children on the internet" from the lens of AI. The digital space is becoming increasingly unsafe for children and requires a multi-level approach. Apply by the 15th of September to be part of this consultation. Link: bit.ly/CSG-SCF-2024

I have had the opportunity of talking bilaterally to colleagues from other organizations working on child safety in the digital space. One thing that stands out is that; we are all trying to figure out how to protect children online. The rate of violence is at such a staggering scale, and even worse, data on this specific emergency is either still clumsy, or not available. Particularly, for regions that are digitally divided. The 2024 SCF offers an opportunity for Stakeholders to reimagine innovations around prevention than just "cure" to make the space safer for children. WeProtect Global Alliance Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute

Happy Monday, Linkedin ☕ Here are some of the news stories that caught our eye this past week: Instagram owner Meta forms team to stop AI from tricking voters Meta says it will form a team to tackle deceptive AI content in the upcoming EU elections in June. It is concerned by how generative AI which can fake videos, images and audio - might be used to trick voters. https://lnkd.in/emFxNyap ____________________________________________________ Canada introduces sweeping new online safety rules Canada has introduced a new bill that aims to combat online abuse with steep penalties for hate crimes. https://lnkd.in/eAYShpND ____________________________________________________ Age verification laws coming at the porn industry from all directions The UK Information Commissioner's Office has released the second edition of its annual Tech Horizons report and calls out specific concerns around kids in virtual worlds and encourages implementation of age assurance. https://lnkd.in/eiAg8NCm #AI #Deepfakes #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety

Discover this article discussing the significance of AI-driven digital platforms as a crucial resource for children who encounter violence both online and offline. Explore the cooperation among diverse stakeholders aimed at enhancing and implementing online protection services, guaranteeing fair access and efficacy for all children globally. https://buff.ly/4cLjvpR #AIforGood #techforgood #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MindfulAI #trustworthyAI #techforgood #Educate #Inspire #Influence

🎊🎊Congratulations to the ADRF grantees, looking forward to the incredible outcomes focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), hate speech, disinformation, microtargeting, network disruptions, data access, and online violence against women journalists and politicians. Read more about the grantees here: https://lnkd.in/d8zsstDM

This is a really important, accessible and succinct policy brief which I thoroughly recommend: "Responsible AI and Children: Insights, Implications, and Best Practices." Figuring out how AI (generative and otherwise) can and should creatively, productively, safely and ethically be part of children's lives is vital right now, and this is an excellent roadmap in terms of what we need to consider in that space. Kudos to authors Sara Grimes, Alissa Antle, Valerie Steeves and Natalie Coulter!

via Mark Scott and Sam Clark MLex Market Insight, a LexisNexis company on #DSA latest investigations #Microsoft, #Google, #Meta Platforms, #Snap, #TikTok and X have all received formal requests under the #DigitalServicesAct for information about their use of generative artificial intelligence, the European Commission said today. The EU executive has sent the platforms two sets of requests, one urgent about elections and #deepfakes, and another less urgent on broader generative AI issues. “As part of one of the probes, Brussels has asked social media networks including Facebook, Snapchat, #TikTok, #YouTube, X and #Instagram, as well as search giants Google and Bing, about how they are dealing with potentially harmful artificial intelligence-generated content like deepfake videos — especially related to the European Union’s upcoming elections. They must respond by April.” #europeanelections #EP #ep2024

UNDP's use of the Google Ads Grant is a prime example of how strategic digital tools can elevate the impact of nonprofits. And yes, the potential of Generative AI in this sector is massive—it's all about maximizing impact while easing those hefty administrative loads. Definitely, check out Google's insightful blog post and video to get a deeper dive into how AI-powered digital marketing is enabling nonprofits to do more and reach further in their communities. It's a must-see for anyone keen on seeing how technology can fuel positive change! NATACHA BLAZQUEZ Ailbhe Kelly Yolanda Jinxin Ma Gwynne Gauntlett Lillian N. Alessia Scarpellini Felicia Vacarelu Robert Opp Jane Woodall Christine Lee https://lnkd.in/dhX2pQ96 https://lnkd.in/d3F6FG6Z

#Propoganda was a positive word until it wasn't (with historical reasons). Right now, we do not have the ability to find out what is #propoganda and what is real in relation to harms caused by tech companies and #AI. Few understand how poorly funded academia is, and how dependent on financial input from tech companies. I personally have worked for universities that would not publish research critical of tech. Monique Mann and @Jake Goldenfein have written about following the money in this excellent piece: https://lnkd.in/gM6GKPbT Anja K. and I have written about who decides who decides with Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs here: https://lnkd.in/gSbE-JS8 Tech companies are more powerful than many States, and the powerful States are beholden to tech. Microsoft now has an office at the UN in Geneva - a member State organisation. Money is driving the conversations, the research and outcomes that do not serve all of us, or even many of us. Great callout Jean Burgess. We need more work like this, and more accountability. Not just in research, but in diplomacy, standards, regulation and power itself.