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AI to the Future: User-Centric Innovation and Media Regulation

The workshop will feature:A keynote presentation on public value and AI implementation at VRT.Sessions on discoverability, user agency, and explainability.Discussions on regulation, including perspectives on the AI Act and transparency in media.An interactive session showingcasing AI-driven prototypes.The event will also highlight our project's latest findings. Join us for a day of thought-provoking discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities!Would you like to attend? Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so register as soon as possible. Registration will close on April 11, 2025. More information here
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EMCP Faculty: three researchers win awards - #3 When AI becomes more human: Florence Nizette (NaDI) wins an international award

This summer's third and final focus on the NaDI-CeRCLe research center, which has gained international recognition in recent weeks thanks to awards won by three young researchers in service management. Following on from Floriane Goosse and Victor Sluÿters, we invite you to discover the work of Florence Nizette, a young researcher working on Artificial Intelligence technologies.
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