Last January 5, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’. The initiative invites the Commission to “devise a European model of ethical governance based on transparency, integrity and shared responsibility”. To this end, the organisers call for the Commission to “propose a legislative […]
PhD – Ethics of AI Foundational Models – Ireland
The DCU Institute of Ethics invites to apply for a PhD position supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘HARNESS – Harnessing AI and Data-Intensive Technologies’, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme. Requirements Minimum Criteria Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) and Master’s degree (MA or MS), one of which should be in philosophy […]
Commission proposes the creation of common ethics standards for all EU institutions
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for the creation of an interinstitutional Ethics Body, covering members of EU institutions, as announced at the beginning of the mandate by President von der Leyen, and following informal consultations with the other institutions. With the establishment of the Ethics Body there will, for the first time, be common […]
European Parliament calls for strong and immediate reforms in the face of corruption suspicions
MEPs call for further reforms based on those announced by the Conference of Presidents and the swift establishment of an independent ethics body. On Thursday, Parliament adopted two resolutions on transparency and integrity in EU decision-making. Firm and immediate reforms are needed Following up on the measures called for by the Parliament in December 2022, […]
AI robots in our lives: What will it take to accept them?
An EU-funded project is encouraging debate on responsible robotics to promote widespread social acceptance of AI-based robotic technologies in four key areas. As robotic technology advances in a wide range of sectors, steadily changing the way we work and live, the question remains: How will AI-based robots affect society? And can the barriers preventing their […]
Research Analyst – Ethics & Data Protection in United Kingdom
Trilateral Research is a UK and IE-based enterprise, founded in 2004. Their teams include social scientists, data scientists, ethical, legal and human rights experts who work across the technology-social disciplinary divide. They apply rigorous, cutting-edge research when developing and assessing new technologies to ensure they achieve sustainable innovation and measurable impact. Offer description Main Activities […]