Reclaiming our Digital Future
The internet, smartphones and the recent emergence of Generative AI are all examples of disruptive technologies. They often begin as niche (luxury)products or services but gradually evolve into essential components of our infrastructure. Hereby, significantly influencing our personal lives and society. Due to (1) the recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence, (2) our growing reliance on technology and its governance challenges, and (3) the realisation that commercial interests often diverge from the public good, the necessity to incorporate public values into our digital infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Therefore, to reclaim our agency, this evening will be about fostering a dialogue about our digital future. We will discuss why it is necessary to integrate public values into our digital infrastructure, reflect on why and which public values are deemed important, and provide a hopeful perspective by zooming in on some tangible initiatives that make the path forward more concrete. Join us for an inspiring evening where we aim to open the conversation about shaping our digital future.
Together with Kristina Irion Associate Professor at the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam.About the speakers
Kristina Irion is an associate professor at the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam. In her research Dr. Irion focuses on EU digital and data law in relation to the governance of transnational digital technologies and data flows. She has published widely on the interface between EU digital and data regulation and digital trade law. Another prominent research theme is the transformational impact of cloud computing on data sovereignty and individual rights. More recently, her research has embarked on the analysis of EU law and policy of data centres’ sustainability. She frequently provides expertise to EU institutions, the Council of Europe, the OECD, national governments as well as civil society organizations.
