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The Ethical Data Initiative
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The Ethical Data Initiative is a joint initiative coordinated by the University of Exeter and the TUM Think Tank; a non-partisan platform fostering open discussions on data ethics, with a focus on equity and engagement, across different domains.
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Big news! We've partnered with Fondazione ICSC to advance ethical data work and responsible innovation.

This collaboration will embed ethical principles into HPC and AI research, creating a framework for a more responsible future.
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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🎉 Exciting news! The Ethical Data Initiative and the Centre for Science and Technology Studies @cwts.nl have joined forces to promote responsible data practices and ethics. Find out more and stay tuned for updates!

👉 bit.ly/4lgqyL1

🌍✨ #DataEthics #ResponsibleData
July 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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🌟 Insights from EDI Affiliates, Giuseppe Primiero & Davide Posillipo of MIRAI.

Their latest initiative, BRIO—Bias, Risk, and Opacity in AI—aims to tackle ethical dilemmas and technical errors in AI in the wake of the imminent EU AI Act.

Read more: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/07/01/f...
Finding the Flaw: A Journey Toward Ethical AI - The Ethical Data Initiative
Giuseppe Primiero is Professor of Logic at the Department of Philosophy, University of MIlan and co-founder and Chief Research Officer of MIRAI. His focus in MIRAI is the development of formal methods...
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July 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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🌟 EDI Scientific Director Prof. Sabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social is a key speaker at the Global Metascience Conference in London next week, sharing insights from the multidisciplinary EDI and her Phil_OS project.

More info: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/06/26/t...

#Metascience2025
June 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Join us for Redefining Power: Data Equity and Its Role in Social Justice

📆June 25, 10h00-11h30 UTC

Dive into timely discussions on data access disparities and how we can create a more equitable digital landscape.

👉For more and to register: bit.ly/45qxeB2

#DataEquity #SocialJustice #EthicalData
June 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Should we expect AI to be explainable?

Read the new Ethical Data Blog post by Laura Gorrieri, EDI Affiliate from the University of Turin. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the ethical implications of AI.

👉 ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/06/04/s...
June 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @edinitiative.bsky.social @researchdataall.bsky.social @oaspa.bsky.social @reseaucirce.bsky.social @lorcand.bsky.social @libraryleadpipe.bsky.social and more!

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May 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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For Belgian residents and visitors: we are screening the short film Data Shadows at VUB in Brussels on May 21 at 18, please come along & pass the word! It would be great to see you there.

More info on the film: opensciencestudies.eu/datashadowsf... #philsci #art #science @edinitiative.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Utterly delighted by the partnership between @edinitiative.bsky.social & @researchdataall.bsky.social, best organisation in the world to ensure bottom-up, practice-oriented, positive change in data work! towards a resilient, responsible, robust, multicultural, transdisciplinary data & AI ecosystem
researchdataall.bsky.social Research Data Alliance (RDA) @researchdataall.bsky.social · May 14
🌍🤝RDA and the @edinitiative.bsky.social join forces towards global responsible data sharing.

We pleased to announce that the Research Data Alliance (RDA) and the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) are collaborating to promote responsible, inclusive, and ethical data practices worldwide.
May 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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We look forward to working closely with our communities to advance this shared mission.

Read the full announcement: www.rd-alliance.org/...
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We are excited to share that the EDI has teamed up with the Research Data Alliance (RDA) @researchdataall.bsky.social to champion responsible data sharing around the globe. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing ethical practices in research data management.
May 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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I recently wrote a blog post for the @edinitiative.bsky.social summarising the EDI's first town hall! The blog post covers all of the talks and activities from the day!

Check it out on the EDI website: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/05/02/s...
Shaping the Future of Data Ethics: EDI Town Hall 2025 - The Ethical Data Initiative
It has now been little over one month since the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) hosted its first annual multi-stakeholder town hall meeting titled "Shaping the Future of Data Ethics”. From early in the ...
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May 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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🌟 Join us on April 23, 2025, from 10h00-11h30 UTC, for what promises to be an engaging discussion on "The Impact of Data and AI on Research Culture."

Find out more and register here: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/03/27/t...

#ResearchCulture #AI #OpenScience
April 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🌾 Join us on March 20, 2025, 11h00-12h30 UTC for a panel on the #Ethical Challenges of #Data & #Research in #Agriculture! Let's discuss how data can drive #governance, protect rights, and ensure #sustainability. 🤝 Don’t miss out!

🔗 Register here: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/03/11/e...
March 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Research Assessment in the Digital Environment
26 Feb, 11-12:30 UTC
Click the link to find out more information and register your attendance

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February 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Spent last 3 days evaluating Italian Centre for Supercomputing (Centro Nazionale per Ricerca in HPC, Big Data & Quantum Computing): www.supercomputing-icsc.it/en/icsc-home/ Achievements will transform Italy & beyond, crucial question is how to assess social demands, implications, accountabilities
ICSC - Supercomputing ICSC
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February 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Really excited to be chairing this online expert Panel discussion next week. We all need to be paying attention to what's going on in the #researchreform space, and what it means for the future of science and innovation.
edinitiative.bsky.social The Ethical Data Initiative @edinitiative.bsky.social · Feb 20
What are the key challenges for assessment and governance given the ongoing digital transformation of research? Discover more in the first CoARA/EDI/RDA/CoDATA Webinar on Research Assessment for Ethics, Data, and AI.

Learn more and register here: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/02/09/r...
February 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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What are the key challenges for assessment and governance given the ongoing digital transformation of research? Discover more in the first CoARA/EDI/RDA/CoDATA Webinar on Research Assessment for Ethics, Data, and AI.

Learn more and register here: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/02/09/r...
February 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Open invitation to EDI‘s townhall meeting on 31 March at TUM in Munich
edinitiative.bsky.social The Ethical Data Initiative @edinitiative.bsky.social · Dec 20
🌍💡Join us for our first annual multi-stakeholder town hall meeting, "Shaping the Future of Data Ethics"!

📆 March 31, 2025

Keynote speakers:
- RDA SecGen Hilary Hanahoe
- The Harvard Data Review's Xiao-Li Meng

Don't miss out! Find out more and register: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2024/12/20/e...
Ethical Data Initiative Annual Townhall Event - The Ethical Data Initiative
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) at the TUM Think Tank and the University of Exeter, we would like to invite you to participate in our first annual multi-stakeholder tow...
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January 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🌐 Find out more about a recent event from EDI, TUM Think Tank & partners on navigating the digital #disinformation landscape.

📊✨ Check out Bouman et al.'s study "Fostering Trustworthy Information" to discover how trust shapes our perception of information.

ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/01/06/u...
January 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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🌍💡Join us for our first annual multi-stakeholder town hall meeting, "Shaping the Future of Data Ethics"!

📆 March 31, 2025

Keynote speakers:
- RDA SecGen Hilary Hanahoe
- The Harvard Data Review's Xiao-Li Meng

Don't miss out! Find out more and register: ethicaldatainitiative.org/2024/12/20/e...
Ethical Data Initiative Annual Townhall Event - The Ethical Data Initiative
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) at the TUM Think Tank and the University of Exeter, we would like to invite you to participate in our first annual multi-stakeholder tow...
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December 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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After working on this paper for three years, delighted to see it out - we propose a way to defuse the tension between data openness and responsible dat management, by pushing the FINDABILITY of data and the opportunities for connections among data users #philsci #openscience
December 13, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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🌍✨ A new instalment of the Ethical Data Discussion Series is now available on AAU TV.

💡 Experts tackled the urgent need for ethical data practices and governance reform amid digital transformation in education.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/yc5pzyrc
#EthicalData #Research #Innovation
Navigating Ethical Challenges in Digital Transformation: Insights from the Ethical Data Discussion Series - The Ethical Data Initiative
The sixth event in the Ethical Data Discussion Series, which centered around the theme “Building Resilient Education Systems through Responsible Research and Innovation,” took place on November 14 as ...
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December 12, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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Quick reminder to anybody who happens to be in Munich today: You are warmly invited to 1st event under my new chair at TUM, on Understanding Misinformation, 15:30 in Hansa Haus Briennerstr. 39. we’ll hold a drinks reception afterwards. Registration and more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/1058119206...
Understanding Misinformation-International Symposium
Let's dive deep into the world of misinformation at our "Understanding Misinformation" international symposium on December 9, 2024!
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December 9, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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🎬 Join us for an exclusive screening of the captivating short film "Data Shadows," featuring a collaboration between philosopher Sabina Leonelli and artists Jacob van der Beugel & Oliver Page.
📅 Jan 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM at RioKino, Munich.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:19 PM