Nathalie A. Smuha
@nathaliesmuha.bsky.social
Law & Ethics of Digital Tech at UofT Law. Author of 'Algorithmic Rule By Law' (CUP, 2025). Previously at EU Commission's AI HLEG, Council of Europe's CAHAI, KU Leuven & NYU Law.
I wrote a blogpost about the use of Generative #AI in #education and how it might adversly affect #democracy in three ways: cognitively, socially and politically.
You can read it on the @icon-s.bsky.social Blog: www.iconnectblog.com/the-broader-...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
You can read it on the @icon-s.bsky.social Blog: www.iconnectblog.com/the-broader-...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
October 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I wrote a blogpost about the use of Generative #AI in #education and how it might adversly affect #democracy in three ways: cognitively, socially and politically.
You can read it on the @icon-s.bsky.social Blog: www.iconnectblog.com/the-broader-...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
You can read it on the @icon-s.bsky.social Blog: www.iconnectblog.com/the-broader-...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Happy to announce that I'm taking up a new position as Assistant Professor of Law, #AI & Technology at UofT Faculty of Law: www.law.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-law...
I'm very grateful to all those who made my time at KU Leuven so enriching & look forward to this new adventure. If you're in 🇨🇦, reach out!
I'm very grateful to all those who made my time at KU Leuven so enriching & look forward to this new adventure. If you're in 🇨🇦, reach out!
July 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Happy to announce that I'm taking up a new position as Assistant Professor of Law, #AI & Technology at UofT Faculty of Law: www.law.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-law...
I'm very grateful to all those who made my time at KU Leuven so enriching & look forward to this new adventure. If you're in 🇨🇦, reach out!
I'm very grateful to all those who made my time at KU Leuven so enriching & look forward to this new adventure. If you're in 🇨🇦, reach out!
This week we wrapped up the 5th & last edition of the
KU Leuven Summer School on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI🎓
I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful people across disciplines & countries, and I learned so much. What a beautiful community this has become❤️
Thank you to all contributors!
KU Leuven Summer School on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI🎓
I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful people across disciplines & countries, and I learned so much. What a beautiful community this has become❤️
Thank you to all contributors!
July 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This week we wrapped up the 5th & last edition of the
KU Leuven Summer School on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI🎓
I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful people across disciplines & countries, and I learned so much. What a beautiful community this has become❤️
Thank you to all contributors!
KU Leuven Summer School on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI🎓
I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful people across disciplines & countries, and I learned so much. What a beautiful community this has become❤️
Thank you to all contributors!
Thank you to the 300+ people who joined the 5th anniversary celebration of our #AI Summer School!
Besides gathering international speakers, the head of the #EU AI Office & our alumni, we also marked this milestone in style during a gala reception & dinner🥂
Thanks for being part of our community❤️
Besides gathering international speakers, the head of the #EU AI Office & our alumni, we also marked this milestone in style during a gala reception & dinner🥂
Thanks for being part of our community❤️
July 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We just kicked off the 5th edition of the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI!
10 days. 35 nationalities. 65 participants. 45 lecturers. And lots of fascinating topics… Here we go @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social 🎒😊
More about the course: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
10 days. 35 nationalities. 65 participants. 45 lecturers. And lots of fascinating topics… Here we go @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social 🎒😊
More about the course: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
June 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We just kicked off the 5th edition of the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI!
10 days. 35 nationalities. 65 participants. 45 lecturers. And lots of fascinating topics… Here we go @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social 🎒😊
More about the course: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
10 days. 35 nationalities. 65 participants. 45 lecturers. And lots of fascinating topics… Here we go @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social 🎒😊
More about the course: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
I’m truly honored give a keynote speech at the @facct.bsky.social conference this year in Athens, on Tue 24 June. My talk will focus on the lessons we can learn from emerging AI laws, and the road and challenges ahead.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Schedule: programs.sigchi.org/facct/2025
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Schedule: programs.sigchi.org/facct/2025
June 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I’m truly honored give a keynote speech at the @facct.bsky.social conference this year in Athens, on Tue 24 June. My talk will focus on the lessons we can learn from emerging AI laws, and the road and challenges ahead.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Schedule: programs.sigchi.org/facct/2025
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Schedule: programs.sigchi.org/facct/2025
Are you coming to #CPDP?
I’ll be discussing Algorithmic Rule By Law at the #BookClub on 21/05 2.15 pm, w Aurelia Tamo-Larrieux, @fdechesne.bsky.social, @kollnig.net - join us!
On 22/05 10:30 am, come join the panel on #GenAI in Academia, w Tal Zarsky, Eldar Haber, Paula Cipierre & Courtney Bowman.
I’ll be discussing Algorithmic Rule By Law at the #BookClub on 21/05 2.15 pm, w Aurelia Tamo-Larrieux, @fdechesne.bsky.social, @kollnig.net - join us!
On 22/05 10:30 am, come join the panel on #GenAI in Academia, w Tal Zarsky, Eldar Haber, Paula Cipierre & Courtney Bowman.
May 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Are you coming to #CPDP?
I’ll be discussing Algorithmic Rule By Law at the #BookClub on 21/05 2.15 pm, w Aurelia Tamo-Larrieux, @fdechesne.bsky.social, @kollnig.net - join us!
On 22/05 10:30 am, come join the panel on #GenAI in Academia, w Tal Zarsky, Eldar Haber, Paula Cipierre & Courtney Bowman.
I’ll be discussing Algorithmic Rule By Law at the #BookClub on 21/05 2.15 pm, w Aurelia Tamo-Larrieux, @fdechesne.bsky.social, @kollnig.net - join us!
On 22/05 10:30 am, come join the panel on #GenAI in Academia, w Tal Zarsky, Eldar Haber, Paula Cipierre & Courtney Bowman.
Very excited to be presenting my book #AlgorithmicRulebyLaw today @tilburg-university.bsky.social - especially since so many TILT researchers helped inspire this book through their own work!
We'll discuss public sector #AI & its impact on the rule of law: www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/school...
We'll discuss public sector #AI & its impact on the rule of law: www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/school...
May 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Very excited to be presenting my book #AlgorithmicRulebyLaw today @tilburg-university.bsky.social - especially since so many TILT researchers helped inspire this book through their own work!
We'll discuss public sector #AI & its impact on the rule of law: www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/school...
We'll discuss public sector #AI & its impact on the rule of law: www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/school...
I was honored to present a draft paper on the International Law of #AI in Washington DC, at the Vagts Roundtable @asilorg.bsky.social. I explored whether this can already be called a new legal field & why it matters.
Recording available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6W...
Many thanks for the invite!
Recording available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6W...
Many thanks for the invite!
April 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I was honored to present a draft paper on the International Law of #AI in Washington DC, at the Vagts Roundtable @asilorg.bsky.social. I explored whether this can already be called a new legal field & why it matters.
Recording available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6W...
Many thanks for the invite!
Recording available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6W...
Many thanks for the invite!
Stoked & grateful to read such a positive review of 'Algorithmic Rule by Law' in the Review of European Administrative Law by
Ola Al Khatib.
Read it here: uitgeverijparis.nl/nl/reader/20...
Find the book on CUP's website, with 20% discount when using code SMUHA24: cambridge.org/core/books/a...
Ola Al Khatib.
Read it here: uitgeverijparis.nl/nl/reader/20...
Find the book on CUP's website, with 20% discount when using code SMUHA24: cambridge.org/core/books/a...
April 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Stoked & grateful to read such a positive review of 'Algorithmic Rule by Law' in the Review of European Administrative Law by
Ola Al Khatib.
Read it here: uitgeverijparis.nl/nl/reader/20...
Find the book on CUP's website, with 20% discount when using code SMUHA24: cambridge.org/core/books/a...
Ola Al Khatib.
Read it here: uitgeverijparis.nl/nl/reader/20...
Find the book on CUP's website, with 20% discount when using code SMUHA24: cambridge.org/core/books/a...
Call for contributions:
Two more weeks to #submit your #essay - on a theme related to the law, ethics & policy of #AI - to the competition we organize to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social.
Deadline: 14 April 2025
All info here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Two more weeks to #submit your #essay - on a theme related to the law, ethics & policy of #AI - to the competition we organize to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social.
Deadline: 14 April 2025
All info here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
March 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Call for contributions:
Two more weeks to #submit your #essay - on a theme related to the law, ethics & policy of #AI - to the competition we organize to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social.
Deadline: 14 April 2025
All info here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Two more weeks to #submit your #essay - on a theme related to the law, ethics & policy of #AI - to the competition we organize to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social.
Deadline: 14 April 2025
All info here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
It was a huge pleasure to present my #book at @ceps.eu last week. We had a great in-depth discussion, much thanks to Nele Roekens, Sue Anne Teo & Paula Gürtler - and a fantastic audience!
Key take-away: We all have a role and duty to counter #AlgorithmicRuleByLaw & protect the rule of law.
Key take-away: We all have a role and duty to counter #AlgorithmicRuleByLaw & protect the rule of law.
March 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It was a huge pleasure to present my #book at @ceps.eu last week. We had a great in-depth discussion, much thanks to Nele Roekens, Sue Anne Teo & Paula Gürtler - and a fantastic audience!
Key take-away: We all have a role and duty to counter #AlgorithmicRuleByLaw & protect the rule of law.
Key take-away: We all have a role and duty to counter #AlgorithmicRuleByLaw & protect the rule of law.
Join us for a discussion on the Ethics of #GenerativeAI in Research and its societal implications!
The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 25/03, 12:00-14:00 (with a sandwich lunch) at KU Leuven Heverlee campus.
Info: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
Registration: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 25/03, 12:00-14:00 (with a sandwich lunch) at KU Leuven Heverlee campus.
Info: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
Registration: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
March 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Join us for a discussion on the Ethics of #GenerativeAI in Research and its societal implications!
The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 25/03, 12:00-14:00 (with a sandwich lunch) at KU Leuven Heverlee campus.
Info: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
Registration: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
The event takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 25/03, 12:00-14:00 (with a sandwich lunch) at KU Leuven Heverlee campus.
Info: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
Registration: www.kuleuven.be/ethics-kuleu...
The last day of Hilary Term @ox.ac.uk also marks my last as Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Ethics in #AI, which I highly recommend. The call for Fellows reopens late Fall: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk
Special thanks John Tasioulas & Caroline Green, and kudos on creating this unique community.
Special thanks John Tasioulas & Caroline Green, and kudos on creating this unique community.
March 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The last day of Hilary Term @ox.ac.uk also marks my last as Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Ethics in #AI, which I highly recommend. The call for Fellows reopens late Fall: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk
Special thanks John Tasioulas & Caroline Green, and kudos on creating this unique community.
Special thanks John Tasioulas & Caroline Green, and kudos on creating this unique community.
Very grateful for the invite to present my book Algorithmic Rule by Law at Birmingham Law School last week, hosted by #KarenYeung & #AaronCeross.
Besides the great discussion, it was lovely to see Karen again who has been an amazing mentor ever since I met her at the High-Level Expert Group on #AI.
Besides the great discussion, it was lovely to see Karen again who has been an amazing mentor ever since I met her at the High-Level Expert Group on #AI.
March 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Very grateful for the invite to present my book Algorithmic Rule by Law at Birmingham Law School last week, hosted by #KarenYeung & #AaronCeross.
Besides the great discussion, it was lovely to see Karen again who has been an amazing mentor ever since I met her at the High-Level Expert Group on #AI.
Besides the great discussion, it was lovely to see Karen again who has been an amazing mentor ever since I met her at the High-Level Expert Group on #AI.
🎧 Ik mocht deze week mijn boek Algorithmic Rule by Law bespreken in #podcast Virtual met @timverheyden.bsky.social & PieterVanLeugenhagen.
Overheden beslissen steeds vaker via #algoritmen: met welke impact op onze #democratie en #rechtstaat?
Hier te beluisteren: open.spotify.com/episode/5pye...
Overheden beslissen steeds vaker via #algoritmen: met welke impact op onze #democratie en #rechtstaat?
Hier te beluisteren: open.spotify.com/episode/5pye...
March 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🎧 Ik mocht deze week mijn boek Algorithmic Rule by Law bespreken in #podcast Virtual met @timverheyden.bsky.social & PieterVanLeugenhagen.
Overheden beslissen steeds vaker via #algoritmen: met welke impact op onze #democratie en #rechtstaat?
Hier te beluisteren: open.spotify.com/episode/5pye...
Overheden beslissen steeds vaker via #algoritmen: met welke impact op onze #democratie en #rechtstaat?
Hier te beluisteren: open.spotify.com/episode/5pye...
Join us for the online book launch of The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI on 11 March! We'll have a lively dialogue with several contributors & discussants.
Info & registration: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Free access to the book: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
Info & registration: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Free access to the book: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
February 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Join us for the online book launch of The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI on 11 March! We'll have a lively dialogue with several contributors & discussants.
Info & registration: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Free access to the book: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
Info & registration: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Free access to the book: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
It's out! You can now access The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
20 #openaccess chapters covering topics on AI, ethics, philosophy, legal domains and sectoral applications.
Huge thanks to all the authors who made this possible!
20 #openaccess chapters covering topics on AI, ethics, philosophy, legal domains and sectoral applications.
Huge thanks to all the authors who made this possible!
February 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's out! You can now access The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI: www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
20 #openaccess chapters covering topics on AI, ethics, philosophy, legal domains and sectoral applications.
Huge thanks to all the authors who made this possible!
20 #openaccess chapters covering topics on AI, ethics, philosophy, legal domains and sectoral applications.
Huge thanks to all the authors who made this possible!
Now that the author copy of my book arrived, I was delighted to present ‘Algorithmic Rule by Law’ @ox.ac.uk's Institute for Ethics in #AI. Thanks again for the invite!
If you missed it, I’ll be heading north this Friday 21/02 to present my book at #DurhamLawSchool: www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
If you missed it, I’ll be heading north this Friday 21/02 to present my book at #DurhamLawSchool: www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
February 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Now that the author copy of my book arrived, I was delighted to present ‘Algorithmic Rule by Law’ @ox.ac.uk's Institute for Ethics in #AI. Thanks again for the invite!
If you missed it, I’ll be heading north this Friday 21/02 to present my book at #DurhamLawSchool: www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
If you missed it, I’ll be heading north this Friday 21/02 to present my book at #DurhamLawSchool: www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
📢 Applications for the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI are now open.
If you'd like to join, apply by *17 March* the latest!
All application info can be found here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Hope to see you in Leuven this summer @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social!
If you'd like to join, apply by *17 March* the latest!
All application info can be found here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Hope to see you in Leuven this summer @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social!
February 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
📢 Applications for the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI are now open.
If you'd like to join, apply by *17 March* the latest!
All application info can be found here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Hope to see you in Leuven this summer @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social!
If you'd like to join, apply by *17 March* the latest!
All application info can be found here: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Hope to see you in Leuven this summer @kul-ai-sschool.bsky.social!
I was honored to speak at the #UN conference on a humanistic & interfaith response to #AI. I discussed how insights from Jewish philosophy - among many others - can guide our approach to AI's role in society.
A recording of the event can be accessed here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19...
A recording of the event can be accessed here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19...
February 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I was honored to speak at the #UN conference on a humanistic & interfaith response to #AI. I discussed how insights from Jewish philosophy - among many others - can guide our approach to AI's role in society.
A recording of the event can be accessed here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19...
A recording of the event can be accessed here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19...
Later this month, The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI will come out with @cambup-law.bsky.social.
✍️ As the book’s editor, I had the pleasure of writing its introduction, which you can already find here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
More news on the #booklaunch soon!
✍️ As the book’s editor, I had the pleasure of writing its introduction, which you can already find here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
More news on the #booklaunch soon!
February 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Later this month, The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of #AI will come out with @cambup-law.bsky.social.
✍️ As the book’s editor, I had the pleasure of writing its introduction, which you can already find here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
More news on the #booklaunch soon!
✍️ As the book’s editor, I had the pleasure of writing its introduction, which you can already find here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
More news on the #booklaunch soon!
To celebrate the AI Summer School's 5th anniversary, we launched an #essaycompetition on the law, ethics and policy of #AI.
🏆 The winner will receive €250, a certificate & a publication on the KU Leuven Blog.
⏰ Deadline: 14 April 2025
📌 Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Good luck!
🏆 The winner will receive €250, a certificate & a publication on the KU Leuven Blog.
⏰ Deadline: 14 April 2025
📌 Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Good luck!
February 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
To celebrate the AI Summer School's 5th anniversary, we launched an #essaycompetition on the law, ethics and policy of #AI.
🏆 The winner will receive €250, a certificate & a publication on the KU Leuven Blog.
⏰ Deadline: 14 April 2025
📌 Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Good luck!
🏆 The winner will receive €250, a certificate & a publication on the KU Leuven Blog.
⏰ Deadline: 14 April 2025
📌 Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Good luck!
Visit our #jubileum page for an overview: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Highlights:
👉Join our Essay Competition (by 14/04): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
👉Join the #launch of the Law, Ethics & Policy of AI Handbook (11/03): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
More details soon! (2/2)
Highlights:
👉Join our Essay Competition (by 14/04): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
👉Join the #launch of the Law, Ethics & Policy of AI Handbook (11/03): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
More details soon! (2/2)
January 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Visit our #jubileum page for an overview: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
Highlights:
👉Join our Essay Competition (by 14/04): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
👉Join the #launch of the Law, Ethics & Policy of AI Handbook (11/03): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
More details soon! (2/2)
Highlights:
👉Join our Essay Competition (by 14/04): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
👉Join the #launch of the Law, Ethics & Policy of AI Handbook (11/03): www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
More details soon! (2/2)
Delighted to announce the 5th(!) edition of the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI.
- Dates: 30 June - 9 July
- Apply: 10 Feb - 17 March
- Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
We'll celebrate this jubileum with some special activities which we hope you'll join!👇 (1/2)
- Dates: 30 June - 9 July
- Apply: 10 Feb - 17 March
- Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
We'll celebrate this jubileum with some special activities which we hope you'll join!👇 (1/2)
January 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Delighted to announce the 5th(!) edition of the KU Leuven #SummerSchool on the Law, Ethics & Policy of #AI.
- Dates: 30 June - 9 July
- Apply: 10 Feb - 17 March
- Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
We'll celebrate this jubileum with some special activities which we hope you'll join!👇 (1/2)
- Dates: 30 June - 9 July
- Apply: 10 Feb - 17 March
- Info: www.law.kuleuven.be/ai-summer-sc...
We'll celebrate this jubileum with some special activities which we hope you'll join!👇 (1/2)