Council of Europe Conference of INGOs releases position on national security in global AI Convention
The statement outlines why it is not justifiable to introduce a blanket exemption for AI systems for national security.
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Empowering civil society voices: Leveraging the potential of participatory tools in the EU
Join the webinars on 26-27 September to influence ongoing research and discuss ways to strengthen civil society participation in the EU and its Member States.
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Potential loopholes in new European legislation mean intrusive AI technologies could be used whenever “national security” grounds are invoked
Blog by ECNL and Stop Killer Robots on the civic space consequences of excluding AI systems for military and national security purposes from the scope of the EU AI Act and the COE Framework Convention.
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Partner organisation shares their experience of Global Counter-terrorism and Tech Workshop
Read BCSDN'S write up of the most recent Global CFT Expert Hub event hosted by ECNL.
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UN HRC resolutions offer crucial safeguards for civil society in AI-driven digital age
Analysis of two updated Human Rights Council Resolutions shows focus on impact of new tech and AI on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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ECNL receives BUILD Grant from Ford Foundation
The partnership with the Ford Foundation will allow ECNL to strengthen its organisational practices and introduce more innovation in its programmes.
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False dichotomy: transparency as an excuse to undermine civic space
ECNL's interview by the Global Standard for CSO Accountability on how governments use transparency-related measures to target critical voices.
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150 human rights organisations call on EU institutions to protect people’s rights in the EU AI Act
As final negotiations on the AI Act kick off, civil society asks the EU to focus on empowering people, limiting discriminatory surveillance and pushing back on big tech lobbying.
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Joint call for human rights-centered approach to DSA enforcement
As part of the DSA Human Rights Alliance, we ask for the inclusion of civil society and global majority in the enforcement process of the Digital Services Act.
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