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Ethical Reasoning in Tech Work: From Individual Responsibility to Collective Action – PhD Defense
On 8 May 2026, Kristina Popova defends her doctoral thesis, “Ethical Reasoning in Tech Work: From Individual Responsibility to Collective Action”, at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
WASP‑HS Collaboration Arena Welfare Will Anchor AI Research in Real Societal Challenges
Emerging AI and Ethics in Higher Education: A Technology Mediation Perspective – PhD Defense
On 8 May 2026, Alexandra Farazouli defends her doctoral thesis, “Emerging AI and Ethics in Higher Education: A Technology Mediation Perspective”, at Stockholm University.
Open Call: Research Initiation Grants for Data-Driven Life Sciences and Society 2026
Open Call: WASP and WASP-HS Project Call
”AI and the Paradox of Agency” – The Choice to Remain in Human Control
AI Is Transforming Our Understanding of the Past
WASP-HS Launches New Website
Figuring the Boundary Between Human and Robot — PhD Defense
New Book Release: The AI Paradox by Virginia Dignum
AI Futures of Culture and Memory
Human culture and humanity’s creative memory — how are they affected by AI?
AI, Power, and Politics
How does AI shape information flow, political messaging, and governance?
AI, Structutal Change, and the Future of Work
How does AI affect the labour market and how we work?
The AI Welfare State
How do we keep AI in public services safe, fair, and trustworthy?
The Rule of AI — AI, Regulation, and Society
How is AI being regulated today and transforming regulatory processes already in place?
Child Development in the Age of AI and Social Robots
How do we help children understand AI and think critically about its output?
Autonomous Systems and Robotics in Society
How do robots influence group dynamics, and the way people interact with one another?
Synthetic Data: Facts, Representations, and Transparency
How can we tell if AI-generated data truly reflects reality and can be trusted?
Agentic AI for Humanistic Futures: Reimagining Research with Autonomous Systems
How can AI make it easier for humans and machines to work together and make better decisions?
Synthetic Data: Facts, Representations, and Transparency
How can we tell if AI‑generated data truly reflects reality and can be trusted?
Child Development in the Age of AI and Social Robots
How do we help children understand AI and think critically about its outputs?
AI, Structural Change, and the Future of Work
How does AI affect the labor market and how we work?
Autonomous Systems and Robotics in Society
How can we create robots that respect people and fit naturally into society?
AI, Power and Politics
How does AI shape information flow, political messaging, and governance?
The Rule of AI — AI, Regulation, and Society
How is AI being regulated today and transforming regulatory processes already in place?
Synthetic Data: Facts, Representations, and Transparency
How can we tell if AI‑generated data truly reflects reality and can be trusted?
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Netanyahu Responds to Death Rumours
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Mikael Wiberg
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