Rethinking Trust: Unveiling the Dynamics of Trust and Distrust

U.Phil Auditorium

Title: Rethinking Trust: Unveiling the Dynamics of Trust and Distrust  Research on trust is highly interdisciplinary and has produced an impressive body of knowledge about its forms, causes and consequences. However, existing research agendas have notable biases, two of which are the focus of this presentation: first, research privileges trust while marginalising distrust, resulting in […]

Northern Lights Deep Learning Conference

Tromsø

Deep learning is an emerging subfield in machine learning that has in recent years achieved state-of-the-art performance in image classification, object detection, segmentation, time series prediction and speech recognition to name a few. This conference will gather researchers both on a national and international level to exchange ideas, encourage collaborations and present cutting-edge research. Keynote […]

Lerchendalkonferansen 2025

Scandic Nidelven, TRONDHEIM

The Lerchendal conference serves as an important meeting place for approximately 200 leaders and talents from politics, business, and academia. It is a platform where Norway’s key decision-makers and innovators come together to discuss, share, and shape the future. The conference is the perfect arena for those who want to shape the future, broaden their perspective, […]

AI & Media: The Transformative Impact of AI in the Media Industry

Google Bryggegata 6, Oslo

Our Innovation Coordinator, Christopher Senf, and PhD candidate, Peter Andrews, have been invited to speak at Oslo AI’s next event at Google’s office on Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age of AI. They will introduce the Center and present a live demo of the AI Moderator. Topic: AI & Media: The Transformative Impact of AI […]

Opphavsrett for journalister – Hva du må vite om bruk og deling av innhold?

Media City Bergen, Medielaben i 9. etasje, tårn 3

Hva kan du bruke fritt, og hva krever tillatelse? Hva gjelder for lenking, embedding og bruk av innhold fra sosiale medier? Hvordan påvirker kunstig intelligens opphavsretten? Bli med på en hands-on workshop med advokat Jon Wessel-Aas, en av Norges fremste eksperter på medierett. Her får du konkrete svar på de viktigste spørsmålene om opphavsrett – […]

AI anno 2030: In the Public Interest?

Universitetsaulaen, Muséplassen 3

UiB AI is collaborating with NORA on a CuttingEdgeAI seminar in the University Aula in Bergen. The idea behind the seminar is to bring together some of the foremost AI researchers in Norway to discuss where we stand in terms of research, which areas Norway has the opportunity to make its mark on and what […]

Announcement of the 2025 Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize

University Aula, UiB

On Thursday, 13 March, the 2025 Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize will be announced at the University Aula in Bergen. At the event, the Rector of the University of Bergen, Margareth Hagen, will present welcoming remarks. The Chair of the Holberg Prize Board, Professor Jørgen Sejersted, will announce the recipients of the Holberg Prize […]

The Language of Coordination: From Humans to AI Agents

SFI MediaFutures, MCB

We are thrilled to welcome Luca Maria Aiello, Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, to the MediaFutures seminar series. As global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and mass migration become increasingly urgent, the need for mass coordination has never been greater. In his presentation, "The Language of Coordination: From Humans to AI Agents," […]

Mid-term evaluation of PhD candidate Bilal Mahmood

SFI MediaFutures, MCB

On Thursday, April 3rd, PhD candidate Bilal Mahmood will have his mid-term evaluation. Main supervisor: Mehdi Elahi Co-Supervisor: Samia Touileb External Evaluator: Sole Pera

Mid-term evaluation of PhD candidate Jia-Hua Jeng

SFI MediaFutures, MCB

On Friday, April 4, PhD candidate Jia-Hua Jeng will have his mid-term evaluation. Main supervisor: Christoph Trattner Co-Supervisors: Erik Knudsen, Alain Starke External Evaluator: Sole Pera

Talks on Responsible Recommender Systems

SFI MediaFutures, MCB

April 4, MediaFutures sets the stage for a joined event featuring a series of talks, including contributions from Sole Pera (TU Delft) and the PhD candidates Lukas Wegmeth and Tobias Vente (University of Siegen). 10:45 - 11:45 | Sole Pera on "Into the AI-Known: How Search and Recommender Systems Shape Children's Online Experiences & the Path to […]

Mid-term evaluation of PhD candidate Khadiga Seddik

SFI MediaFutures, MCB

On Friday, April 4th, PhD candidate Khadiga Seddik will have her mid-term evaluation. Main supervisor: Erik Knudsen Co-Supervisor: Damian Trilling, Alain Starke (Step-in) External Evaluator: Sole Pera Title: The Influence of News Recommender technology on Shaping Selective Exposure and Sharing. Abstract:  Despite the benefits the news recommenders provide, overly personalized news recommendations and too much […]