The Forum partners with AfricTivistes to promote democratic safeguards in Senegal’s information space

Dakar, 30 October 2023 – This week the Forum on Information and Democracy joined hands with its partner AfricTivistes, a leading African NGO in Senegal and thought leader in Africa to strengthen the demand for and discourse around technology serving democracy. The two day seminar “Strengthening Senegalese democracy through the implementation of democratic safeguards in […]
Global Call for Contributions: Submit your ideas on policy recommendations to address AI’s impact on the information space

The Forum on Information and Democracy (FID) calls upon those working on artificial intelligence to share their recommendations and insights to regulate artificial intelligence and mitigate its implication on the information and communication space. With a mandate from the International Partnership for Information and Democracy, the Forum develops and delivers evidence-based policy recommendations to safeguard […]
The International Observatory on Information and Democracy launches its first research cycle at the Internet Governance Forum 2023 – call for academics and researchers

Kyoto, 12 October 2023 – The International Observatory on Information and Democracy officially launched its first working cycle at the Internet Governance Forum 2023 in Kyoto, Japan. An interactive panel discussion featuring members of the Steering Committee unveiled the priority themes for the Observatory’s inaugural work: AI, media in the digital age, and data governance. […]
14 Prominent International Researchers Join the Forum on Information and Democracy’s Latest Policy Group: Set to Impact Global Policy Discourse on Artificial Intelligence

Paris, 28 September 2023 – On International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Forum on Information and Democracy announces its latest international policy working group investigating the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our democratic information ecosystem. Composed of 14 renowned global researchers and experts from diverse academic and applied disciplines, the Group will […]