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🌐 The integration of AI technology has profoundly transformed multiple dimensions of social life on a global scale. Specifically, in the realm of international cultural relations (ICR), it is evident that the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence significantly alters the dynamics, introducing new complexities and opportunities. However, there is also a reciprocal impact: ICR can shape the evolution and underlying rationales of AI and generative AI. Thus, beyond merely monitoring the proper use of AI tools and moderating the impact of third-party tech actors, participants in ICR can play a pivotal role in guiding the development of AI technologies and their regulation. What opportunities and risks do AI technologies pose for ICR? What narratives and tensions are at play among stakeholders in the intersection of AI and culture? How to establish intersectoral collaboration between the tech world and the cultural sector? What role can ICR actors play in making the development of AI systems more participatory among different stakeholders? In light of the upcoming UN Summit of the Future in September this research gives an introduction into the topic of AI and its possible geopolitical, cultural and societal impacts. Thus the results may feed into the one of the outcomes of the Summit the Global Digital Compact on science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation to support an open, free and secure digital future. This event will discuss the central findings of the ifa study “Artificial Intelligence in International Cultural Relations” with Amy Sample Ward(they/them), CEO of NTEN Martin Rauchbauer former Austria’s Tech Ambassador to Silicon Valley, Founder & Co-Director, Tech Diplomacy Network Octavio Kulesz is a philosopher, digital publisher, director of Teseo, expert of ifa’s Research Programme “Culture and Foreign Policy“ Moderated by Luba Elliott  curator, producer and researcher, specialising in AI in the creative industries Join the discussion on 9 July from 6pm to 7pm (CET) on Zoom. Registrations open ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebhAQbn2 #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #InternationalCulturalRelations #ICR #Research #UnitedNations #SummitOfTheFuture

📣 Translation grants for EU and UK publishers: get up to EUR 5,000 to bring Ukrainian literature to your readers! 🇺🇦Supported by the EU's House of Europe programme, this grant is your chance to uncover Ukrainian fiction and non-fiction books to your readers, catering to the evermore-rising interest in the country's literature. What do I get? 📘 Up to EUR 5,000 to cover the expenses on translation, editing, transfer of copyright, design, printing, and marketing of the book. The grant will help with up to 70% of the expenses.  📘 A chance to translate any Ukrainian book you find worthy: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, or comics.  📘 An opportunity to publish a Braille book to make sure people with low vision can still enjoy Ukrainian bestsellers.  📘 Participation in the alumni community and new acquaintances among publishers that already won the grant. Among them are Wytwórnia Magdalena Kłos-Podsiadło, Ergo, Fraktura, Septime Verlag, Latvijas Mediji and 39 more publishing houses from the EU and Ukraine. ✅ welcome publishing organisations from the EU and the UK, officially registered as legal entities. ⏰ Deadline: 10 July 2024, 15:00 Kyiv time. 👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3xdhDGg

This week, EUNIC and the Goethe-Institut Almaty in #Kazakhstan are organising the EUNIC regional cluster meeting Central Asia & Caucasus to identify the most relevant topics in the regions and to explore solutions to some of the challenges of working together collaboratively as EUNIC. At the speed dating session today, colleagues had the opportunity to learn more about each others institutes, clusters, contexts and realities. #EUNICclusters #CulturalRelations

#Throwback to the EUNIC Climate Culture(s) Creative Lab in Berlin! 💚 🌱 Last year in June, as part of the Goethe-Institut's presidency of EUNIC, the #CCCLab brought to life new connections and collaboration among EUNIC members on environment, #climate, and #culture and to support emerging leadership on these topics. The programme gathered 31 representatives from 19 EUNIC member organizations from both headquarters in Europe and branches around the world. For the lab, EUNIC and Goethe-Institut partnered up with two expert partners to facilitate the week, namely Julie's Bicycle and Social Impact. Watch the aftermovie for an impression of the week in Berlin! https://lnkd.in/eNXFgAEk

🔵 Culture was on the agenda for the first time at Europe's largest conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine - the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin. As preparation the week before UNESCO and the government of Lithuania gathered 200 colleagues, and 30 National Delegations committed to the support of the recovery of Ukraine cultural sectors.   Recovery and long-term reconstruction of Ukraine must include conversations on the role of culture. This includes the protection of #CulturalHeritage as well as the multifaceted role the cultural sectors of Ukraine are playing in the resilience of the nation.   In her capacity as #EUNIC President, Camilla Mordhorst (CEO of Danish Cultural Institute) joined the conference as moderator and to underline the crucial role of culture for resilience and recovery.    The Ukraine Recovery Conference is an annual event that since 2017 has brought together European leaders to discuss and plan how the world can best support Ukraine's fight for freedom. The fact that culture is now a focus for this conference is an important step in recognising that culture is part of a nation's DNA and resilience that must be defended during the crisis as well as in post war recovery.   Thank you to the panel:   Katja Keul Minister of State Federal Foreign Office, Germany, Anastasia Bondar, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, Simonas Kairys, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, Krista Pikkat, Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity at the UNESCO Culture sector, Claudia Roth, Minster of State for Culture and the Media, Germany, Kateryna Kulai, Acting Director of Odesa National Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine and Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Foreign Minister, Italy.   📷 Photothek   Read more about the conference, here: https://lnkd.in/eeqAZ243 #UkraineRecoveryConference #CulturalRelations

🔵 As the EUNIC presidency of the Danish Cultural Institute is coming to an end, Camilla Mordhorst, CEO of Danish Cultural Institute, is reflecting on her time as EUNIC President and the developments within the EUNIC network. Next week, EUNIC will convene in Bucharest for the General Assembly, co-hosted by the Romanian Cultural Institute 🇷🇴 who will assume the next EUNIC presidency. Read the full article on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJQ7yNZT

🌍🌱 Join for the "Creative for Climate Action – Thailand (CCAT)" conference on June 26-27 at the Creative Economy Agency in Bangkok! Hosted by the #EUNICcluster in Thailand and partners, this #EUNICClusterFund project brings together European and local festival organisers, cultural institutions, and sustainability managers to foster #dialogue and share knowledge on promoting #sustainability in the cultural sector. Featuring experts from Thailand and 8 European countries, this is a chance to learn, connect, and be part of the sustainable transformation in the cultural sector. Can't make it in person? No worries – the conference will be live-streamed! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqCXvsnq

🤝 Come work with us! EUNIC has an exciting #JobOpportunity for a Communications Manager at our office in Brussels. We are looking for a a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative colleague to join the team from 1 September 2024 to enhance, develop, and lead the communication of the EUNIC network. ⏰ Apply until Monday 24 June 2024 at 17:00 CEST. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/g3RPEzMn

🌍✨ Cultural relations create opportunities for collaboration and co-creation, guiding us towards a shared European vision. In light of the EU elections 2024, let's ensure working together for a fair and equitable future. With the 'Not a toolkit!' resources on #FairCollaboration, we can challenge and improve our practices when engaging in cultural relations activities. https://lnkd.in/dPg8BTPj #CultureforDemocracy #EUelections2024 Design and illustration courtesy: Depicentre Consulting Sudebi Thakurata

🇪🇺✨ The 2024 EU elections have begun! We recognise the vital role of cultural relations practices in preserving democracy by fostering exchange and inclusive dialogue. By engaging diverse voices and promoting critical dialogue, cultural relations initiatives can foster a healthy democratic society. #CultureforDemocracy #EUelections2024 Design and illustration courtesy: Depicentre Consulting Sudebi Thakurata