OPERAS leads a session on Trust in the Digital Sphere at the Science Summit during the 79th United Nations General Assembly
OPERAS 2024-08-08
OPERAS will host an online session on “Fostering Trust in the Digital Sphere: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach Introduction” at the Science Summit during the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The session on 11 September 2024, at 11am (ET) / 5 pm (CET), aims to explore innovative approaches and strategies to promote trustworthiness in digital interactions through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
The proliferation of digital platforms and the rise of AI-driven technologies have changed the dynamics of information, posing new challenges such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, online misinformation and distrust in institutions. These challenges require innovative, multi-stakeholder strategies to foster trust in the digital sphere. As a distributed research infrastructure with a focus on the social sciences and humanities, OPERAS goes beyond purely technological solutions to tackle misinformation. Positioned at the forefront of developing actionable strategies, OPERAS is committed to providing practical recommendations that incorporate diverse perspectives and expertise.
Session details
The session will cover a wide range of topics, including infrastructure reliability, governance and regulation, mediation mechanisms, scientific advancements and has three main objectives:
- Assessment of trust dimensions: to evaluate trust in the digital sphere by examining infrastructure reliability, governance, regulation, mediation mechanisms, and scientific advancements, involving different stakeholders to understand the dynamics of trust.
- Establishment of collaboration models: to create a multi-stakeholder collaboration model for developing responsible Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) through principles of community living labs.
- Sharing of best practices: to share academic editorial best practices to combat AI-driven disinformation, ensuring the quality and integrity of online content.
Participants are invited to engage in open dialogue, share knowledge and experiences, and work together to build a more trustworthy and resilient digital ecosystem for the benefit of all.
Background
OPERAS’ participation in this event is a result of the “TrustOn 2024 – tackling disinformation” workshop, organised at the end of June 2024 at the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) in Brussels. This workshop, under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and supported by BELSPO, brought together leading researchers, policy makers, third sector representatives, industry experts, youth leaders and other stakeholders. The aim was to explore innovative, human-centred solutions and to promote collaboration in combating disinformation. Opening remarks of Michael Arentoft, Open Science and Research Infrastructures Head of Unit at the European Commission, and Declan Kirrane, chairman of the Science Summit at UN, were featured in the workshop.
More about the TrustOn2024 workshop
Participation:
The session is free of charge and open to all. Interested individuals can register for the event at Science Summit Registration
Contact:
Scientific Coordination: Suzanne Dumouchel, Partnership Coordinator OPERAS, suzanne.dumouchel[at]operas-eu.org
Communication: Marlen Töpfer, Communication Manager OPERAS, communication[at]operas-eu.org
About OPERAS
OPERAS is a dynamic and community-driven Research Infrastructure that enhances open scholarly communication in the social sciences and humanities (SSH) across Europe. It provides services that help improve how researchers share knowledge, making Open Science accessible and impactful. By addressing the fragmented landscape and unique challenges of SSH disciplines, OPERAS empowers scholars to innovate and collaborate. By fostering collaboration and innovation, OPERAS aims to address critical challenges such as disinformation and promote a digital environment filled with trust, quality content, and human-centricity.