We are pleased to announce the publication of the official proceedings of the 31st annual System and Ethical Approaches Conference (SEP 2025), held under the theme “AI Power and the Erosion of Democracy.” The volume includes ten academic papers by members of DEL and partner institutions, addressing the societal and ethical impact of AI on […]
As part of the Data Festival VŠE 2025, the Prague Data Ethics Lab (DEL) presented the results of our research on smart mobility and user trust in vehicle data systems. In cooperation with Škoda Auto, the project explored how drivers perceive data collection in vehicles, which forms of communication enhance trust, and what concerns reduce […]
From September 3–5, 2025, members of the Prague Data Ethics Lab (DEL) attended the international conference IDIMT – Interdisciplinary Information Management Talks, held in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. The 2025 edition, titled “ICT in Business: AI Everywhere? Glory and Disgrace of AI”, featured dozens of contributions spanning technology, management, and the societal impacts of artificial […]
On April 10, 2025, the Prague University of Economics and Business hosted the SEP Conference 2025, focusing on the Social, Ethical, and Political aspects of Artificial Intelligence. Organised by the Prague Data Ethics Lab, the event brought together various voices across disciplines to explore how emerging technologies are shaping democratic societies, public trust, and global […]
Join us for the groundbreaking conference: AI Power vs Democracy Erosion on April 8, 2025, at VŠE Praha. This free event, organized by the Prague Data Ethics Lab, will explore the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence and democratic institutions. Renowned experts will delve into how AI is reshaping global power structures and challenging transparency, equity, […]
At the request of the University of Economics in Prague, the Prague Data Ethics Lab (DEL) developed and delivered the course “Using AI: Ethics and Security,” focusing on the ethical and safety challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The course was designed primarily for academics and researchers, equipping them with essential insights and skills for […]
The Aspen Annual Conference is one of the most important platforms in the Central European region where leaders from politics, business, science and culture come together to discuss key issues of the future. This year’s conference, which took place on 14 November at Prague Crossroads, offered a platform for crucial discussions on values, technological development […]
DEL and ŠKODA AUTO have collaborated on multiple research projects on advanced technologies and their ethical implications. In past years, we have addressed several critical topics, including the relationship between AI and ethics, Technological Adoption Models (TAM), and the collection and analysis of data from autonomous vehicles (AV). Through this collaboration, we have explored how […]
Prompt engineering wshop in October 22. As part of the traditional autumn conference SEP 2024 (System and Ethical Approaches), we will visit the regions this year, where in cooperation with Silesian University Opava and MSIC we are organizing an interactive wshop on the topic: Prompt Engineering. More information about the event here.
Aspen Institute Central Europe, in collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and CARE Czech Republic, continues the Strive Czechia program for the second year, focusing on the digitalization of small and micro-enterprises (MSEs) in the Czech Republic. Data Ethics Lab is a key expert partner in this project. Together, we focus on a […]
