A paper authored by KMi researchers Enrico Motta, Francesco Osborne, Angelo Salatino, and Iman Naja, and Martino Pulici from the Bosch Centre for Artificial Intelligence, has received the prestigious Best Research Paper Award at the 24th International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (EKAW 24). The EKAW series of conferences provides the premier European…
Harith Alani, Director of KMi, was interviewed by Central Banking journal about the growing disinformation threat faced by central banks. He highlighted that while disinformation often originates externally, its real damage arises when false claims are amplified locally. Alani emphasised the importance of proactive strategies, such as fostering trust and increasing transparency, to prevent false…
At the Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network Conference for Black History Month, Dr. Joseph Kwarteng delivered a powerful presentation titled “Reclaiming Digital Narratives: Addressing Misogynoir in Online Spaces.” His research focuses on misogynoir—a form of intersectional hate that specifically targets Black women—exploring the impact of race and gender-based prejudice on digital platforms. Dr. Kwarteng’s…
This year’s ACM Hypertext and Social Media conference highlighted the exceptional contributions of KMi members, with many taking on key roles; Enrico Motta delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony on the 10th of September, setting a high tone for the event. Several KMi colleagues played vital roles in organising this successful conference. As…
BBC Guernsey Radio hosted Prof Harith Alani in a live interview to talk about the increasing shift of news readers from traditional TV broadcasting to social media platforms, a trend confirmed in a recent Ofcom report. Harith argued that getting news from social media is not inherently problematic if the information comes from trusted and…
