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Knowledge & Cultural Institutions Defend Net Neutrality in EU

May 17, 2023

Earlier this year, the European Commission started a new consultation on “The future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure.” On the one hand, it’s good that policymakers are examining how to expand broadband access and ensure the capacity of networks continues to expand and support helpful innovation. On the other hand, the consultation … Read More “Knowledge & Cultural Institutions Defend Net Neutrality in EU”

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CC Supports Trans Rights

May 11, 2023

At Creative Commons, we vehemently condemn the extensive violations of trans rights that are occurring across the world, and the current climate of fear and violence directed at trans individuals. We stand firmly against any and all forms of transphobia, including but not limited to bigotry, violence or persecution based on gender identity, and we … Read More “CC Supports Trans Rights”

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Laksmi Sugiri — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 14

May 9, 2023

Laksmi says that “open access…makes it possible to collaborate and reconstruct cultural heritage.” In this episode we learn about cultural heritage in Indonesia and how open access has made it possible for organisations to work together and build out data sets and information about historical collections across the country. Open Culture VOICES is a series … Read More “Laksmi Sugiri — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 14”

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Shanna Hollich — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 13

May 5, 2023

Shanna shares  how “keeping content locked up and isolated keeps us separate from one another” so opening up collections brings people together and bridges our shared humanity, across cultures and continents. In this episode we learn about how publicly funded institutions should provide online access to the public which is funding it and held accountable … Read More “Shanna Hollich — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 13”

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Generative AI: Opportunities, Concerns & Solutions from MozFest 2023

May 4, 2023

CC has been exploring what artificial intelligence means for our strategy to support better sharing and the public interest commons that we help steward. In March, we joined with our partners in the Movement for a Better Internet to discuss generative AI with the MozFest 2023 community: What opportunities does AI offer? What are its … Read More “Generative AI: Opportunities, Concerns & Solutions from MozFest 2023”

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CC’s #BetterSharing Collection | May: The Future Is Open

May 1, 2023

As part of our #20CC anniversary, last year we joined forces with Fine Acts to spark a global dialogue on what better sharing looks like in action. Our #BetterSharing collection of illustrations was the result — we gathered insights from 12 prominent open advocates around the world and tasked 12 renowned artists who embrace openness … Read More “CC’s #BetterSharing Collection | May: The Future Is Open”

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Jessemusse Cacinda — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 12

April 25, 2023

“Open culture creates conditions for us to know ourselves, but above all to eachother.” Jessemusse shares this insight with us and talks about what open culture and open access in GLAM institutions has done for his writing work and how it has shaped his views about language representation. Open Culture has provided a way to … Read More “Jessemusse Cacinda — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 12”

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Killian Downing — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 11

April 18, 2023

In this episode Killian Downing tells us how “[Open Culture] is about inclusivity and inspiring people and involving them more deeply…” in stories through digital cultural heritage. He is passionate about creating community and engagement through digital cultural heritage initiatives. Open Culture VOICES is a series of short videos that highlight the benefits and barriers … Read More “Killian Downing — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 11”

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