OSCE Media freedom office calls for proposals on initiatives that address challenge of Artificial Intelligence on freedom of expression

The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) is calling for proposals for innovative ideas and initiatives to tackle the challenges brought by Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the freedom of expression. This call is being made as part of the RFoM’s project, Spotlight on the Impact of AI on Freedom of Expression (#SAIFE). Initiatives selected by the RFoM will receive funding for their implementation.

These initiatives will directly contribute to the RFoM’s #SAIFE project and its aim to find the most effective ways to safeguard freedom of expression and media pluralism, when deploying AI.

Supported activities can include, but are not limited to, the development of tools to counter freedom of expression challenges posed by AI; educational and awareness-raising activities; podcasts; documentaries; mini-series; exhibitions; and storytelling.

For more information, including how to apply, see the call for proposals here.

Applications must be submitted by 31 October using the following template.

For an overview on the general focus of the #SAIFE project, see here.

Applications should be sent to AIFreeSpeech@osce.org.