Europe’s research landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by the rise of artificial intelligence and increasing use of synthetic data. While these developments open up new opportunities for innovation, they also raise important questions around reliability, transparency, and ethical responsibility. Join us for the upcoming data.europa academy webinar on ‘Open data, academia, and ethics: responsible use of AI‑generated and synthetic data in research’, taking place on Friday, 5 June 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST.
 

The session is part of the ongoing series ‘Open data, academia, and ethics’, which explores how emerging technologies influence research practices, knowledge production, and public trust. In this second episode, the focus turns to the growing role of AI-generated and synthetic data in academic research. Participants will gain insights into both the opportunities offered by these data sources, such as addressing data scarcity and privacy concerns, and the challenges they introduce, including potential biases, distortions, and reduced transparency. Through a combination of technical and research perspectives, the webinar will explore practical applications of synthetic data and discuss how to ensure its responsible and ethical use. Attention will also be given to how researchers can distinguish between real and synthetic data, and how to maintain reliability and trust in data-driven research.
 

After registering, you will receive an email with a calendar invite and webinar link. This webinar is part of the ‘Measuring the impact of open data’ course offered by the data.europa academy and will be recorded for future access.