Tech Policy Youth Committee

The Tech Policy Youth Committee (TPYC) strives to take an active role in the debate about the impact of digital technologies on society and daily life, including our welfare system, psychological well-being, cybersecurity, geopolitics, disinformation, inequality, green transition, and much more.

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Why?

While digitalization brings advantages, it also raises concerns. It is essential to involve and engage the youth in the ongoing digital transformation, as it directly affects our future and because we possess an incredible amount of knowledge from growing up in a digital world.

Our goal is to forward the plurality of voices represented in our generation on questions of tech and digitalization. We will do this with a common understanding of which values should guide future development; asking what kind of society we want, and how tech could help enable this.

Additionally, we recognise that technological development does not necessarily equal human development. Therefore, we want to assess in which ways technology poses new challenges as well as new opportunities in society, such as social organisation, green transition, and equality.

We want to make tomorrow more just and inclusive, and inquire into where technology can facilitate improvement to humanity and the green transition, improve future generations' life conditions, and call for a rights-promoting approach.

What?

TPYC is a high-commitment committee. We meet four times per semester at meetings centered around different topics within the field of tech policy. These meetings are organized by the committee members and are a mandatory part of being a member. In addition to this, we strive to host events (both internally and externally), write opinion pieces and policy briefs, and engage with key stakeholders in academia, the private/public sector, and civil society. We organize working groups centered around different projects the committee members are interested in.

Who?

The Tech Policy Youth Committee (TPYC) is open to students enrolled or on exchange at a Danish higher education institution who wish to engage themselves in the present and future development of Tech Policy. Both bachelor and master students can apply. We seek to cultivate diversity among members and encourage students from all academic backgrounds to apply. Currently, the committee is comprised of 25 students with a plurality of different academic backgrounds.

As a member, you commit yourself to a semester’s active participation. Members are welcome to stay as active members for the duration of their studies.

How?

We welcome new applications to join TPYC before the beginning of each semester. Keep an eye out for our LinkedIn page, where we will post calls for new members and deadlines.

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The Tech Policy Youth Committee meeting with Caroline Stage Olsen, Danish Minister for Digital Affairs.
The Tech Policy Youth Committee meeting with Caroline Stage Olsen, Danish Minister for Digital Affairs.

Members of the Committee

Coming soon

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Chairs of the TPYC

Chair: Lukas Valentiner-Branth Garly

Vice Chair: Halle Kamil Al-Hassani

Get in touch

Email: ‍cphtpyc@pm.me

LinkedIn: ‍Tech Policy Youth Committee

Highlights from our work

Below you can access examples of the committee's work.

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CAISA x Statistics Denmark
CAISA x Statistics Denmark

CAISA has received a grant of DKK 45 million from the research reserve for a collaboration with Statistics Denmark. The partnership aims to strengthen both research in responsible artificial intelligence and the infrastructure that enables such research through two key initiatives:

The first initiative will modernize Statistics Denmark’s infrastructure for AI research, allowing researchers to work securely with complex data sources and train large AI models on Danish register data.

The second initiative will generate new knowledge on the responsible use of AI algorithms, ensuring they meet requirements for fairness, transparency, and trust while maintaining their functionality over time.

Code of Practice for Transparency of AI Generated Content Reference Group
Code of Practice for Transparency of AI Generated Content Reference Group

European Commission has initiated the development of a Code of Practice to support compliance with the AI Act’s transparency requirements for labelling AI-generated content (Article 50). Once adopted, AI providers and deployers may voluntarily sign the code to demonstrate compliance with these obligations.

The code is currently being drafted. We have established a reference group to support Professor Irina Shklovski, who contributes as an eligible stakeholder in Working Groups 1 and 2. The group seeks to bring together academic expertise to provide input on the code’s development.

To join the reference group, please contact Professor Irina Shklovski at ias@di.ku.dk.

Tech Policy Youth Committee
Tech Policy Youth Committee

The Tech Policy Youth Committee (TPYC) is a student-led initiative that brings together engaged students to discuss and influence the future of technology policy. The committee explores critical topics including digitalization, welfare, mental well-being, cybersecurity, geopolitics, disinformation, inequality, and the green transition.

As a member, you become part of an active network, participate in meetings and events, and collaborate with key stakeholders from civil society, industry, and the public sector. the tech Policy Youth Committee aims to amplify young people's voices in debates on digitalization and technology, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable digital future.

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Strategic initiative for artificial intelligence (AI)
Strategic initiative for artificial intelligence (AI)

CAISA is part of the Danish government’s strategic initiative for artificial intelligence (AI) and one of four new initiatives aimed at advancing responsible AI. The other initiatives include:

  • The Digital Taskforce for Artificial Intelligence, established in collaboration with KL and Danish Regions
  • The development of a platform to accelerate secure and transparent Danish language models
  • The provision of Danish text data as open-source resources
CPH Tech Policy Committee

CPH Tech Policy Committee samler forskere og fagfolk fra den offentlige sektor, virksomheder og civilsamfundet for at diskutere udfordringer inden for teknologi- og digitaliseringspolitik med afsæt i den nyeste forskning. Udvalget arbejder for at bringe danske erfaringer i dialog med internationale praksisser og skabe nye, varige globale partnerskaber.

CPH Tech Policy Youth Committee

CPH Tech Policy Youth Committee er et studenterdrevet udvalg, der samler engagerede studerende for at debattere og forme fremtidens teknologikpolitik. Udvalget arbejder blandt andet med digitalisering, velfærd, psykisk trivsel, cybersikkerhed, geopolitik, desinformation, ulighed og den grønne omstilling.

Som medlem bliver man en del af et aktivt netværk, deltager i møder, events og samarbejder med centrale aktører fra civilsamfundet, erhvervslivet, og den offentlige sektor.

CPH Tech Policy Youth Committee arbejder for at styrke unges stemme i debatten om digitalisering og teknologi og dermed bidrage til en mere retfærdig og inkluderende digital fremtid.

Strategisk indsats for kunstig intelligens

CAISA er en del af regeringens Strategiske indsats for kunstig intelligens og et af fire nye initiativer, der skal være med til at bane vejen for ansvarlig kunstig intelligens. De andre initiativer er:

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  • Den Digitale Taskforce for kunstig intelligens, som er etableret i samarbejde med KL og Danske Regioner
  • Etablering af en platform, som sætter skub på udviklingen af sikre og transparente danske sprogmodeller
  • Tilgængeliggørelse af danske tekstdata open source
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Transparency of AI-generated content when AI is the norm

Through six interventions from leading European scholars in their field, this research brief examines the challenges of governing AI-generated content in an information environment where such content is rapidly becoming the norm. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, the contributions assess the effectiveness and limitations of emerging AI transparency governance, particularly labelling requirements under the EU AI Act and the forthcoming Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. While transparency labels are normatively important for informing users about content provenance, research suggests that labelling alone is unlikely to mitigate manipulation, restore trust, or empower citizens. The research brief therefore argues for a broader transparency ecosystem that combines labelling with governance infrastructure, organisational accountability, and ongoing research to develop adaptive, evidence-based approaches to AI transparency.

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AI-seminar at Marienborg

Artificial intelligence has moved to the very center of Danish politics. During the government negotiations at Marienborg in April 2026, the talks were temporarily paused so that senior politicians could attend a seminar on AI and its societal implications.

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At the seminar, CAISA Director Rebecca Adler-Nissen, together with Professor Abraham Newman (Georgetown University), contributed research-based perspectives on the role of AI in geopolitics, the economy, and democracy. Their presentation addressed, among other issues, how artificial intelligence affects security, labor markets, education, and Europe’s strategic position.

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According to TV2, there was strong interest among the politicians, who actively engaged with questions related to both technological developments and societal consequences. Rebecca Adler-Nissen highlighted the high level of engagement and the growing demand for knowledge about the implications of AI across policy areas.

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CAISA’s participation underscores the center’s role in bringing research-based knowledge into political decision-making processes and contributing to the responsible development of AI in society.

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Digital Suverænitet: Fra begreb til strategisk ramme

This brief is currently only available in Danish.

Summary (Translated)

Digital sovereignty is multidimensional and requires priority

In a time of geopolitical instability and rapid AI development, control over digital infrastructure and data has become critical. While there is broad agreement on the need for action at the national, Nordic, and EU levels, a shared language around digital sovereignty is still lacking. This lack of alignment leads either to inaction or to narrow technical solutions without strategic direction. The core argument of the brief is that digital sovereignty is a multidimensional concept, involving both principled positions and pragmatic choices. Reducing it to technical solutions risks overlooking the values and trade-offs that determine who controls and benefits from these systems. Conversely, focusing solely on values leads to abstract principles without practical implementation or real impact. Digital sovereignty is rarely about choosing between full self-sufficiency and total dependence. Rather, it is about balancing often competing demands for openness, security, competitiveness, growth, values, and rights in a world where capabilities are unevenly distributed. This means that it is necessary to define who or what is to be protected or promoted, within the domains of security, economic growth, or citizens’ rights, and to recognize that choices in one domain may strengthen or undermine another. The brief focuses on AI as the area where digital sovereignty is most acutely at stake, but the concepts apply more broadly to digital infrastructure and data. It provides decision-makers with tools to navigate these dilemmas by presenting:

-  A conceptual framework for identifying who or what should be digitally sovereign.
-  An overview of how digital sovereignty is prioritized around the world.
-  An understanding that sovereignty can be exercised through three control regimes: ownership, expertise, or regulation – but that none of these are sufficient on their own.

The central implication of the brief is that digital sovereignty requires an integrated strategy that combines ownership, expertise, and regulation, while managing the interdependencies and trade-offs between security, economic growth, and citizens’ rights through clear objectives. Without this holistic approach, there is a risk of ineffective regulation, unusable infrastructure, or a lack of capacity to develop, maintain, and apply solutions in practice, potentially undermining security, growth, or rights.

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