Google to establish research instituteJuly 11, 2011 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Berlin's oldest university says it is partnering with Google and three German institutions to start a research institute. Humboldt University announced Monday, July 11, that the institute would open in the fall and examine the evolution of the Internet and its impact on society, science, politics and the economy. The institute will focus on innovation, Internet and media policy, philosophy and constitutional rights. Google will fund the institute to the tune of euro 4.5 million ($6.41 million) for the first three years. After that, the group is looking for other sponsors, The Associated Press reported. The Berlin University of Arts, the Social Science Research Center Berlin and the Hamburg Hans-Bredow-Institute are also involved in the project. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |