Fernanda Sauca

lab manager

Fernanda is a Lab Manager at the TUM Think Tank, where she oversees the Content Moderation Lab and Civic Machines Lab, and supports the AI4POL project. With a background in Political Science and a specialization in Politics and Technology, she is committed to translating research into practical insights and fostering collaboration across academia, government, industry, and civil society.

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The Civic Machines Lab explores the full lifecycle of artificial intelligence, from the semiconductors powering computation to the algorithms shaping human experience.
Situated within the TUM Think Tank, the lab views AI as a socio-technical system rather than a purely technical challenge.
By integrating perspectives from computer science, social sciences, and public policy, the Civic Machines Lab aims to shape technologies that are democratic, sustainable, and globally inclusive.

Lab

AI4POL

AI4POL is a Horizon Europe project designed to equip European regulators and policy makers with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively govern and regulate AI technologies.

Project

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Recap

Reimagining Online Discourse

Keynotes, panel discussions, mini-workshops, and networking breaks brought together diverse stakeholders from academia, civil society, industry, and government for the third edition of the Facilitating Constructive Dialogue Workshop. Together, we explored the latest research on harmful online content and brainstormed actionable strategies to address these pressing challenges.

16. Jan 2025

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Workshop

Joint Effort Against Toxic Online Speech

Bringing together stakeholders from academia, civil society, the public sector, and industry, the third edition of the Facilitating Constructive Dialogue Workshop will focus on tackling issues related to hate speech and mis- and disinformation online. Over the course of a two-day event, we will delve into strategies, tactics, and tools that democratic societies can use to address and combat toxic online speech.

TUM Think Tank
13. Nov 2024
Discussion

AI readiness across mission-driven organizations

Join us for the launch of a new white paper exploring how mission-driven organizations are navigating the rise of AI. Based on interviews with stakeholders across mission-driven organizations, the paper highlights real-world use cases, key challenges, and future directions for AI adoption in the service of social and environmental goals.

TUM Think Tank
03. Jul 2025