open socials
Waag Futurelab launches oso.social, a social media platform where society sets its own rules
Waag Futurelab is launching a new social media platform: oso.social. This alternative to big tech’s social media platforms puts an end to algorithms pushing disinformation and the trading of personal data.
AI ODV files legal complaint following the seizure of their server
The former Italian provider Autistici/Inventati (AI ODV) has lodged a complaint against the seizure of their server by the Dutch police. Those affected may submit a complaint to the Amsterdam District Court before 31 October.
public technology
Changing news consumption calls for technology that fits
AI is changing how news reaches audiences and increasing dependence on big tech. Waag explores how European and open-source language models can give news media greater digital autonomy.
workshop
Expand your craft teaching skills
Join our workshop on the 24th of November and explore new ways to bring craft, creativity and technology into learning.
FabLab
Register now for Fab Academy 2027
Learn how to make (almost) anything - in twenty weeks! That is at the core of Fab Academy, the yearly worldwide education trajectory for curious makers. Classes start on mid January 2027.
2026-11-05T19:30:00+01:002026-11-05T21:00:00+01:00
5
Nov
19:30
21:00
make your own eco-friendly cleaning products
sold out
Cleaning without contaminating
2026-11-07T19:00:00+01:002026-11-08T02:00:00+01:00
7
Nov
19:00
02:00
workshops, performances & exhibition
Museum Night 2026
2026-11-08T12:00:00+01:002026-11-15T17:00:00+01:00
8
Nov
15
Nov
artistic experiments for water sustainability
Expo: Fluid Futures
2026-11-12T17:00:00+01:002026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00
12
Nov
17:00
19:00
building the future of social media
Open Socials Club
2026-11-26T19:30:00+01:002026-11-26T23:00:00+01:00
26
Nov
19:30
23:00
art-science
International Art Talent Festival
2026-12-03T19:30:50+01:002026-12-03T21:30:00+01:00
3
Dec
19:30
21:30
explore water quality using satellite data
Water quality from space
2026-12-10T17:00:00+01:002026-12-10T19:00:00+01:00
10
Dec
17:00
19:00
building the future of social media
Open Socials Club: moderation
Mission
Waag Futurelab contributes to the research, design and development of a sustainable, just society
- By collectively researching emerging technology, and questioning underlying cultural assumptions;
- By experimenting with and designing alternatives on the basis of public values;
- By developing an open, fair and inclusive future together with civil society.
