What is the impact of AI on society?
As part of the Reuters Institute’s 2026 conference on AI and the Future of News,Continue Reading
How a journalist struck out with quotes made up by AI
In the context of Peter Vandermeersch’s suspension from his fellowship at the Belgian media groupContinue Reading
AI chatbots almost never advise voting for local parties
In this radio piece from BNR Nieuwsuur, Claes de Vreese explains why LLMs being askedContinue Reading
Most political parties are present on social media, but does that lead to more votes?
Claes de Vreese spoke with de Telegraaf about how politicians and their parties present themselvesContinue Reading
Meta’s ban on political advertising doesn’t work, parties advertise normally
This NOS Nieuwsuur article on Meta’s failure to enforce its supposed ban on political advertisingContinue Reading
Is the EU really censoring Americans, interfering in elections and targeting conservative content?
A report recently published by the US House of Representatives makes grave accusations against theContinue Reading
Have YouTube and Meta consciously built addiction machines?
Several lawsuits are being filed in the United States against social media companies for theirContinue Reading
White House spreads AI-manipulated image of protester arrest
An AI-manipulated image of a woman arrested amidst the unrest in Minnesota after recent civilianContinue Reading
Company behind DigiD soon in the hands of Americans: why experts are worried
There are plans for the Dutch company Solvinity, which operates the platform of the nationalContinue Reading
AI can influence voters’ minds. What does that mean for democracy?
In this article for New Scientist, Claes de Vreese discussed findings of recent research aroundContinue Reading