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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 national identification system DigiD, to be..

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 around voters having political discussions with..

New cloud service aims to free higher education from Big Tech’s grip

In this Folia article, Natali Helberger gives her input on the introduction of Nextcloud software at the University of Amsterdam..

The National AI Plan mainly benefits the industry, and not the human

Hannes Cools, in this opinion piece for de Volkskrant, discusses the newly released Dutch National AI Plan commissioned by the..

The EU promised to lead on regulating artificial intelligence. Now it’s hitting pause.

In this POLITICO article, our director Natali Helberger gives input on the European Commission’s decision to delay the implementation of..

Realistic AI videos pose a threat to democracy

The performance of AI models that can generate visual content has now reached a point where outputs are no longer..

‘There is a mismatch between what governments decide on AI regulation, and what people actually want’

The constant tension between AI regulation and public needs shows once again — Sophie Morosoli, in this interview for Responsible..

Europe Wrote the AI Rulebook. Can it Deliver on its Ambitions?

In this article for Tech Policy Press, Natali Helberger and Claes de Vreese, together with José van Dijck, discuss the..

The Deepfake era is here (sort of): What AI-generated images in the Dutch election tell us

Lab member Teresa Weikmann, with expertise in visual disinformation, draws conclusions from the public use of AI-generated images and campaign..

Calls to ban “superintelligence” are like boxing with an unknown opponent

In reporting on the wider public opposition to large AI companies racing to develop so-called “superintelligence”, NRC featured findings from..

The Netflix of AI: Why publishers are sleepwalking into tech giant dependency — Natali Helberger on IGNITE! Publishing Podcast

On this podcast episode, our lab director Natali Helberger shared her predictions for the media, tech and AI landscape for..

AI in the Dutch elections: a recap

In the lead-up to the general elections in the Netherlands on the 29th of October, the use of AI by..

The precarious situation of the news: Gionata Bouché at SPUI25

Gionata Bouché was part of a panel discussion at SPUI25 on the dangers of media concentration and the concerning lack..

Governments Want to Ease AI Regulation for Innovation, But Do Citizens Agree?

Lab members Natali Helberger, Sophie Morosoli, Nicolas Mattis, Laurens Naudts, and Claes de Vreese have co-authored an article for Tech..

Interview with Claes de Vreese on receiving the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize

Claes de Vreese is one of the two recipients of the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize, awarded to scientists who..

Time To Deliver: Claes de Vreese in Tech Policy Press

In an article for Tech Policy Press, Claes de Vreese reflects on the newly adopted Delegated Act on data access..

Macht, Data en de Invloed van Sociale Media: Natali Helberger on Net Echt Podcast

In an episode of the Net Echt Podcast, Natali Helberger reflected on The Social Network together with Ine Beyens and..

The Future of Journalism (Studies) in the Age of AI: Tomás Dodds, Natali Helberger, and Nicolas Mattis at Spui25

In this media landscape, the narrative of “AI is transforming journalism” has gained considerable traction, often portrayed with a sense..

Democracy and AI: Hannes Cools at Spui25

As AI continues to play an increasingly important role in democratic society and practices, questions arise about how to preserve..

The Rising Power of Big Tech: Theresa Seipp at Spui 25

In a moment of rapid change for global politics, Big Tech platforms and their owners are shaping up to be..

Hoe kleine, alternatieve media worden gemuilkorfd door algoritmes: Hannes Cools in SamPol

In an article for SamPol, Hannes Cools discusses the implications of opaque algorithms on the diversity of voices in the media landscape…

Fantasy Becomes Reality as Trump Takes Revenge on Disinformation Researchers: Claes de Vreese in Tech Policy Press

Today marks the 100-day mark of Trump’s second presidential inauguration. Tech Policy Press interviewed Claes de Vreese about the global..

AI is No Longer Optional, and That’s a Problem

Written by Hannes Cools Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. Think of ‘smart’ text suggestions in..

Ieder z’n specialisme op de redactie? Bij AI-gebruik is dat een valkuil: Tomás Dodds in SVDJ

News organisations are experimenting with AI and are facing challenging questions about the responsible use of the technology. Tomás Dodds..

Tackling the Transparency Puzzle: Five Perspectives from AI Disclosure Research in News

Written by Hannes Cools, Claes de Vreese, Abdo El Ali, Natali Helberger, Pooja Prajod, Nicolas Mattis, Sophie Morosoli, Laurens Naudts..

AI-assisted reporting in Boston-area newsrooms raises questions about role of new technology in building a community: Tomás Dodds in Boston.com

Boston.com interviewed Tomás Dodds about the increasing use of AI assistants in journalism. Tomás points out opportunities, especially considering a..

De autoritaire trekjes van Silicon Valley: Natali Helberger in Folia

In an interview with Folia, Natali Helberger expresses concerns about the far right and authoritarian tendencies of American Big Tech companies have..

‘Als Trump alle clouddiensten sluit, is er geen Nederlandse overheid of mediabedrijf meer’: Claes de Vreese on BNR

Claes de Vreese is concerned about European infrastructural dependency on US technology. In a podcast episode with BNR, he explains why..

De strijd voor meer inclusieve AI is een strijd tegen de VS en Big Tech: Laurens Naudts in iBestuur

Written by Laurens Naudts Can EU inclusive AI regulations compete with US Big Tech dominance? In an article for iBestuur, Laurens..

Diversity in Recommender Systems: Sanne Vrijenhoek on Recsperts

Sanne Vrijenhoek appeared on the Recsperts podcast to talk about her research on diversity in news recommender systems and its connection..

De ‘AI-race’ heeft geen finish: Hannes Cools in NRC

There is no such thing as an “AI race”, as it would imply that there is a finish line or end..

Human Machine Interaction and AI Transparency: Abdallah El Ali on Humanitarian AI Today

Abdallah El Ali discusses Human-Computer Interaction and AI transparency with Brent Phillips and Ahmad Tafti on the Humanitarian AI Today Podcast…

Wanneer bereikt de omgang met sociale media een kantelpunt? Claes de Vreese in iBestuur

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are causing discussions surrounding fact-checking on social media ecosystems X and Meta. With changes in..

Techbedrijven doen alles om bij Trump in het gevlij te komen: Theresa Seipp in Het Parool

As Trump’s second presidential term is approaching, tech companies like X, Meta and Amazon are making sure to be on..

Dangers and Opportunities of AI: Natali Helberger at the University of Fribourg

Natali Helberger received an honorary doctorate at the 2024 Dies Academicus of the University of Fribourg. As a renowned expert for..

Why Bother with AI Transparency?

The Audience Perspective on How and Why News Organizations Should Disclose Their Use of AI Written by Sophie Morosoli, Hannes..

Zien is niet geloven: Teresa Weikmann at NEMO Kennislink

With evolving technology, it has become more and more challenging to separate AI-generated visuals from reality. Even when given direct..

AI in Amerikaanse verkiezingen: Claes de Vreese in Folia

The presidential elections in the US this year triggered many concerns about the use of AI in the media and..

Deepfakes, disinformation and disruption: Claes de Vreese at the World Summit AI

AI’s influence on the election process is profound, with the potential to wreak chaos in this global election year. Deepfakes..

Welke impact heeft AI (en desinformatie) op onze democratie en verkiezingen? Claes de Vreese on BNR

As the election year 2024 is coming to an end, Claes de Vreese reflects on the impact of generative AI on..

ChatGPTffication: Natali Helberger at The Science and Cocktails Foundation

What impact do the latest developments in AI have on our society and the choices we make? Do we need..

Kunstmatige intelligentie beschuldigt onschuldige journalist van kindermisbruik: Laurens Naudts in NOS

In a serious case of disinformation, a German journalist was falsely accused of child molestation and other crimes by the..

Audience-Centric Approaches to AI Ethics in Media: Natali Helberger on Newsroom Robots

In the age of AI-driven news, personalization is a double-edged sword. While tailored content keeps audiences engaged, it risks trapping..

AI regulation is overlooking the need for third-party transparency in the media sector

Written by Anna Schjøtt Hansen, Rasa Bocyte, Noémie Krack & Lidia Dutkiewicz. Reviewed by Natali Helberger Artificial Intelligence (AI) has..

Human-centered Transparency: Natali Helberger on the HCAI Podcast

Natali Helberger was invited to join the Human Centered Artificial Intelligence Podcast hosted by the Department of Applied IT at..

57% of Chilean audiences believe AI will increase the generation of fake news: Tomás Dodds in El Mostrador

A new study—based on a survey of more than 2,000 people—reveals that media users in Chile show a notable reluctance..

AI newsroom guidelines look very similar: Tomás Dodds at the Reuters Institute

Newsrooms around the world are trying to figure out the best ways to apply generative AI to their work without..

Partijen hebben het punt van de toeslagenaffaire gemist: AI’s risico’s zijn breder 

Written by  Max van Drunen, Kimon Kieslich, Sophie Morosoli, Valeria Resendez Gómez The toeslagenaffaire has made it painfully clear to the Netherlands how..