Our lab at ECC2026

The 11th European Communication Conference, organized by the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) this year in Brno, Czech Republic between 8-11 September will include some presentations from members of the AI, Media and Democracy Lab showcasing our latest research. Here’s what’s coming up:

9 September

  • Max van Drunen presenting “Governing under uncertainty: Simulating risks and interventions in platform governance” | Program link
  • Teresa Weikmann presenting “Regulating AI-generated deepfakes: A comparative study of legal frameworks and public perceptions in Japan and The Netherlands” | Program link

10 September

  • Nicolas Mattis presenting “A world of difference? Key predictors of attitudes towards AI in news across six culturally and geographically diverse countries” | Program link
  • Gionata Bouché presenting “Editorial freedom in the age of generative AI: A case study from the Netherlands” | Program link

Stop by if you’re attending to find out more about these studies and what else is on our research agenda!