Is the DSA Revolutionizing Algorithmic Risk Governance? Spotlight The rise of social media has heralded multiple challenges and adverse societal effects that are linked to the way in which content on social media platforms is moderated, leading up to debates across countries on ways to address these adverse effects by means of regulation. By Christian Djeffal
An Algorithm for Peace? AI in International Peace Mediation Commentary AI in the context of international conflict is more likely to be associated with lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS) on the battlefield. Hiding on the other side of that coin are, however, rewarding questions regarding AI’s possible contribution to peace. By Katharina Höne
Promoting sustainable mobility: A view from the Netherlands Explainer The Dutch government has made a significant commitment to reducing CO2 emissions in the Netherlands by 49% by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. In the Dutch context, the promotion of sustainable mobility would be instrumental in achieving the country’s climate goals, given that the transport sector is one of the Netherlands’ largest sources of CO2 emissions, especially in urban areas. By Maria Kottari
Who’s to blame when artificial intelligence systems cause damage? Explainer In a growing number of fields, AI systems show better performance rates than humans and their potential in various applications is immense. AI systems however, inevitably cause and will continue to cause damage. This Explainer provides an overview of the debate on how society should treat damage caused by these systems. By Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
"Disinformation is not just any piece of “fake news” – It's the deliberate dissemination of false or misleading information" Interview A conversation with Dr. Ulrike Klinger about political communication, the transformation of digital public spheres, local communication and the challenges to democracy in the digital age.
Digital Campaigns’ Trends in the General Elections for the 24th Knesset Spotlight Social media platforms have significantly changed the ways in which political campaigns are run, due to their tremendous effect on how we form opinions and attitudes, as well as on our choice as to whether to become politically involved. This Spotlight focuses on the digital campaigns that accompanied the general elections for the 24th Knesset on March 2021. By Sharon Haleva-Amir
"The basis for democratic discourse in the age of social media is skewed" Interview A conversation with Ori Kol, Co-Founder of the Israeli disinformation watchdog FakeReporter, about social media, democracy and the dynamics of public discourse in the digital age in Israel, and beyond.
What are Filter Bubbles and Digital Echo Chambers? Explainer Many experts are concerned that the curation of content on social media platforms limit our chances of encountering challenging viewpoints. Filter bubbles and digital echo chambers are therefore seen as one of the main causes of polarization and radicalization online. By Judith Möller
Targeted Advertising – How it Works and Where it is Failing Spotlight Targeted advertising is at the core of the business model of platforms like YouTube, Twitter or Meta. Since the US election in 2016, followed by the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Brexit, targeted advertising has become the subject of a broadening debate in society and is discussed more critically than in previous years. By Marie-Theres Sekwenz
Digital Turbulence: Building a democratic society in times of digital turmoil Backgrounder This backgrounder aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of how digital media are shaping democracy and what might be done to limit possible avenues of anti-democratic abuse, while kindling their democratic potential. By Jan Rau and Felix M. Simon