Google DeepMind introduced an AI tool for conflict resolution, naming it the “Habermas Machine” in reference to the renowned German philosopher Jürgen Habermas — without his knowledge or consent.
Read the full article by Jens-Christian Rabe for the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
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How a European media platform could protect democracy
Whatever it takes! In his new article for Netzpolitik.org Matthias Pfeffer calls for a European media platform to protect democracy from disinformation and strengthen the power of professional journalism.
Attention, otherwise we are offline!
Europe’s digital life runs on foreign infrastructure. Without sovereign alternatives, our public space remains exposed and fragile.
Philipp Bovermann explores in his article for the Süddeutsche Zeitung what’s truly at stake if we fail to build our own sovereign, democratic digital public space.
Can AI replace us?
Is AI advancing beyond our control? In “AI and Human Reason – A Call to Action”, Matthias Pfeffer explores this urgent question. Read his full speech now.
Time to build a European Digital Ecosystem
Discover strategies for a democratic public sphere in the newly released policy study “Time to Build a European Digital Ecosystem”, featuring key contributions on digital sovereignty and our vision of a pan-European news platform.
How can Europe tackle digital disruption and build a fairer public sphere?
Our partners at DisplayEurope produced an episode of the StandardTime talk show, diving deeper into Europe’s response to digital transformation and the challenges posed by big tech.
STOA: Technical feasibility study
Creating a European digital public sphere for all citizens to access reliable news is crucial for preserving democracy. A European streaming platform could aggregate multilingual, high-quality news using advanced AI technologies, enhancing access to trustworthy content across the EU.