Fractured reality: how algorithms fuel polarisation and affect democracy

AI-Driven Persuasion Technologies and Democratic Governance: How Reduced Persuasion Costs Enable Strategic Polarization

This academic article examines how AI-driven persuasion technologies are transforming democratic governance by dramatically reducing the cos

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Europe's push for digital sovereignty requires a practical operating model, not just policy aspirations

Europe is grappling with the need to turn digital sovereignty from an abstract aspiration into a concrete operational model. Amid geopolitic

How the Internet Shifted from Liberation to Control: A Critical Analysis of Digital Domination

This article argues that the internet, once hailed as a liberating force for democracy and free expression (exemplified by the Arab Spring),

The Rise of Technofeudalism: How Private Platforms Are Replacing Democratic Sovereignty

The article examines the concept of 'technofeudalism' - a system where power increasingly flows through privately-held platforms rather than

Europe's dual digital challenge: closing tech gaps while building a sustainable, non-surveillance digital economy

Europe faces a dual digital challenge: closing technology gaps (especially in hardware) while simultaneously inventing a healthy, sustainabl