“Open science represents modern knowledge creation, but also supports evidence-based decision-making,” explains Prof. Dr. Julia Priess-Buchheit, professor at Kiel University with expertise in higher education, research integrity and open science. Open science also affects scientific exchange, that is,...

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming society across a wide range of sectors and journalism is no exception. The challenge is twofold: AI can both support and disrupt journalistic work, acting at once as a powerful tool and a potential competitor. At the same time,...

Online discussion platforms, digital deliberation tools, and - more recently – tools using artificial intelligence are increasingly being explored as ways to involve citizens more directly in policymaking processes. But can technology truly improve democratic participation? And what risks come with handing...

Technology can take over an increasing amount of tasks when it comes to driving a vehicle - like braking or steering. The European Union is currently implementing and possibly reviewing some aspects of its regulation in the field of automated, connected and also self-driving vehicles, while vehicle manufacturers...

Generative AI (GenAI) is advancing rapidly and transforming creative industries. With its ability to generate songs in a few minutes, it raises questions about AI’s role in human creativity. How can the EU find a balance between supporting the development of technologies that drive innovation and protecting...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become an important l scientific tool, yet its accelerating integration creates both opportunities and challenges. A workshop on 29 April 2025, organised by the European Parliament’s Panel on the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), will bring together...

If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted, it is how digital misinformation can severely impact public discourse and decision-making. It underscores the critical need for reliable scholarly communication online.   We discuss these challenges with Dr. Suzanne Dumouchel, co-coordinator of...

Despite widespread distrust, a survey shows that the majority of researchers are currently using tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this year, the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), the advisory body to the Commission, released its independent policy recommendations on the uptake...