algorithms
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Mariya Stoilova on recent social media bans for children
Dr Mariya Stoilova is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Manager of the Digital Futures for Children centre (DFC) investigating children’s rights in the digital environment. She recommends amongst others to combine strong enforcement of existing regulation, child-rights-by-design obligations on ...
Is banning children from social media ‘the’ answer?
For many parents and policymakers alike, banning children from social media feels like the responsible thing to do in the fight against issues such as anxiety, sleep problems and screen addiction. But researchers warn that a social media ban alone cannot address the full spectrum of risks that children face online. Effective protection requires a ...
Demystifying artificial intelligence
During the STOA workshop 'AI Public Perspectives' on 14 November in the European Parliament in Brussels, Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere will give a keynote lecture about 'Demystifying artificial intelligence'. She talks to the European Science-Media Hub about her view on the public perception of artificial intelligence. 'AI is about algorithms', said a computer scientist. 'AI ...
Diarmaid Mac Mathúna : “People are starting to realise that algorithms are influencing what we see.”
Diarmaid Mac Mathuna is a Communication Expert on Digital campaigns and content strategy, and Director at Indiepics. He participated in the ESMH event Virality and influencers in digital communication on 3 April in the European Parliament.
AI, machine learning & automation: what future for journalism?
What does the rise of automation mean to media makers? How is AI affecting journalism? Which role can algorithms play in this changing context and what are the possible ethical implications? How to combine AI and humans in the journalism of the future?