democracy
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Can we write laws using AI? Interview with Prof. Monica Palmirani
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being explored as a tool to support the legislative process, from identifying gaps in existing laws and engaging citizens in the democratic process, to drafting, amending, and evaluating legislation. While AI should never replace democratic decision-making, it... -
An expert's opinion: Interview with Theresa Seipp on new challenges in media and information literacy
Ahead of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, running from24 to 31 October 2026, we speak with Dr Theresa Josephine Seipp, Postdoctoral Researcher at the AI, Media & Democracy Lab and the Institute for Information Law at the University of Amsterdam. How has generative AI changed the way we... -
Fighting disinformation in the age of AI: Why Europe needs stronger media and AI literacy
This coming week, 24 to 31 October, is Global Media and Information Literacy Week. It raises awareness about achieving media and information literacy for everyone. AI-powered digital platforms and tools have transformed how we access and generate information, opening new possibilities for communication,... -
An expert's opinion: Interview with Mario Scharfbillig on disinformation and democracy
Mario Scharfbillig works at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and co-authored the report Fractured Reality – how democracy can win the global struggle over the information space, published by the JRC. He notes: “My answers are based on the report and do not necessarily reflect... -
An expert's opinion: Interview with Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky on disinformation and democracy
Professor Stephan Lewandowsky is a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol (UK). His research explores people's responses to mis- or disinformation and propaganda, why people reject well-established scientific facts, such as climate change or the effectiveness of vaccinations, and the potential... -
Mending a ‘fractured reality’: How can the EU reclaim its information space?
In a world where technology development sets the pace of change, even our perception of reality undergoes a rapid transformation. Disinformation is a case point: the way this false or misleading content is created, spreads and looks like, has been changing quickly. Understanding this evolving dynamics... -
Civic AI: Reconnecting citizens with EU democracy
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way societies communicate, organise information and participate in public debate. At the same time, many European citizens still feel disconnected from EU decision-making, often perceiving Brussels as distant, complex and difficult to access. Can digital... -
2026 ESMH Summer School kicked off
From 22 to 25 June 2026, the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) of the European Parliament hosted its sixth Summer School for young science journalists and content creators in Brussels. The 2026 ESMH Summer School focused on science communication in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It explored...