Is the European Commission too dependent on Microsoft?
The European Commission's heavy reliance on U.S. tech giant Microsoft is raising growing concerns about data security and digital sovereignty. Could open-source software be the way forward? Some EU leaders think so - but making that leap will require bold decisions and deeper European cooperation.
STEP Forward: Europe’s Big Bet on Homegrown Tech Takes Off
In its first year, the STEP platform has mobilised over €15 billion to drive the development of key technologies. Could this mark a turning point for Europe's technological independence?
Harnessing soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and reshaping the workforce. While machines are becoming increasingly proficient at carrying out technical tasks, there are certain human abilities that remain irreplaceable and constantly in demand.
Trust the Algorithm? Not So Fast – How Human Bias Still Rules AI Decisions
We like to think of AI as neutral, objective, and fair. But what happens when human bias slips through the cracks -c or worse, takes the driver's seat?
AI Art to Combat Disinformation: Ioana, the Young Artist Fighting Back with Creativity
"We have a nuclear plant, we understand its power, and we need to know how bad it would be if it went boom!" - Ioana Chereș, a PhD student from Cluj-Napoca, creates art using technology to fight disinformation.
Scrolling into Trouble: How Social Media Affects children and Teens
Are your likes and scrolls secretly shaping your mind and body? A new report dives deep into the wild world of online platforms and how they're really affecting today's children and teens. Get ready to have your feed flipped.
Infograph: How Romanian teens use Tik-Tok
Over 84% of teenagers aged 14 to 19 with a TikTok account access the platform daily, and more than half of them (53.4%) access it more than four times a day and spend more than three hours daily.
Toxic social media content affects girls in Romania
In March, a month dedicated to women and their value in society, World Vision Romania draws attention to a growing phenomenon affecting more and more girls and young women: constant exposure to toxic content on social media.
