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The European Quest for Digital-Age Balance in Schools

EAVI — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:28:37 +0000

The integration of digital technology into schools – from interactive smart boards to individual student laptops and tablets – has become a global phenomenon, accelerated by recent years' need for remote learning. While proponents celebrate the potential of digital learning tools to enhance interactivity, collaboration, and equity, a growing backlash in many countries [...]

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When Media Is No Longer “Real”: Navigating Synthetic Content and Critical AI Literacy

EAVI — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:36:21 +0000

The quality of content we encounter in digital media is undergoing a silent but profound transformation. Images, videos, and texts are no longer produced solely by humans; automated systems, large datasets, and generative technologies have also become part of this process. This change, while increasing the speed and volume of the media landscape, is [...]

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Learning in the Age of AI: Why Media Literacy Matters More Than Ever

EAVI — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:11:53 +0000

The role of digital technologies in education has long been debated. First computers, then the internet, then online platforms, and now AI-powered tools… Each new wave of technology promises to transform learning processes. However, this transformation doesn't always produce the expected results. The fundamental issue we face in education today is not whether technology [...]

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Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: What is the ‘CSA’ Regulation, and Why is Everybody Talking about it?

EAVI — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:59:09 +0000

09/01/2026 In recent years, digital technology has become increasingly essential to children's daily lives. As Internet access provides them with the opportunity to connect with their peers, learn new things, and creatively express themselves, it also makes them vulnerable to a variety of risks and threats. The most alarming threat they are exposed [...]

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Beyond the Screens: Generations, Trust, and the Future of News

EAVI — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:48:23 +0000

In the digital environment, access to information has reached unprecedented levels of speed and scale. News, comments, images, and claims can reach millions of users almost simultaneously. However, this intense circulation does not guarantee the reliability of information. On the contrary, false and misleading content can spread at the same speed and with the [...]

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Democracy in the Age of Deepfakes: How Can We Still Trust What We See?

EAVI — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:17:05 +0000

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced a new dimension to the information landscape, enabling the creation of fabricated videos, images, and voices that convincingly imitate reality. Known as “deepfakes”, these synthetic media forms have become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, prompting concern among European policymakers and citizens alike. While they may once [...]

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Teen Age-Verification on Social Media: Australian & European Approaches

EAVI — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:33:31 +0000

Every generation faces new frontier problems. For today’s teens, the frontier is digital — a world of likes, shares, endless scrolling, and unseen pressures. With concerns mounting about mental health, attention spans, and the unseen harms of social media, Australia has taken an important step: a law banning social media access for under-16s. As [...]

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JOIN US!

EAVI — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:59:44 +0000

EAVI HAS OPENED TWO POSITIONS! Project & Communication Assistant • Location: Schuman Roundabout, Brussels, Belgium• Contract Type: CIP | Six months of fixed-term, full-time position, with the opportunity of extension for six additional months and the possibility of being employed afterwards.• Hybrid/In-office: The candidates are expected to be present at EAVI’s Brussels offices at least [...]

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The Strategic Sequence of Disinformation: 5Ds in Action

EAVI — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:37:34 +0000

Disinformation does not simply emerge randomly; it follows a calculated sequence designed to manipulate public perception, distort truth, and ultimately control narratives. The infographic illustrates how five interconnected strategies – Divide, Distract, Discredit, Disinform, and Dominate – work together to weaken trust in institutions, polarise societies, and shape opinions. Understanding these tactics is essential [...]

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Cyberviolence Against Women in the EU: Tools, Tactics, and Responses

EAVI — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:32:56 +0000

Violence against women no longer exists as a phenomenon confined to the physical world. As a consequence of the rise of digital technologies, a new type of harm has developed. Cyber Violence against Women and Girls (CVAWG) represents a relatively new, but pervasive dimension of gender-based violence. From targeted harassment and deepfake abuse to [...]

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