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EAVI’s work in promoting Media Literacy in the next EU budget

EAVI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:07:06 +0000

11/06/2026 EAVI has been working hard these months to guarantee that the perspectives of the media literacy community and civil society organisations are represented in the debate on the priorities of the next budget. It is a long process, implying varied advocacy activities at EU level including attendance of Committee sessions and public [...]

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What We Learned from 8 Conversations About AI and Media Literacy: What We Can All Do, According to the Experts

EAVI — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:55:04 +0000

9/06/2026 How can media literacy strategies help safeguard citizens in an AI-driven information ecosystem? How have social media algorithms transformed the way information spreads? How can we ensure that AI aligns with human values and ethical principles? What does it mean to use AI responsibly? We explored these questions, among others, in the [...]

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8 Things Experts Want You to Know About AI and Media Literacy: EAVI’s Conversations 4

EAVI — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:43:13 +0000

9/06/2026 In the latest series of the EAVI Conversations podcast, we explore why media and information literacy has become indispensable in an age shaped by algorithms and artificial intelligence. These conversations dive into the challenges AI poses for democracy, media freedom, education, and access to information. From the importance of explainability in [...]

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The European Democracy Shield: an ambitious strategy?

EAVI — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000

27/05/2026 During her State of the Union speech in 2024, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen declared, “Our democracy is under attack. The rise in information manipulation and disinformation is dividing our societies. It is not only eroding trust in the truth – but also in democracy itself. This is why [...]

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ChatGPT assisted Summary of 7 recent media articles by Tapio Varis

Prof. Tapio Varis — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:59 +0000

11/05/2026 Worldview Media Literacy and Peace Education: An Academic Synthesis Introduction The text by Tapio Varis presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary reflection on the evolving relationship between media literacy, global communication, peace education, and cultural identity in the 21st century. Drawing on decades of academic work, international collaboration, and historical analysis, the [...]

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Protecting Citizens in a changing media landscape: strengthening media literacy in the revision of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

EAVI — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:07 +0000

28/04/2026 The role of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in promoting media literacy The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) came into force in 2010 and governs the EU-wide coordination of national legislation on all audiovisual media providers, namely traditional TV broadcasts and on-demand services. The goals behind an EU-wide coordination of audiovisual media include providing rules [...]

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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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MINDS & TRUST

EAVI — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:31:07 +0000

As we look at the campaign for the US elections, an alarming trend is clear: the infantilisation of voters. Instead of meaningful discussions, we see debates reduced to catchy slogans and personal stories designed to trigger emotions rather than encourage evaluation and thinking. In Europe, we see a similar pattern with the far right [...]

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The Rise of Antidemocratic Far Right, Propaganda and Disinformation

EAVI — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:32:24 +0000

The European Parliament Elections resulted in a significant shift as the extreme right gained substantial ground. With 220 seats, extreme right parties currently make up almost one-third of the parliament, while Greens and Socialist Democrats have lost 18% and 3% of their seats, respectively. Far-right parties have been persistently targeting younger voters with [...]

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