The New Enemies of Romanian Militant Democracy (Part I): Fighting Radical-Right Populists
The recent electoral and democratic crisis in Romania was caused by a sequence of political and legal events that occurred between October 2024 and May 2025, rendering the entire presidential election process highly ambiguous and problematic. Meticulously prepared by the governing
New Czech Checks on Disinformation? How the Czech Constitutional Court Redefined the Boundaries of Alarmist Speech
The decision of the Czech Constitutional Court (further referred to as “the Court”) file no. I. ÚS 1927/24 concerning the spread of disinformation on social media raised some eyebrows, including ours. The Court decided in favour of the complainant, who
The Boundaries of Virtual Influencers: AI–generated Instagram Accounts in the Context of the EU
Instagram launched in 2010. Since then, it has evolved from a simple photo-sharing app into one of the world’s most dynamic platforms for communication, influence, and commerce. Today, it functions as a vast socio-digital place where billions of users engage
Need for Refreshment? The Ongoing Constitutional Debate for a Potential Upper Age Limit in the US
The question of age and leadership capacity in the presidency has gained renewed urgency in recent years, as the United States witnesses an aging political class with its two most recent presidents being the oldest ever elected to office. This
Making the Invisible Visible: Explainable AI in Everyday Life (Part II.)
As AI systems increasingly influence real-life decisions, interpretability is no longer just a technical concern, it’s a societal and legal imperative. In this post, we explore SHAP, a widely used method that reveals how different features contribute to a model’s
Making the Invisible Visible: Explainable AI in Everyday Life (Part I.)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a forward-looking technology. It has become an integral part of our daily lives. It influences decisions, automates processes, and in many cases, makes choices on our behalf. Think of situations where an algorithm
ACE-ing Free Speech? A Free Speech Perspective on Transparency and Accountability in Content Moderation
In an era where digital platforms have become central to public discourse, the transparency and accountability of content moderation decisions are crucial for safeguarding freedom of speech. Striking a balance between protecting users from harmful content and ensuring that speech
From the ELIZA Effect to Dopamine Loops – AI and Mental Health
As Artificial Intelligence becomes an increasingly natural part of our everyday lives, a less discussed consequence is becoming more apparent: the development of psychological and emotional dependence. Conversations with chatbots not only provide information, but increasingly offer companionship, understanding, or
