On the Way to the Quantum Revolution: How Will Quantum Mechanics-Based Computing Shape the Future?
The history of quantum computing began with the discovery of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century. Quantum mechanics began to be applied to computing in the 1980s when Richard Feynman suggested that computers based on quantum mechanics might be
The Social Impact of AI-Based Content Moderation (Part II.)
The spread of disinformation A prominent case of disinformation is the proliferation of fake news and the recently emerging deepfakes (which also rely heavily on generative artificial intelligence). Fake news is deliberately disseminated misleading information whose primary purpose is, for example,
The Social Impact of AI-Based Content Moderation (Part I.)
Modern social media platforms are not just technological businesses but have also become the basic communication infrastructure over the past decade. With this role, however, comes the ability to shape and constrain user interactions, discourse, and, in some cases, political
Signing Our Death Sentence (Digitally)? On the Dangers of E-Signatures from a Hungarian Viewpoint
Nowadays, we are likely to think that everything around us will change in the near future, even to the core of our democratic process. The proper functioning of our (digital) democracies presupposes the effective functioning of an economy, booming interpersonal
Trapped in Psychological Tricks—The Dark Side of Development Work (Part II.)
What was described in the first part would not necessarily ensure that a “free” game could be profitable on its own. For players to experience the single-pay actions they perform as rewarding, various psychological tricks are needed. In fact, if
Unattainable: AI setting standards for humans
In youth, there is an increased pressure to fit in, and to live up to the expectations set for us. This desire for perfection may even follow us into our adult lives. Some years ago, there were discussions about plastic
Trapped in Psychological Tricks—The Dark Side of Development Work (Part I.)
How is it possible that a game that is supposed to be free costs many times more to play than a paid game? What are the manipulative practices that pervade almost the entire mobile gaming industry and why are such
Silent success stories
We love a good rags-to-riches story. We cheer when we hear how Oprah Winfrey overcame poverty and became a household name, or J. K. Rowling’s journey from single mother to billionaire. And while these life paths are definitely inspiring, we
Banning Cellphones From Schools: An Inevitable Step or a Restriction without Solving the Problem?
In recent years, more and more countries and political groups have started campaigning to ban phones from primary and/or high schools due to several issues that have emerged with the new generations. Several European countries have already decided to limit
Forms of Algorithmic Content Moderation
Automated content moderation is growing rapidly, partly because of the volume of content online and partly to contain costs. However, the details of the technologies used are often obscure, raising serious transparency and accountability concerns. Discovering the exact technical solutions behind