Márton SULYOK: “Seeking Out New Galaxies”? – Essential State Functions and the ‘Regulation Revolution’ in the Context of Digitalization
On 16 September 2023, I was invited to participate at a workshop organized by colleagues at the University of Szeged, Miskolc, Barcelona and Roma Tor Vergata on Essential State Functions in the Age of Digitalization. The workshop was held as part of the 2023 Annual...
Adria NIESSNER: The Right to a Healthy Environment – A Corporate Obligation?
Heatwaves, wildfires, and storms have marked the past months, showing alarming signs of climate change. It is not surprising, for this reason, that decarbonization objectives, emission reductions, and new legislation have made headlines for the past several years. A...
István ÜVEGES: Self-aware artificial intelligence? Why is it important how we ask questions to the large language models?
Recently, the news that Google fired one of its Senior developers made a lot of noise. According to Blake Lemoine, based on a "conversation" with one of the company's newest language models, LaMDA, it can be stated that the device has feelings (sentient), which it...
István ÜVEGES: Inequalities and Opportunities in the World of Large Language Models
The development of artificial intelligence is at a crossroads. Depending on how we shape the future, it could become a tool for all or a privileged tool for global corporations. While the democratization of AI is a noble and worthwhile goal, there are still...
Mónika Mercz: The Greatest Threat to National Security: DNA
We have previously discussed the dangers of at-home DNA testing on this platform, but a crucial aspect of the existence of DNA databases in the hands of foreign companies is the potential threat to national security of a state. In the constant fight between huge...
János Tamás PAPP: Self-Interest or Value Protection? How the EU Tries to Suppress Dangerous Media Content from Third Countries?
The European Union (EU) is not just an economic bloc but also a beacon of shared principles such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. These values underpin the EU's approach to media regulation, including outlets from third countries. The EU has...
Gergely DOBOZI: Barbed Hooks and the Rule of Law
Probably everyone has seen a hook in their life regardless if it is barbless or barbed. On the latter, the barb serves to secure the hook in place once it has pierced the fish's mouth. Well, the Rule of Law Framework within the European Union operates exactly the same...
János Tamás PAPP: Media Literacy: What Is It and How Can It Do More Harm than Good in the Fight against Disinformation? (Part II.)
Media literacy is vital in combatting disinformation, enabling the public to critically assess online information and identify trustworthy sources, thereby making informed decisions. This education is essential for both adults and children and should be considered a...
Zsuzsanna Mária NAGY: Navigating Change: Examining Brexit’s Influence on the Future of the European Union – Remarks based on Lilla Nóra Kiss’s book titled “The main legal, institutional and social aspects of exiting the EU”
The Brits have decided to exit the European Union in 2016 via a referendum, after which the long process of negotiations and bargaining between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) has started. The Brexit finally happened on January 31 2020, so as from...
János Tamás PAPP: Media Literacy: What Is It and How Can It Do More Harm than Good in the Fight against Disinformation? (Part I.)
The phenomenon of disinformation does not need to be explained to anyone. Almost everyone is familiar with the phenomenon, has heard and understood the term "fake news" in English or translated into their own language, and has heard about the amplifying effects of...
Gergely DOBOZI: Hail to the Rapporteurs — Exposing a ‘Rule of Flaw’ in the European Rule of Law Report
Currently, the rule of law debate stands as one of the most prominent subjects in the European Union. Primarily, it involves a political discourse that highlights the legal profession's arguments from both sides. However, in this discourse, one part of Europe, swayed...
János Tamás PAPP: New Winds Blowing in the Skies of Online Platform Regulation
Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta, have been temporarily banned from tracking online user activity for ad targeting in Norway. The ban, effective from August, is the result of an order from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority due to Meta's opaque and intrusive...
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