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Social influencer featured as an example of engagement against radicalisation

The Swiss Security Network (SVS) presented a new charter against radicalisation and extremism at a press conference on 21 August 2026. The charter is jointly backed by the federal government, cantons and municipalities, and focuses on collaboration, critical thinking and joint action in addressing extremism.  Social Influencer was presented as… Read More »Social influencer featured as an example of engagement against radicalisation

Encounter with my younger self

For Me² – Me to the Power of Two – clients send in a childhood photo of themselves, taken between the ages of 7 and 13. From this, a realistic deepfake video of their younger self is created. Deepfakes are usually associated with deception or disinformation. Me² uses the same… Read More »Encounter with my younger self

AI-generated propaganda and its impact

Roland Meyer, DIZH bridge professor for Digital Cultures and Arts, wrote the six-part column “Slopaganda” for WOZ, about AI-generated propaganda and what it does to us. What is Slopaganda? “Slopaganda” combines “slop” and “propaganda”. Unlike classic propaganda, it isn’t centrally controlled. It’s participatory propaganda, spreading horizontally through countless accounts that… Read More »AI-generated propaganda and its impact

Scientifica 2026

Scientifica will take place from 22 to 30 August 2026. The programme is spread over nine days across four venues, including, for the first time, the Zurich Innovation Park in Dübendorf. With around 1,000 participants and over 70 events, this is the largest edition in Scientifica’s history. More than 40… Read More »Scientifica 2026