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The Voices Festival’s Exhibition Hall featured a dedicated Media Information Literacy (MIL) corner, where consortium members engaged with visitors and showcased their projects, including the Algowatch project, which presented a video teaser of Eunopia, the Algowatch project’s serious game, developed by the Irish partner team led by Aphra Kerr, offering attendees a glimpse into the game’s immersive world. Set in the distant future on the planet EUNOPE, the game explores a society deeply influenced by AI and algorithms, where these … Read More

DKMK, the Croatian partner in the Algowatch project, conducted a dynamic 90-minute workshop at the Voices Festival, attracting approximately 30 participants with a focus on Algo-AI literacy. Facilitated by Tamara Kvas and Vitor Tomé, the workshop utilized educational materials developed by the Algowatch team, featuring a range of interactive activities. The session included an eye-opening introductory activity, a lively lecture and discussion on AI-related disinformation and algorithmic principles, an interactive quiz session, and a demonstration of the Eunopia game. The … Read More

The Algowatch project was further highlighted at the Voices Festival in Zagreb through presentations by media information literacy (MIL) expert Divina Frau-Meigs in two key round table discussions. During the “Artificial Intelligence, a Double-Edged Sword for Truth” roundtable, Frau-Meigs emphasized the necessity of AI competence-based resources, such as those developed in the Algowatch project, to build trust among citizens and empower them to navigate AI systems. She demonstrated how MIL serves as a crucial asset for informed citizenship and free … Read More

At the Voices Festival, held in Zagreb from February 27th to March 1st, the Algowatch project was prominently featured during the round table discussion, “Media Information Literacy making of: what does it take to succeed against all odds?” Organized and moderated by Savoir Devenir, the event aimed to provide insights to media information literacy (MIL) practitioners and interested participants on the challenges and strategies for successful MIL project implementation. Aphra Kerr, representing Algowatch, joined other European MIL actors to present … Read More

Over 100 school librarians at the national conference “Culture and Challenges of New Media” in Zagreb were presented with the Algowatch project’s activities, focusing on the critical role of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) in media content creation and consumption. Researcher Igor Kanižaj from DKMK emphasized the project’s concepts, competencies, and activities, stressing the profound impact of algorithms and AI on online experiences. “They play a crucial role in shaping our online experiences, influencing our opinions and the information we … Read More

Educators from five Croatian secondary schools participated in a pioneering training session on algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) on January 17th, marking a significant step in the Algowatch project’s mission to empower students and teachers in the digital age. The intensive training, held in Zagreb, was led by researcher and lead trainer Igor Kanižaj, who equipped teachers with essential competencies, objectives, exercises, and activities designed to demystify algorithms and AI. The interactive session focused on practical application, with immediate feedback … Read More

The Algowatch project was prominently featured among three sense-making practices at the 17th MediaEd Forum, held online on 10 January 2025, by the Media Education Lab in the USA, specifically within the panel dedicated to the EDMO Guidelines for Effective Media Literacy Initiatives. Vitor Tomé highlighted the project’s crucial role in enhancing media literacy strategies. Alongside Algowatch, other initiatives were demonstrated as exemplary practices in the field, including TeaMLit, presented by Chloé Pété from the Media and Learning Association, and … Read More

The Algowatch project was the central theme of the programme “90 Seconds of Science” on the Portuguese public radio station RDP1, aired on 9 January 2025. Using accessible language, researcher Vitor Tomé explained, in 90 seconds (the duration of the programme), what the project entails and its objectives. The episode is now available on the RDP1 website. “90 Seconds of Science,” created in 2016 and broadcast daily since 1 November 2023, aims to showcase the scientific work being done in … Read More

English teachers from across Croatia gathered at a national conference on December 20th in Split, where they were introduced to the Algowatch project and its resources, marking a significant step in AI literacy education. Researcher Igor Kanižaj from DKMK presented the Algowatch activities, sparking considerable interest among the teachers, many of whom were receiving their first exposure to algorithms and AI education. Participants showed particular enthusiasm for the tools developed within the project. The event highlighted the growing need for … Read More