The Algowatch project hosted an interactive activity titled “Challenges with Algorithms” during the European Researchers’ Night, on September 27th, at the Botanical Garden in Lisbon. From 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM, researchers Vitor Tomé and Ana Pinto Martinho engaged with approximately 100 visitors at the stand of the Research Centre for Sociology Studies at ISCTE.

Participants were invited to complete one of the quizzes available on the project’s website, offered in English, French, or Portuguese, followed by a brief evaluation questionnaire. While not all quiz participants provided feedback, the researchers collected valuable suggestions for improving various graphic and content aspects of the quizzes.

The main objective was to stimulate discussion around the questions,” noted the researchers, who observed a notable turnout from children, teenagers, and their guardians at the booth.