The Role of Video Games for Developing Participatory Culture and Media Literacy

Video games (VG) have evolved from simple entertainment to a powerful cultural force. As VG become embedded in the fabric of people's daily life, their influence is far-reaching, spanning the entertainment industry, social interactions, economic activities, and educational approaches.

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How Can a Digital Audit Help Your Organization?

Rapid technological advances affect all areas of society, including NGOs. The tipping point for many nonprofits was the Covid-19 pandemic, when moving online and introducing remote working with clients became necessary.

VIA Association | 7 min read | Jul 15, 2024

Diary of Two Independent Observers: A Look at Romania's Voting Process

On June 9th, Romanian citizens witnessed two separate rounds of elections, which were merged into one: both the local elections and the European Parliament elections. Over 500 independent observers from Funky Citizens monitored 1006 polling stations across Romania, dedicating 24 hours and sometimes even more to strengthen the democracy. Election observation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes, ensuring they are conducted fairly and democratically. Below, two of over 500 accredited independent observers from Funky Citizens talk about their experiences as the first-time observers — one in Brașov and the other in Bucharest.

Hive Mind | 19 min read | Jul 9, 2024

Introducing DeepFakeShield: Dren Gerguri's 6-Step Model to Combat AI Manipulation

The rise of AI technology has raised significant concerns about the spread of disinformation, but also about fraud and privacy breaches. Deepfakes, which are highly realistic synthetic media messages created using artificial intelligence, have a potential to deceive and manipulate on a massive scale. These sophisticated manipulations could be done in different forms, such as video, audio, and image, and the result is often indistinguishable, making it very challenging to discern a difference between real and manipulated content.

Dren Gerguri | 4 min read | Jul 3, 2024