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Professorship of Computational Social Science (COSS) at @ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Digital Democracy | Agent-Based Modeling | Participatory Approaches

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Exploring the future of governance with #DigitalDemocracy! We are pushing the boundaries of tech, democracy, and decision-making in the digital age. Check out how innovations in digital platforms can reshape public participation and transparency! coss.ethz.ch/research/Digit…

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Surveillance capitalism is threatening democracy. In this article, Dirk Helbing warns how mass data collection enables manipulation, erodes privacy, and puts freedom at risk. Orwell and Huxley were right—just earlier than we thought. sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/dig…

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The Digital Manifesto warns of a "data dictatorship" driven by AI & algorithms. Nine European experts call for a strategy to protect freedom & democracy in the digital age. spektrum.de/thema/das-digi…

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The digital revolution could undermine democracy if not carefully managed. In this article Prof. Helbing advocates for a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, collective intelligence, and citizen participation. derstandard.at/story/20000383…

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Blind trust in smart technologies risks eroding democracy. We need a "Digital Democracy 2.0" that prioritizes diversity, citizen participation, and collective intelligence to counteract surveillance and inequality. wienerzeitung.at/h/demokratie-40

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AI models, like ChatGPT and Llama 2, tend to favor mainstream political options. In this study, AI showed more consistent decision-making patterns compared to humans in urban planning choices. swissinfo.ch/eng/digital-de…

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A digital upgrade for democracy: E-voting, digital participation, and greater transparency – how technology can strengthen democracy! derstandard.at/story/20000379…

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Digital assistant could help users control and protect their data. Such tools could enable transparency and ethical data practices, fostering a "digital trust society" to safeguard democracy! abendblatt.de/ratgeber/multi…

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Cities are at the forefront of climate action. Instead of symbolic 'climate emergencies,' we need 'climate democracy'—a collaborative, transparent approach that empowers citizens and fosters sustainable urban solutions. nzz.ch/meinung/klimad…

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Can AI and direct democracy coexist? In Switzerland, AI is already used to detect and combat hate speech online. But how can technology align with citizen participation? A thought-provoking look at the balance between innovation and democracy. swissinfo.ch/ger/wirtschaft…

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Surveillance State or Digital Democracy? Join the discussion on whether AI-powered tech enhances civic engagement—or undermines it. A timely debate on privacy, power, and public voice. youtube.com/watch?v=NpTj8V…

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In today’s digital age, you are the target — algorithms can craft a “digital twin” of your habits to micro‑target political messaging. This isn’t just annoying ads—it can shake the foundation of democracy. schweizermonat.ch/sie-sind-das-z…

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Digital, nano, bio & neuro techs are converging—transforming medicine, brain-computer interfaces & more. But without global regulation, risks like surveillance, hacking & misuse grow. ethz.ch/de/news-und-ve…

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“Internet of Bodies” & Society 5.0 merge biotech, nano- & neurotech, with the possibility of creating digital twins of ourselves. Massive potential—but also massive risk. table.media/research/stand…

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Less conformity = more innovation. Centralized networks often stifle minority opinions, but fostering “niches” of dissent—like unfollowing VIPs—can boost sociodiversity and spark fresh ideas that drive economic growth. csh.ac.at/news/less-conf…

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Are really complex systems more than the sum of their parts? Or is this just a buzzphrase? Check it out in the computational social science podcast. buzzsprout.com/2226458/episod…