4 papers
Biased by Design: Leveraging AI Biases to Enhance Critical Thinking of News Readers
Liudmila Zavolokina, Kilian Sprenkamp, Zoya Katashinskaya +1
This paper explores the design of a propaganda detection tool using Large Language Models (LLMs). Acknowledging the inherent biases in AI models, especially in political contexts,…
Towards Effective E-Participation of Citizens in the European Union: The Development of AskThePublic
Nils Messerschmidt, Kilian Sprenkamp, Amir Sartipi +4
E-participation platforms are an important asset for governments in increasing trust and fostering democratic societies. By engaging public and private institutions and individuals…
Effective Yet Ephemeral Propaganda Defense: There Needs to Be More than One-Shot Inoculation to Enhance Critical Thinking
Nicolas Hoferer, Kilian Sprenkamp, Dorian Christoph Quelle +4
In today's media landscape, propaganda distribution has a significant impact on society. It sows confusion, undermines democratic processes, and leads to increasingly difficult dec…
Think Fast, Think Slow, Think Critical: Designing an Automated Propaganda Detection Tool
Liudmila Zavolokina, Kilian Sprenkamp, Zoya Katashinskaya +2
In today's digital age, characterized by rapid news consumption and increasing vulnerability to propaganda, fostering citizens' critical thinking is crucial for stable democracies.…