AI, platforms, and digital power — critically examined

01

Language & Accountability

What We Mean When We Say AI Understands

The language used to describe AI systems is not accidental. It shapes what questions we think to ask โ€” and which ones we stop asking altogether.

02

Infrastructure

The Public Cloud Is Not Public

European municipalities are running their citizens' data on American infrastructure, under American law, with limited recourse.

03

Platforms

The Recommendation Engine as Editorial Policy

Algorithmic feeds do not reflect what users want. They optimise for what keeps users engaged. The difference is not trivial.

04

Regulation

The AI Act and Its Limits

The EU has the most comprehensive AI regulation in the world. It also has significant gaps, and industry has had years to shape its implementation.