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TITAN Blog
News and views from the TITAN project related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Socratic thinking, disinformation and fake news. View by scrolling or chose one of the categories below.


TITAN at Meet the Future of AI 2025: Supporting the European Democracy Shield
This year’s Meet the Future of AI conference on the 2nd December in Brussels brought together Europe’s leading voices in AI, media, democracy, and disinformation, united around a single theme: Support for the European Democracy Shield.

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Dec 9, 20253 min read


WEBINAR: Think Critically, Spotting the Signals of Disinformation
If you missed our latest TITAN webinar, Think Critically: Spotting the Signals of Disinformation , the full replay is now available to watch online. Watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/yJ9J9sPqT8k In an era where misinformation travels faster than facts, learning how to recognise manipulation has become an essential skill for citizens, educators, and anyone navigating the digital world. This webinar brings together experts from NCSR-Demokritos, VRT, and ENGINEERING to

TITAN
Dec 5, 20252 min read


PRESS RELEASE: Award Winning Young Creators Bring Fresh Insight to the Fight Against Disinformation
An EU-supported event in Rome brought young creators, researchers, policymakers and citizens together to showcase how youth-led innovation, critical thinking, and ethical AI can strengthen society’s resilience against disinformation.

TITAN
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Announcing the Winners of the TITAN Critically Yours Design Challenge
Discover the innovative winners of the TITAN Critically Yours Design Challenge! Learn how these groundbreaking projects tackle disinformation head-on.

TITAN
Nov 17, 20253 min read


EDUbox Critical Thinking Is Now Available in English!
After months of co-creation, testing, and collaboration with educators across Europe, we are excited to announce that the EDUbox Critical Thinking resource is now officially available in English!

TITAN
Nov 17, 20251 min read


AI for Critical Thinking Webinar Now on YouTube
This one-hour webinar deep dive is essential viewing for AI developers, researchers, and policymakers interested in the intersection of LLMs, ethics, and digital literacy, and for anyone who believes the future of AI isn’t just about intelligence, but wisdom.

TITAN
Nov 10, 20252 min read


When Socrates Meets AI: Rethinking Disinformation
What happens when ancient philosophy meets artificial intelligence? Giannis Stamatellos’ paper, Socratic Methodologies and Artificial Intelligence against Disinformation: A Philosophical Approach in 'The International Journal of the Platonic Tradition', offers a refreshing answer.

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Nov 7, 20251 min read


Join Thinking Through the Noise: Invitation to Final TITAN Conference on Information Integrity
You are warmly invited to Thinking Through the Noise: A Socratic Dialogue on Information Integrity, an open session bringing together professors, students, educators, innovators, designers, and citizens to explore how critical thinking, media literacy, and AI can help us navigate the growing complexity of the digital world.

TITAN
Oct 28, 20253 min read


When AI Assistants Mislead Instead of Inform: The Case for TITAN
A major international study from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and BBC Research & Development has revealed something alarming about how AI assistants handle the news. Across 3,000 queries in 14 languages, researchers tested leading AI platforms on their ability to deliver accurate information about real-world news. The findings seem stark: AI assistants mislead users far more often than expected:

TITAN
Oct 27, 20254 min read


New Publication: Building a GenAI Socratic Chatbot for Critical Thinking
We are pleased to announce that our cross-consortium chapter, 'Building a GenAI Socratic Chatbot for Critical Thinking: Insights From Cross-Cultural Cocreation, Living Labs and Pilots,' has been published in the new IGI Global volume Modern Media Literacy: Generative AI, Social Media, and the News (9798337308722).

TITAN
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Can Ancient Philosophy Help Us Fight Modern Disinformation?
Every day, we’re confronted with headlines, posts, and claims that may or may not be true. AI tools are stepping in to help, but what if the real key to building resilience against disinformation comes from something much older than technology?

TITAN
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Strengthening Information Integrity, in the Age of Intelligent Coaching
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at breakneck speed, so too do the threats to information integrity. Recently, major...

TITAN
Aug 14, 20253 min read


New EDUbox on Critical Thinking Empowering Secondary Students in Flanders
We’re excited to share the official launch of the EDUbox “Kritisch Denken” (Critical Thinking), a new educational tool designed for secondary schools across Flanders. Developed by VRT in close collaboration with Artevelde Hogeschool and several other Flemish partners, this EDUbox draws on insights and methodologies developed during the TITAN project. It’s a practical step forward in promoting media literacy and critical engagement among young people, a timel

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


From Dialogue to Disinformation: Rethinking AI’s Role in Education and Trust
Something unusual is happening in classrooms and newsrooms alike, we’re starting to ask not just what AI can do, but how it should do...

TITAN
May 15, 20252 min read


Teaching Truth - Why Critical Thinking is Your Best Defense Against Online Disinformation
Scrolling through a news feed or watching a viral video might seem like routine digital behaviour. But for educators, every click...

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Mar 28, 20255 min read


Why Critical Thinking is More Important Than Ever
Discover why Critical Thinking is crucial in today's info-saturated world. Learn how Critical Thinking helps navigate misinformation and bia

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Mar 19, 20253 min read


TITAN at the MLEG Meeting Helping Advance AI for Media Literacy
This week in Brussels, we had the honor of participating in the Media Literacy Expert Group (MLEG) Meeting , an event dedicated to...

TITAN
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Explore Democracy, Disinformation, and TITAN's Vision for a Digital Future at MSCA's Lunchtime Conversation
Join MSCA's Lunchtime Conversation to explore democracy and its digital future. Discover TITAN's insights on democracy and countering disinf

TITAN
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Meta's Decision to Sack Fact Checkers: What's Happening and How TITAN Can Help
In a significant move last week, Meta announced that it would be scaling back its reliance on external fact-checking organisations and shift

TITAN
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Aline Duelen from VUB Presents Paper on Socratic AI at ACM Conference on Interactive Media Experiences 2024
Explore the potential of Socratic AI in combating disinformation. Discover Aline Duelen's research paper first shown at the ACM IMX 2024 con

TITAN
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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