The DisinfoScope Podcast brings together international researchers, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals to debate the impact of emerging digital technologies on security and society.
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26th September 2026
Are we losing the race against AI-driven fake news? In this episode, we sit down with Professor Andrei Luchici to explore the speed and sophistication of modern disinformation campaigns powered by Generative AI.
Joining us from Bucharest, we discuss the challenges everyday citizens face in navigating a manipulated digital landscape, and we take a deep dive into how Romania is responding to these technological threats.
About our guest: Andrei Luchici is an Associate Professor and the Founder & Executive Director of the Center of Research in AI (CRAI) at the Romanian-American University in Bucharest. Drawing from his experience as a three-time CTO, he specializes in helping businesses turn AI hype into real capability. He leads interdisciplinary research blending computational science, machine intelligence, and cognitive neuroscience.
25th September 2026
¿Cómo está transformando la inteligencia artificial la manera en que consumimos información y participamos en política? Hoy conversamos con el investigador David García sobre el impacto de la tecnología en nuestra democracia.
Analizamos cómo las herramientas generativas están acelerando la desinformación, de qué forma se instrumentalizan las ansiedades ciudadanas (como la vivienda o la inmigración) y qué están haciendo España y la Unión Europea para regular este nuevo escenario digital.
Sobre el invitado: David García-García es investigador en el Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) y candidato a doctor en Derecho y Ciencia Política por la Universidad de Barcelona. Su investigación se centra en la gobernanza de la IA y el impacto de la tecnología en las políticas públicas.
Conoce más sobre su trabajo en: davidgarcia.eu
5th May 2026
In this episode, we explore why security in digital environments is not only about technical threats, but also about how individuals perceive and interpret risk. From phishing scams and data breaches to disinformation and institutional trust, perception plays a central role in shaping behavior, decision-making, and public responses to uncertainty.
References and suggested readings:
Buzan, Barry; Wæver, Ole; de Wilde, Jaap. Security: A New Framework for Analysis.
Beck, Ulrich. Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity.
Castells, Manuel. The Rise of the Network Society.
2nd May 2026
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