Articles from Policy & Internet

Call for EOIs: New editorial roles at Q1 journal Policy & Internet

Policy & Internet is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from academics interested in joining the editorial team to help lead the journal through its next phase of development …
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Q1 Journal Policy & Internet Announces New Editorial Team

Policy & Internet is pleased to announce an exciting transition in its editorial leadership for 2025 …
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How Can Digitalisation Close the VAT Gap? Insights for Policymakers​

By embracing digital transformation, policymakers can create more efficient, transparent, and fair tax systems that benefit both governments and taxpayers …
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Deep Fakes and the AI Act: an Important Signal or a Missed Opportunity?

How are deepfakes regulated by the AI Act? What are the main shortcomings of the AI Act in regard to regulating deepfakes? …
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Mediated Trust: From the open Internet to artificial intelligence

Trust is a critical driver for AI adoption. If people do not trust AI, they will be reluctant to use it, writes Professor Terry Flew …
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The Power of Digital Participation – How Online Tools Affect and Are Affected by Policy Conflicts

Can e-participation improve policy processes, or do existing conflicts hinder its potential? …
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A plot on democracy: has the role of e-petitioning changed with the mainstreaming of conspiracy theories?

The emergence of conspiracy theories within petitions is paradoxical: why target these beliefs at the government using an official government channel? …
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Blockchain for better e-governance? Understanding the latest developments in the industry

If the potential of blockchain-driven management is fully realised, what areas in the public, economic, social, political, technological, and business sectors would benefit most? …
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Can e-participation be improved? Lessons from two successful initiatives.

Many initiatives have been launched, but some of them fail and/or are abandoned, contributing to mistrust among citizens and consuming scarce resources …