INTERVIEW

Geert Lovink: The Internet's Descent into Dependency and the Illusion of AI

In this interview with Creatives Unite, Dutch Media theorist Geert Lovink critiques AI and digital platforms as creating toxic dependency and eroding genuine communication. He argues that algorithmic interactions concentrate power, transforming the internet from an empowering tool to a system of addiction and control.
AI

Commission launches Whistleblower Tool for AI Act

Professionals in the AI sector may report directly to the EU AI Office suspected breaches of the AI Act, possibly endangering fundamental rights, health, or public trust. Legal protection against retaliation from 2 August 2026, under the Whistleblower Directive.

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Council of Europe adopts First International Convention on TV series co-production
Have your say on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive
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The Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage, 2026
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Commission sends Objections over $775 million acquisition of Downtown by UMG
“Books cannot be translated in a click!”
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Philanthropy

Curatorial Fellowship supports mid-career curators interested in contemporary photography

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation | Curatorial Fellowship 2026

Open Call
Public funding

ECA invites researchers to explore the connection between crafts and health

European Crafts Alliance | Call for Research Proposals

Working Conditions

This is How We Work: Vital Source of Data, Incentive and Inspiration

Celebrating two years of our platform-tool 'This is How We Work', we asked the opinions of cultural professionals and policy-makers on our tool. They agreed that visiting us on a regular basis offered them a valuable resource presenting up-to-date information about how EU member states support and promote fair working conditions in the cultural and creative sectors.

Resilient by Training, Tired by Flexibility: Europe's Cultural Employment in 2024
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis
The European Cultural Ecosystem Applauds the Culture Compass for Europe
Culture Compass for Europe spotlights Artistic Freedom and Fair Working Conditions
Greening

COP30: Landmark Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change

The Declaration adopted at COP30 sets international commitments to strengthen the accuracy and reliability of information as a prerequisite to climate change efforts and includes measures on media freedom and environmental journalists' and researchers' safety.

COP30: Expectations on establishing Culture in the Climate Change Agenda?
ERC Mapping: The New European Bauhaus Reimagines Urban Life
G20 Culture Ministers Discuss Heritage Restitution and Climate Change
Culture: the missing SDG, UNESCO’s landmark report is out!

Inclusion

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Filmmakers' pledge to boycott Israeli institutions complicit in genocide

Matej Drlička: We need a European Artistic Freedom Act

Documenta 16 announced an all-women Artistic Team

Lights On 2026 training programme in Finland

Artificial Intelligence

“Books cannot be translated in a click!”

Following Amazon’s announcement on AI-powered tool Kindle Translate, the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL) and the European Writers’ Council (EWC) call on the global book sector to protect culture and human creativity, against the logics of mere profit.

Commission launches Whistleblower Tool for AI Act
Geert Lovink: The Internet's Descent into Dependency and the Illusion of AI
EUIPO launches Copyright Knowledge Centre to support creators in the AI era
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney joins anti-AI protest with ‘empty studio’ soundtrack

Ukraine Crisis

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Creative Europe Funding for Four Ukrainian - European collaboration projects

From Insight to Impact: Powering Quality Journalism with Audience Data

International exchange programme for Ukrainian professionals in Matera

New EU Report: Ukraine Heritage Fund Needs $524 Billion for Restoration