The President of Homo Digitalis, Elpida Vamvaka, is Invited to WEF at DAVOS: Recognition on a Global Stage
We are thrilled to announce that Homo Digitalis has been invited to participate in an esteemed panel discussion at DAVOS, organized by the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) of the State Secretariat for International Finance and the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva in the context of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Event Details:
Topic: Doing More with Less: How to Address Growing Needs in Times of Economic Uncertainty
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 17:00-18:30
Location: Crystal Lounge, Davos
Our President, Elpida Vamvaka, will join a distinguished panel of global leaders to discuss how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) can empower governments and organizations to address critical global challenges in times of economic uncertainty. Specifically, in the panel hosting our President, Elpida Vamvaka will be also speaking:
– Christoph König, Deputy State Secretary, State Secretariat for International Finance
– Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
– Morten Bech, Centre Head Switzerland, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub
The moderator of the panel will be Eva Selamlar, Head of Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND)
While we celebrate this global recognition, it underscores the need for similar trust and acknowledgment at the national level in Greece. Strengthening Greece’s commitment to technological innovation and policy foresight will pave the way for meaningful change.
You can find more details about the event here.
Let’s make human rights-oriented innovation the cornerstone of a brighter and more resilient future – for Greece and the world.
Eleftherios Chelioudakis of Homo Digitalis as a Trainer in the 3rd OSCE ODIHR Training on Personal Data & Border Management
From December 4 to 6, Eleftherios Chelioudakis, our Co-founder and Executive Director, participated as a trainer in the third training session organized by the international organization OSCE, specifically its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw. The training explored the use of new technologies at international borders, as well as the risks and opportunities they pose for Human Rights.
In our five presentations, we focused on the technologies used at borders, the Human Rights impacted by these uses, the provisions of the GDPR and Directive 2016/680 LED, the significant decision by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) regarding the “KENTAYROS” and “YPERION” systems, as well as technical tools that human rights defenders can use in their work!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the participants for their dynamic presence, to the team of outstanding trainers Nikola Kovačević, Djordje Alempijevic, and Arancha Garcia del Soto for their knowledge and expertise, and to the organizing team, Lola Girard and Veronica Grazzi, for their impeccable organization and contributions. It is a great honor for us to participate!
You can learn more here.
Stefanos Vitoratos from Homo Digitalis interviews Michalis Kritikos on the Digital Dialogues podcast for DGSG!
Is there fear or optimism regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our lives?
In the 7th episode of the Digital Dialogues podcast, Michalis Kritikos, Expert on Artificial Intelligence Law at the European Commission and the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy, speaks with Stefanos Vitoratos, the coordinator of the Digital World Summit Greece and Co-founder of Homo Digitalis, about the governance of Artificial Intelligence, its relationship with human rights, and the opportunities it brings to Greece and Europe.
At the same time, he analyzes the factors that shaped the “summer of Artificial Intelligence,” the alignment of the Green Transition with the development of Artificial Intelligence, and the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act in Greece.
It is a great honor for Homo Digitalis to be collaborators of the Digital World Summit Greece once again this year!
Listen to the entire discussion on the Digital World Summit Greece Spotify here.
Statements from our President, Elpida Vamvaka, at the 13th e-Business & Digital Marketing World 2024
The President of Homo Digitalis, Elpida Vamvaka, represented us with a speech at the 13th e-Business & Digital Marketing World 2024, with the central theme: “From WOW to HOW: e-commerce and digital marketing in the AI era!”, which was organized by SmartPress S.A. in December 2024.
Both her speech during the panel she participated in and the statements she gave to the organizers after the conference are now available.
You can view her statements here. You can view her speech and the panel she participated in (04:11:00) here.
The Award-Winning Cartoon Series Super-Cyber Kids Now Has Subtitles
The award-winning cartoon series Super-Cyber Kids, a production by ISC2 Hellenic Chapter, ICSI HELLAS S.A., and Homo Digitalis, with the support of ADACOM Cyber Security, Eurolife FFH, bora, and RESET CONSULTANTS, is now available with Greek subtitles! A big thank you to the amazing Panagiotis Soulos for this significant volunteer initiative!
- How can excessive use of social media negatively impact children’s performance in school or sports?
- Are there risks of personal data leaks and password theft when connecting to third-party WiFi networks?
- How do incidents of cyberbullying occur?
- What connection might cybersecurity have with the evolution of a war like the Trojan War?
- How can a teenage team win a soccer match by spying on their opponents’ social media?
Answers to all these questions and much more are provided in the five episodes of the series, available for free on our YouTube channels here.
Homo Digitalis Collaborates Once Again with the Digital World Summit Greece
We are delighted to announce that, for yet another year, the Digital World Summit Greece (DWS Greece) and Homo Digitalis are moving forward with a strategic partnership!
The Digital World Summit Greece (DWS Greece) aims to promote the democratic governance of new technologies. As a dialogue platform, it brings together diverse stakeholders and groups, shaping policies from the grassroots level to the top on issues related to artificial intelligence, platforms, the Internet of Things, and broader technological domains.
Homo Digitalis has actively supported DWS Greece since its inception, and it is a great honor for us to continue doing so dynamically. Together, we aim to contribute to the maturation of public discourse in Greece on issues related to digital rights.
You can learn more about the activities of the Digital World Summit Greece on their website, here.
2024 Article Review – Thank You!
We proudly look back on the past year and the 17 articles we shared with you in 2024, highlighting a variety of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, European Elections, Disinformation, Cybersecurity, GDPR, Climate Change, and the DMA!
A heartfelt thank you to our member-authors: Anastasios Arampatzis, Ioannis Vasilakis, Nikoletta Georgakopoulou, Charalampos Daftsios, christos zanganas, Dimos Kostoulas, Katerina Mezini, Anna Bougia, Avgi Saoulidou, Danai Skevi και Stavroula Chousou!
You can watch a short video we prepared about this here.
Bidding Farewell to 2024 with Pride, Joy, and Endless Gratitude
This year has been filled with significant milestones and successes for Homo Digitalis. Together, we achieved:
Organizing, for the first time in Greece, the General Assembly of European Digital Rights—our network, which is a landmark for the protection of digital rights globally!
Strengthening our team with the hiring of our second employee, enhancing our capacity to drive meaningful change.
Publishing three detailed studies on #AIACT, contributing to the cultivation of an informed public dialogue in Greece.
Volunteering to speak at over 25 schools and engaging with more than 3,500 students, teachers, and parents from every corner of the country.
Promoting transparency and accountability, leading to the imposition of a €175,000 fine on the Ministry of Migration & Asylum for the KENTAUROS and HYPERION systems.
These moments remind us of what we can achieve when we work with vision, passion, and collaboration. We wholeheartedly thank all those who stood by our side—volunteers, partners, and supporters.
Let’s continue making history in 2025!
You can watch the related video we prepared here.
We Publish Our Third Study on the AI Act, Focusing on Article 5 & Prohibited Practices
Today, Homo Digitalis publishes its third study on Regulation 2024/1689, the now widely known AI Act, titled “Artificial Intelligence Act: Analysis of Provisions on Prohibited Practices in Article 5 of Regulation 2024/1689.”
The authors of this study are Sophia Antonopoulou, Lamprini Gyftokosta, Tania Skrapaliori, Eleftherios Chelioudakis, and Stavroula Chousou.
The aim of this Homo Digitalis analysis is to systematically approach each provision of Article 5 of the AI Regulation, related to Manipulative or deceptive techniques, Exploitation of vulnerabilities, Assessment of social behavior, Facial recognition database use, Prediction of criminal offenses, Emotion detection,Biometric categorization systems, and Remote biometric identification.
With our study, we provide targeted questions highlighting the critical aspects of individual provisions, identifying the so-called “gray areas”—points that present ambiguities, overlaps, or potential interpretative challenges. We substantiate our concerns with specific examples and pose precise questions to be addressed by the upcoming guidelines of the European Commission’s AI Office and the national legislator.
As with our first two studies (published in October and November 2024, respectively), our third study also aims to support the Ministry of Digital Governance in its mission to transpose the AI Act into Greek legislation. Additionally, through our detailed analyses and arguments, we aim to contribute to the maturation of public discourse and empower more Civil Society organizations to actively participate in it.
You can read our study, “Artificial Intelligence Act: Analysis of Provisions on Prohibited Practices in Article 5 of Regulation 2024/1689,” (available in EL) here.