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A coalition of civic organisations are calling on the national government to stop undermining our democracy.

The former Italian provider Autistici/Inventati (AI ODV) has lodged a complaint against the seizure of their server by the Dutch police. Those affected may submit a complaint to the Amsterdam District Court before 31 October.

Waag Futurelab is launching a new social media platform: oso.social. This alternative to big tech’s social media platforms puts an end to algorithms pushing disinformation and the trading of personal data.

Yesterday evening, 20 October, it emerged that the PHP programming language contains a vulnerability that leaves websites open to attack by hackers. As a precaution, we have taken parts of the Waag Futurelab website offline.

Last week, there was a public outrage after the Amsterdam police seized a server belonging to Autistici/Inventati (A/I), a former Italian web provider, at the request of the US government. The matter came to light after an employee of Waag was asked to collect the server.

TikTok, micro-drama, and mobile games: on what China's government restricts at home but exports outside, and why the nineteenth-century comparison with the Opium Wars is irresistible.

Meta censored queer and feminist organisations earlier this year. Most of these accounts are now back thanks to the effort put in. However, this doesn’t mean that everything immediately returned to normal afterward. So, where do we stand now, and what are the next steps to be taken?

Det Digit was one of the first digital artists in the Netherlands, working from a house in the woods near Knegsel, twenty minutes from one of Europe's largest technology manufacturing regions. Her last wish was that the house become a residency. Since 2024 it has been exactly that. This summer, in a residency run by Det Digit Art House together with Waag Futurelab, two artists spent a month there.

In his new role, Sander will develop strategic programmes that translate Waag’s research into sustainable change, build coalitions and partnerships, and develop the strategic positioning of its research agenda for the organisation and its partners.

In her new role, she brings Waag’s research together under unified leadership, ensuring greater coherence across methods and themes and a clearer collective identity for the research team.

On Sunday 6 September, the annual Paradiso Debate will take place, with Waag forming part of the editorial team this year. This year’s debate focuses on generative AI: what is the power and influence of the cultural and creative sector? Led by moderator Rosalie Dielesen, creators, administrators and politicians will engage in a discussion on this topic.

During this compact, intensive masterclass on Friday 11 September, internet pioneer Bert Hubert, Waag director Marleen Stikker and Open University professor Reijer Passchier will share their insights on digital power, public values and practical steps you can take to regain control of your data, processes and choices.