This newsletter will cut through the noise and deliver expert insights on how to harness technology while protecting what matters most—freedom, truth, and transparency.

🌍 Building a future where tech innovation serves democracy

Tech’s rapid evolution is presenting some of the biggest challenges to democracy in Europe. From disinformation manipulating public opinion, to foreign interference distorting elections, and algorithms jeopardizing citizens' privacy—democracy is at risk.

To safeguard it, we need to rethink democracy through the lens of technological innovation. This newsletter will dive deep into these challenges, bringing you insights from top researchers, tech leaders, and institutional voices.

Every two weeks, we’ll explore key topics to help you make sense of how tech can either strengthen or threaten democratic values. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Disinformation and its impact on democratic processes
  How fake news and deepfakes are reshaping elections and public trust.

• The influence of algorithms on public opinion
  How AI shapes our decisions—and the hidden risks it brings.

• AI ethics and practical solutions for responsible tech
  Building ethical AI that respects privacy and transparency.

• Foreign interference and election security
  The cutting-edge techniques being used to manipulate electoral outcomes.

• Tech transparency: Governments and corporations under scrutiny
  Why transparency is key to keeping technology in check.

• Education and cognitive defense against online manipulation
  Empowering citizens to spot manipulation and build digital resilience.

• The role of tech media and whistleblowers in exposing abuses
  How tech journalists and whistleblowers bring hidden risks to light.

• Digital rights and protecting individual freedoms in the digital age
  How to safeguard civil liberties in a world of increasing surveillance.

💌 More about Sunstorm Foundation

The Sunstorm Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that Europe leads in tech innovation while protecting the core pillars of democracy. We commit to fostering a future where truth, transparency, and trust are the foundations of the digital sphere.

As the first philanthropic fund in Europe dedicated to uniting a community of tech experts, researchers, and key public and private stakeholders, our mission transcends traditional boundaries by integrating these diverse sectors to advance democracy in the digital age.