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Walter Pasquarelli

Researcher in synthetic content, University of Cambridge

2 articles · 21 August 2025 to 13 August 2026

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Explained how watermark detection would work on social platforms and cited evidence that labelling reduces engagement with AI-generated material.
Argues that the EU's regulatory framework misses emotional risks because it regulates what systems do, not how they make people feel.

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EU watermarking rules force AI giants to label synthetic content

From 2 August, providers of the most advanced generative models must mark output so users know they are dealing with AI. Anthropic and OpenAI have already adjusted their systems.

Ana Belić13 August 20266 min read

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EU regulators confront the rise of AI companions as Italian authority fines Replika €5 million

With 30 million users on Replika alone and evidence of tragic consequences, Brussels is struggling to fit emotional AI relationships into a regulatory framework designed for functional risks.

Ana Belić21 August 20259 min read

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