Digital Rights and Literacy
We advocate for an open, accessible and inclusive internet. We are in favour of encryption, data justice, and open source solutions. We champion digital sovereignty and the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.
Digital technologies and the internet have become an integral part of the modern world of networking, the exchange of ideas and the procurement of information. However, these technologies serve large corporations and repressive power structures rather than our everyday needs, all of which have a common interest in owning our data. Information about our online behaviour, personal data, biometrics and more allows the authorities to exert control over us and capital to profit at our expense. In both cases, this deepens social inequality and power imbalances.
At Danes je nov dan, we oppose the use of modern technologies for mass surveillance and the violation of fundamental rights such as the right to freedom of movement, private communication, organisation and freedom of expression. We call for restraint in the use of surveillance technologies and caution in the development of artificial intelligence, as well as strict security measures and controls to prevent abuse of power.
At the same time, we call on national and European institutions to strictly regulate and monitor large tech companies that unlawfully violate our rights and digital sovereignty. We expect these institutions to protect both our individual rights and the public interest and to prevent large companies from accessing sensitive data through the use of open source software.
As a society and as individuals, we need a comprehensive understanding of technological developments, the highest level of media and digital literacy and robust legislation and safeguards. This is the only way we can competently protect ourselves from the risks posed by the rapid advancement of technology, AI, fake news, the spread of hate speech and propaganda. At Danes je nov dan, we dedicate ourselves to these goals through various activities, advocacy campaigns, public appeals, the organisation of events and training courses and the development of digital tools.
Featured
Public Sector AI Registry
The first structured database on the use of artificial intelligence systems in Slovenia’s public sector.
Razkrinkaj.ai (Recognise.ai)
A tool that helps users test their ability to recognise AI-generated content and learn about the risks of its misuse.
DISCO Slovenia
An international three-day conference on digital sovereignty.
Twitter Brigade
A research project that analyses fake profile indicators and uncovers astroturfing networks on Slovenian Twitter.
Projects
All projects
1. August 2025
It's been one year since the AI Act became EU law. Yet as its full enforcement is being prepared, the EU and some member states are already attempting to weaken its hard-won safeguards. What is at stake, and how can we defend our rights from AI-powered repression and surveillance?
In cooperation with Protect Not Surveil and the EDRi AI Act Working Group.
16. July 2025
Together with 52 civil society organisations, experts and academics we have written to the European Commission to express our concerns about growing pressure to suspend or delay the implementation and enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. Instead of unraveling the EU rulebooks, the Commission should focus on the full implementation and proper enforcement of its rules.
In cooperation with EDRi.
10. July 2025
Given the abundance of information about human rights violations carried out using technological surveillance, one would find it hard to believe that anyone could write positively about this topic. And yet, in the newspaper Delo, we recently came across an editorial by Mojca Pišek titled 'Why Chinese cameras don't bother me'. In our response, we explain why cameras do not represent freedom and security, but rather repression and surveillance. This text is in Slovenian.
17. April 2025
Israel has since its formation subjected Palestinians to invasive surveillance. Technological advancements, mass data collection, and artificial intelligence have only strengthened this repressive power. Explore how facial recognition systems, spyware, and Israel’s data regime operate – and why holding on to hope still matters – in a piece based on a conversation between Maja and Shir Hever, coordinator of the military embargo campaign within the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement.
16. January 2025
The AI Act still contains serious loopholes that open the door to abuse – particularly in the areas of biometric surveillance and migration. Together with the AI Act civil society coalition and the #ProtectNotSurveil coalition, we call on the European AI Board to ensure that the implementation of the legislation is based on the protection of the rights of all people with its upcoming guidelines!
11. December 2024
The rapid development of generative AI is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between reality and fiction. Digital spaces are full of synthetic content that, at best, seeks to capture our attention and, at worst, aims to deceive us. That’s why we developed Razkrinkaj.ai (or Recognise.ai), a tool designed to test your ability to recognise AI-generated content and educate you on the risks of its misuse.
24. October 2024
The development and use of artificial intelligence come with significant risks, so it’s crucial to handle it responsibly and transparently, especially when making decisions that affect people's lives. To address this, we developed the Public Sector AI Registry, the first organised database documenting the use of artificial intelligence systems in the Slovenian public sector. We compiled the data through a combination of research into publicly available sources and requests for public information, and we’re committed to updating the registry regularly.
3. September 2024
The use of AI has played an important role in the surveillance, oppression and killings of Palestinians by Israel for many years, and has recently intensified. But the sole aim of the Israeli military-industrial complex is not to kill indiscriminately, but to use the occupied Palestinian territory as a testing ground for weapons and surveillance technologies that are later sold on the global market. We explore what this means for Palestinian fundamental rights and freedoms, the broader struggle against militarisation and the surveillance society. As A. Loewenstein pointed out: "What starts in Palestine never stays there."
16. August 2024
We – as individuals, collectives, communities, and societies – have the agency, and responsibility to shape the future of a digitalised world. In 2024 and beyond, we call on you to pass laws that respect our vision articulated below, and reject the laws that steer us away from the future we want to build.
1. August 2024
On 1 August 2024, the long-awaited Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act enters into force, meaning that after years of negotiations, the AI Act is now an official EU law. As we move into this next phase of our work on artificial intelligence, we urge decision-makers to comply with five demands.
24. April 2024
This is a continuation of the 2021 project, which investigated fake profiles on Twitter. In the meantime, this social network was renamed X, changed ownership and restricted the use of its API, which complicated our further research and forced us to make adjustments. In the second part of the research, we analysed the timing of follower acquisition to determine whether individual political profiles gained new followers in an expected way (linear growth) or whether their follower numbers suddenly spiked during certain periods.
24. October 2023
DISCO is a new regional event that fosters critical thought, champions digital rights, and fuels social activism. The first DISCO conference, subtitled Civil Society Reimagining Technological Progress, will focus on the transformative power of active and engaged civil society. From inspiring legal battles and activist campaigns to engineering breakthroughs, we will explore alternative ways to think about the idea of technological progress. Guided by a constellation of captivating voices, we intend to reshape the discourse and redefine the narrative, propelling our region to the vanguard of the global digital sovereignty movement.
