top of page


The Voice of THEMIS
BLOG
Take a look at the latest news and updates on the THEMIS project and the world of AI.


Building Trustworthy AI Together: Highlights from the THEMIS 5.0 Plenary in Valencia
Last week, partners of the THEMIS 5.0 project gathered in Valencia for the project’s 4th Plenary Meeting, hosted by Fundación Valenciaport. Over two days, researchers, technologists, and policy experts came together to review progress, align on next steps, and strengthen collaboration as the project moves into a crucial phase of integration and piloting.

THEMIS 5.0
Mar 43 min read


Human Oversight in the Age of AI: The Captain's Paradox - An Anthropological Perspective
The EU AI Act correctly insists on human oversight. Its intention is clear and necessary: ensure that humans can analyse, intervene, and improve AI-driven decisions. However, this creates a paradox. Placing a human 'in the loop' does not automatically guarantee real judgment, real veto power, and real cognitive engagement.
In fact, poorly designed oversight requirements can make organisations more fragile, because they rely on a form of human presence that is nominal rathe

THEMIS 5.0
Feb 244 min read


THEMIS Joins the 2026 STEM Discovery Campaign as Official Partner
THEMIS is proud to join the 2026 STEM Discovery Campaign as an official partner, supporting one of the most prominent international initiatives coordinated by Scientix to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education. Co‑organised this year with the NBS Academy project , the campaign invites educators, organisations, libraries, schools, universities, youth clubs and all interested stakeholders worldwide to celebrate STEM careers and studies. What began a
Laura Gavrilut
Feb 81 min read


Beyond Command and Control: How Should We Rethink Human-AI Collaboration
On 28 January 2026, the THEMIS 5.0 project contributed to the online webinar “From Command to Collaboration: Reimagining the Human–AI Relationship”, jointly organised with the EU-funded projects THEMIS 5.0, TANGO, AI4REALNET, HumAInE, PEER AI and COMFORTage. The event brought together more than 50 participants from research, policy, and practice communities across Europe.

THEMIS 5.0
Feb 62 min read


THEMIS in ERCIM News: AI for Science Special Edition
Discover how THEMIS contributes to AI for Science in ERCIM News. Learn about trustworthy AI infrastructure for decision support in AI for Science.

THEMIS 5.0
Feb 31 min read


Building Trust in AI: Why Governance, Transparency, and Public Confidence Matter
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a niche technology, it’s woven into medicine, education, public services, content moderation, and even democratic discourse. Yet, alongside AI’s promise comes a pressing question that THEMIS is uniquely positioned to explore:

THEMIS 5.0
Dec 11, 20253 min read


When Brits Say They Trust AI More Than Government, What Does That Really Mean?
Recent UK research on traditional media in the age of AI, by OnePoll for 72point, shows something striking: about 44% of UK adults say they trust artificial intelligence to deliver more truthful and factual information than they trust the government (38%), and social media influencers (24%). While traditional news outlets remain the most trusted at 55%.

THEMIS 5.0
Nov 13, 20253 min read


Rethink AI Trust and Move From Compliance to Confidence
Every day, artificial intelligence becomes more woven into our decisions, in hospitals, ports, newsrooms, and beyond. Yet despite the promises of transparency and accountability, one question remains stubbornly open: do we actually trust AI?

THEMIS 5.0
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Exploring AI from a Social Perspective: THEMIS 5.0 at the Responsible AI Forum
Joan Meseguer Llopis from Fundación Valenciaport, recently participated as a speaker in the workshop “Artificial Intelligence from the Social Perspective,” organized by Forética at NTT DATA’s offices in Madrid, as part of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Forum.

THEMIS 5.0
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Policy Brief: AI Your Way - Trusted, Scalable & Ready to Deliver
New policy brief AI, Your Way: Trusted, Scalable, and Ready to Deliver, which distills insights from the AI, Data and Robotics Forum (ADRF) 2025 workshop co-organized by five Horizon Europe projects: THEMIS 5.0, TANGO, AI4RealNet, PEER AI, and HumAIne.

THEMIS 5.0
Oct 24, 20252 min read


American vs. European Trust in AI: A Tale of Two Approaches
At THEMIS 5.0, our mission is to help people assess and improve the trustworthiness of AI systems so that AI can deliver its benefits without undermining human values, fairness, or transparency. To illustrate why our work matters, let’s compare what recent U.S. data shows with what we’re learning (and building) in Europe, and how THEMIS is part of the solution. We'll come to a conclusion on the differences of American vs. European Trust in AI.

THEMIS 5.0
Sep 20, 20254 min read


When AI Makes a Mistake Why Do We Judge It Differently?
Imagine this: You’re in a hospital waiting room. Two people give you the wrong diagnosis, one is a human doctor, the other an AI system. Most of us would forgive the human after all even doctors make mistakes, but we lose faith in the AI instantly.

THEMIS 5.0
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Will AI Soon Have Credit Scores of Trust?
Imagine checking your AI’s trust score before using it, much like checking a credit score before a loan. What if every AI system carried a dynamic trust index based on performance, fairness, user feedback, and regulatory compliance?

THEMIS 5.0
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Why Human Oversight in AI Governance Matters More Than Ever
As Europe takes a historic step toward regulating artificial intelligence with the adoption of the EU AI Act, a critical question is gaining attention: can we ensure fairness in AI systems without meaningful human oversight?

THEMIS 5.0
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Maximizing Productivity at the Midway Project Meeting in Copenhagen
This week THEMIS project partners gathered in Copenhagen at the Democracy-X offices for a two-day project meeting, an important milestone marking the midway point (18 months) into our mission to create a system that helps professionals assess and improve the trustworthiness of AI.

THEMIS 5.0
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Paper: Better Together: Human Oversight and Fairness in the EU AI Act
As discussions around the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to evolve, a new paper published in the Cambridge Forum on...

THEMIS 5.0
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Reflections from DataWeek 2025: Sisyphus’ Code – The Ongoing Quest for Trustworthy AI
THEMIS organised a workshop at DataWeek 2025 focused on the quest for trustworthy AI.

THEMIS 5.0
May 28, 20252 min read


New Paper: From Principle to Practice, a New Methodology for Operationalising Trustworthy AI
A new paper published in Electronics 2025 offers a breakthrough solution: the Trustworthiness Optimisation Process (TOP). Developed by researchers from the National Technical University of Athens and the University of Piraeus, and supported by the THEMIS 5.0 project, this methodology bridges the gap between high-level guidelines and real-world AI practice.

THEMIS 5.0
May 16, 20252 min read


Join the Quest for Trustworthy AI at Data Week 2025
Join us for “Sisyphus’ Code: The Ongoing Quest for Trustworthy AI”, a THEMIS 5.0 led workshop at Dataweek 2025...

THEMIS 5.0
May 5, 20252 min read


Building Trust in AI: Introducing the Trustworthiness Optimisation Process (TOP)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming deeply embedded in critical societal functions, from healthcare and media to port operations and...

THEMIS 5.0
May 1, 20252 min read
bottom of page