Claes de Vreese

Claes de Vreese is a University Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Society at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), holding a dual role as Professor of Political Communication and Distinguished Research Professor of AI, Data, and Democracy within the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences (FMG). He chairs the Political Communication & Journalism programme group at ASCoR and co-leads the UvA's Information, Communication and the Data Society (ICDS) initiative. His work bridges AI ethics, media studies, and democracy, emphasizing 'responsible AI' to ensure transparency and societal trust. He co-directs the AI, Media & Democracy Lab, collaborating with institutions like the University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Institute for Advanced Studies.

De Vreese's research spans media effects, political behavior, and the societal implications of AI. He founded the Center for Politics and Communication and served as President of the International Communication Association (2019–2021). His academic leadership includes fostering interdisciplinary AI research across UvA faculties and promoting global collaborations through platforms like the Human(e) AI and Digital Communication Methods Lab.

Key awards include membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW). His publications address algorithmic accountability, misinformation dynamics, and digital democracy. He actively engages in policy discussions through roles such as advisor to the Digital Democracy Centre at SDU and contributor to EU media concentration studies.

De Vreese's work integrates empirical research with practical solutions, such as developing the DigIQ digital competence measure and investigating fact-checking efficacy in the context of the Ukraine war. His lab collaborations emphasize co-creation with media partners to address real-world challenges in AI governance and democratic participation.