IN THE MEDIA
In this section, we follow the media presence of researchers from the Institute of Criminology who use their knowledge to contribute to the understanding of current social issues. We publish their appearances, interviews and contributions in print and digital media, in podcasts, on the radio and in television programmes.
Renata Salecl: “I believe there is hope”
21. 6. 2026 Jot down - interview: Our researcher, Dr. Renata Salecl, spoke to the Spanish magazine Jot Down about the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on democracy and human rights, as well as populism, neoliberalism, and the growing role of emotions...
How data from a phone become a death sentence?
4. 5. 2026 Los Angeles Times - article: In the Los Angeles Times article "Inside Israel’s AI Targeting System: How Data From a Phone Become a Death Sentence", which examines the consequences of automated decision-making in armed conflicts, Dr. Vasja Badalič warns that...
Dr. Renata Salecl: What kind of world do we live in?
15. 4. 2026 First program of Radio Slovenia - Intervju: In an interview for the radio show Intervju, researcher at the Institute of Criminology at the Faculty of Law jubljana, Prof. Dr. Renata Salecl spoke about the world we live in and how to understand the present,...
Dr. Lora Briški: “The rules of criminal procedure are the foundation of a fair society”
10. 3. 2026 Beletrina Digital, Zavrti znanost!: In the Zavrti znanost podcast, Dr Lora Briški discusses why criminal procedure is a cornerstone of justice and fairness. She also shares insights into her research and her work at the Institute of Criminology. Listen to...
Chatting with artificial intelligence is changing the relationship between humans and machines
3. 3. 2026 RTV SLO, Intelekta: AI systems often know quite a lot about their users – where they live, what they do, and what they are interested in. Chatbots are most commonly used for education and work, but increasingly they are also used to pass the time and reduce...
“We live in a time when the line between war and peace has blurred”
10. 2. 2026 Primorski dnevnik: “My proposal is very simple: we should stick to the rules we already have — the United Nations Charter, which says when the use of force is allowed. If these rules were followed, there would have been no preventive attack on Iran by the...
1on1: Renata Salecl
2. 2. 2026 1.program of TV Slovenia – Marcel: Why do so many people long for an authoritarian leader who would make decisions on their behalf? How is it that in today’s society rudeness has suddenly become the new normal? How does invisible rudeness transform society,...
“Youth crime often reflects deeper distress and harmful environments”
29. 1. 2026 Odmevi (TV SLO 1)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mojca M. Plesničar spoke on the TV programme Odmevi about the rise in peer violence and the ways in which the digital age and social media are creating new forms of violence and pressure on young people. She emphasized...
Slovenia Introduces a Systemic Juvenile Criminal Justice Framework
29. 1. 2026 Ljubljana - Radio Prvi (RTV SLO)In the latest episode of Ob osmih Dr. Mojca M. Plesničar discusses why swift intervention in cases involving juvenile offenders is crucial. She also examines how media coverage shapes perceptions of rising youth violence and...
Musk promised freedom, but gave tools for child abuse. Who will be held accountable?
10. 1. 2026 Svet24.siDirector of the Institute of Criminology prof. Dr. Aleš Završnik warned of the serious risks posed by the launch of generative artificial intelligence (Grok) without appropriate safeguards. In his opinion, this is not just about individual abuses,...
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