https://ainow.mk/blog News, research and event reports from the AINOW community. en Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:07:31 +0000 https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-takes-part-in-hack-for-humanity-skopje https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-takes-part-in-hack-for-humanity-skopje Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Events & community https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-joins-since-ai-hackathon-2026 https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-joins-since-ai-hackathon-2026 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:57:13 +0000 Events & community AINOW Society joins Since AI Hackathon 2026 as a Community Partner for North Macedonia, connecting Western Balkan builders with the event in Turku, Finland. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-joins-ai-law-democratic-accountability-conference-skopje https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-joins-ai-law-democratic-accountability-conference-skopje Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:16:43 +0000 Policy & governance AINOW Society joins a Skopje conference on AI, law and human rights, with Suad Seferi addressing AI readiness in the Western Balkans. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-v0-94-business-platform-higher-education https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-v0-94-business-platform-higher-education Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:13:20 +0000 Tools & platforms AINOW v0.94 introduces a new Business platform, expands Higher Education support, improves offline use, privacy, translations and platform accuracy. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-launches-the-western-balkans-ai-act-tracker https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-launches-the-western-balkans-ai-act-tracker Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:29:40 +0000 Policy & governance AINOW Society launches a regional tracker monitoring how Western Balkan countries are preparing for and aligning with the EU AI Act. https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-literacy-starts-when-young-people-learn-to-question https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-literacy-starts-when-young-people-learn-to-question Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:29:35 +0000 AI literacy & education Students from two Štip schools explored AI, digital safety and responsible technology use during the Civic Agency in AI Summer School in Berovo. https://ainow.mk/blog/viralized-violence-why-young-people-record-and-share-peer-bullying https://ainow.mk/blog/viralized-violence-why-young-people-record-and-share-peer-bullying Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:46 +0000 Research & opinion Why young people record and share peer bullying videos, and how social media turns violence into viral spectacle. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-launches-ai-balkans-regional-ai-platform https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-society-launches-ai-balkans-regional-ai-platform Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:32:22 +0000 Tools & platforms AINOW Society launches AI Balkans, a regional platform for AI news, research, policy, education, and innovation across the Balkans. https://ainow.mk/blog/recap-ainow-society-at-humans-in-ai-week-at-fcse https://ainow.mk/blog/recap-ainow-society-at-humans-in-ai-week-at-fcse Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:31:39 +0000 Events & community AINOW Society presented its AI Literacy Platform at Humans in AI Week at FCSE, with discussions on ethical AI in education, Suad Seferi https://ainow.mk/blog/humans-in-ai-week-ai-literacy-for-teachers https://ainow.mk/blog/humans-in-ai-week-ai-literacy-for-teachers Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:55 +0000 AI literacy & education AINOW Society presents edu.ainow.mk at Humans in AI Week, promoting AI literacy, ethical AI use, and practical support for teachers. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-ai-education-platform-for-teachers-online-and-offline https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-ai-education-platform-for-teachers-online-and-offline Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:13:33 +0000 Tools & platforms Free, offline-first AI literacy platform for educators. 300+ prompts, 57 tools, 18-chapter guide. Works on any device. No tracking. Open source. Suad Seferi https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-without-filters-event-recap https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-without-filters-event-recap Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:24:34 +0000 Events & community AINOW Society hosted its first event at Startup Club Skopje. Suad Seferi, Dr. Sead Džigal and Biljana Dimovska covered practical AI, digital literacy, SEO, AEO and GEO in front of 50 professionals. https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-without-filters-an-open-discussion-on-practical-ai https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-without-filters-an-open-discussion-on-practical-ai Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:39:11 +0000 Events & community Join “AI Without Filters” in Skopje, a practical AI discussion with Startup Club Skopje. Learn how AI impacts business and marketing, digital literacy today, and actionable strategies you can use immediately. Suad Seferi https://ainow.mk/blog/from-chatgpt-to-claude https://ainow.mk/blog/from-chatgpt-to-claude Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:01:22 +0000 Research & opinion The AI Revolt That Is Reshaping an Industry, by Suad Seferi https://ainow.mk/blog/fast-technology-slow-societies https://ainow.mk/blog/fast-technology-slow-societies Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:21 +0000 Research & opinion Last 30 years: Internet, broadband, smartphones, social media, AI. Waves faster than ever. We scroll & use fast, but haven't learned to live with them properly. Adaptation is missing. https://ainow.mk/blog/macedonian-ai-data-2026-a-strategy-for-digital-sovereignty https://ainow.mk/blog/macedonian-ai-data-2026-a-strategy-for-digital-sovereignty Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:23:59 +0000 Policy & governance North Macedonia faces a 100x data gap compared to English AI. Learn why a National Corpus and strategic curation are vital for accurate local AI models in 2026. https://ainow.mk/blog/the-chatbot-version-of-truth https://ainow.mk/blog/the-chatbot-version-of-truth Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:26:38 +0000 Research & opinion AINOW Society joined ADS and hibrid.info to study how AI chatbots like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Alice shape narratives on Kosovo and the Western Balkans. https://ainow.mk/blog/understanding-llms-in-the-balkans-benefits-risks https://ainow.mk/blog/understanding-llms-in-the-balkans-benefits-risks Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:49:39 +0000 Policy & governance SUAD SEFERI https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-safety-ai-skills-students-veles-probishtip-radovish-strumica https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-safety-ai-skills-students-veles-probishtip-radovish-strumica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:08:14 +0000 AI literacy & education Our president Suad Seferi led training sessions for Access students, raising awareness of cybersecurity risks and teaching practical uses of artificial intelligence for learning and organization. https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-governance-and-ethics-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-governance-and-ethics-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:25:31 +0000 Policy & governance A new report on AI governance and ethics in Bosnia and Herzegovina, created in collaboration with Maja Mirković, LL.M. The document explores current laws, ethical challenges, and alignment with the EU AI Act. Download the full report to learn how BiH is preparing for responsible AI implementation. https://ainow.mk/blog/perplexity-comet-browser-the-future-of-ai-powered-browsing https://ainow.mk/blog/perplexity-comet-browser-the-future-of-ai-powered-browsing Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:55:49 +0000 Tools & platforms Discover how Perplexity’s Comet browser transforms online research with advanced AI assistants, real-time web reading, and effortless task automation. See why it’s the AI browser changing the way we browse in 2025 https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-is-everywhere-but-are-you-really-learning-it https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-is-everywhere-but-are-you-really-learning-it Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:54:06 +0000 AI literacy & education AI is changing work and life. Certificates look good, but practice builds skills. Learn safe, practical ways to start AI learning today. https://ainow.mk/blog/apple-podgotvuva-ai-prebaruvach-za-siri-world-knowledge-answers https://ainow.mk/blog/apple-podgotvuva-ai-prebaruvach-za-siri-world-knowledge-answers Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:22:57 +0000 Tools & platforms A look at Bloomberg's report on Apple's planned World Knowledge Answers search engine, its proposed Siri integration and implications for SEO. https://ainow.mk/blog/seo-vo-erata-na-ai-vidlivost-vo-generativno-prebaruvanje https://ainow.mk/blog/seo-vo-erata-na-ai-vidlivost-vo-generativno-prebaruvanje Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:18:34 +0000 Tools & platforms Optimize for generative search: GEO tactics for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity, so your content stays visible in the AI era. https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-in-2025-the-new-competitive-stage https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-in-2025-the-new-competitive-stage Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:41:21 +0000 Research & opinion Explore the latest AI breakthroughs of 2025, including GPT-5, Claude 4 Opus, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and their impact on the Western Balkans. Trends, stats, and strategic insights for leaders. https://ainow.mk/blog/new-study-on-social-media-addiction-in-macedonia https://ainow.mk/blog/new-study-on-social-media-addiction-in-macedonia Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:27:13 +0000 Research & opinion New Research on Social Media Addiction Among Youth in North Macedonia, by Nida Asan https://ainow.mk/blog/the-spell-of-ai-a-world-without-a-pause https://ainow.mk/blog/the-spell-of-ai-a-world-without-a-pause Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:08:14 +0000 Research & opinion The Spell of AI - A World Without a Pause Book release by Suad Seferi https://ainow.mk/blog/etika-i-pristrasnost-vo-vi https://ainow.mk/blog/etika-i-pristrasnost-vo-vi Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:19:59 +0000 Policy & governance AINOW presents a white paper on AI ethics and bias in North Macedonia and the Balkans, covering regulation, algorithmic risks and recommendations. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-na-saemot-na-knigata-vo-skopje https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-na-saemot-na-knigata-vo-skopje Wed, 14 May 2025 16:32:28 +0000 Events & community AINOW co-organized the panel “Who Is the Author in the Age of AI?” at the 2025 Book Fair in Skopje, on intellectual property, generative AI and the future of creativity. https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-prisuten-na-nastan-posveten-na-vi-vo-novi-pazar https://ainow.mk/blog/ainow-prisuten-na-nastan-posveten-na-vi-vo-novi-pazar Wed, 14 May 2025 16:16:27 +0000 Events & community AINOW took part in an AI event at the University of Novi Pazar, with a book promotion and two workshops on AI in finance and creativity. https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-babylon-a-timely-reflection-on-disconnection https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-babylon-a-timely-reflection-on-disconnection Wed, 14 May 2025 15:55:45 +0000 Research & opinion Digital Babylon: Sead Dzigal’s Bold Critique of the AI Age and Human Disconnection https://ainow.mk/blog/vi-sega-vo-mediumite-glas-za-etika-pismenost-i-digitalna-idnina https://ainow.mk/blog/vi-sega-vo-mediumite-glas-za-etika-pismenost-i-digitalna-idnina Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:33:37 +0000 Events & community AINOW members discuss media literacy, AI ethics and creativity on MRT 1, Ora 24 and TV 24, exploring opportunities and risks for society. https://ainow.mk/blog/2025-ta-e-godina-na-revolucionerni-promeni-vo-veshtachkata https://ainow.mk/blog/2025-ta-e-godina-na-revolucionerni-promeni-vo-veshtachkata Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:16:48 +0000 Research & opinion Key trends, innovations and global influences shaping the future of AI. https://ainow.mk/blog/strategii-za-digitalna-detoksikacija https://ainow.mk/blog/strategii-za-digitalna-detoksikacija Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:31:13 +0000 AI literacy & education In an era of constant digital connectivity, digital detox methods are becoming more and more important for mental and physical well-being. https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-detox-strategies-a-scientific-perspective https://ainow.mk/blog/digital-detox-strategies-a-scientific-perspective Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:26:08 +0000 AI literacy & education A scientific Perspective of Digital Detox Strategies https://ainow.mk/blog/vlijanieto-na-vi-od-pochetokot-na-2025 https://ainow.mk/blog/vlijanieto-na-vi-od-pochetokot-na-2025 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:47:37 +0000 Research & opinion How AI is transforming industries and everyday life, from agents and cybersecurity to healthcare, finance and climate. https://ainow.mk/blog/makedonija-vo-sepa-koi-se-pridobivkite-i-slednite-chekori https://ainow.mk/blog/makedonija-vo-sepa-koi-se-pridobivkite-i-slednite-chekori Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:04:56 +0000 Policy & governance North Macedonia in the fintech era: how to make the most of SEPA membership. https://ainow.mk/blog/why-every-modern-business-needs-a-robust-it-strategy https://ainow.mk/blog/why-every-modern-business-needs-a-robust-it-strategy Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:24:10 +0000 Tools & platforms A well-defined IT strategy is essential for navigating today’s digital landscape. Learn how to align technology with business goals, enhance security, optimize IT infrastructure, and drive innovation for long-term success. https://ainow.mk/blog/shto-imash-sraboteno-prethodnata-nedela https://ainow.mk/blog/shto-imash-sraboteno-prethodnata-nedela Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:59:48 +0000 Research & opinion Elon Musk has sparked a debate about the role of AI in recruiting and evaluating employees. Learn how automation is changing the process. https://ainow.mk/blog/etika-i-vi-kako-da-ja-oblikuvame-idninata https://ainow.mk/blog/etika-i-vi-kako-da-ja-oblikuvame-idninata Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:31 +0000 Policy & governance How global AI regulation shapes ethics, and how North Macedonia can build a fair and transparent AI framework. Research, examples and strategies for the future. https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-is-not-coming-it-s-here-and-it-s-running-the-show https://ainow.mk/blog/ai-is-not-coming-it-s-here-and-it-s-running-the-show Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:35:35 +0000 Research & opinion Discover the impact of AI on coding in 2025! From AI-powered code generation to debugging and automation, learn how tools like GitHub Copilot, Qodo, and OpenAI’s o3-Mini are revolutionizing software development. Stay ahead with AI-driven programming strategies and best practices. https://ainow.mk/blog/the-ultimate-ai-toolkit-building-a-successful-solopreneur https://ainow.mk/blog/the-ultimate-ai-toolkit-building-a-successful-solopreneur Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:43:32 +0000 Tools & platforms Explore the top AI tools for solopreneurs in 2025. From ideation to marketing, this comprehensive guide helps you build and grow your solo business efficiently with AI-driven solutions. https://ainow.mk/blog/tinywow-the-free-ai-tool-that-simplifies-your-daily-digital https://ainow.mk/blog/tinywow-the-free-ai-tool-that-simplifies-your-daily-digital Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:47 +0000 Tools & platforms Discover how TinyWow, a free, AI-powered tool, simplifies everyday digital tasks like file conversions, image editing, and more. No sign-up required, just efficiency at your fingertips. https://ainow.mk/blog/how-ai-can-supercharge-your-daily-life-and-professional-career https://ainow.mk/blog/how-ai-can-supercharge-your-daily-life-and-professional-career Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:02:35 +0000 Tools & platforms Have you ever wondered how you can SuperCharge your daily life and professional career with AI?