On May 15, 2026, CCEA researcher Constantin Vică hosted an interactive workshop titled “Viitorul are nevoie de mintea ta: AI, libertate și gândire critică” at Teatrul Nației in Ploiești. Designed as an open space for dialogue, the session engaged young participants in exploring how Artificial Intelligence impacts personal autonomy and cognitive habits. Through interactive discussions, Constantin Vică guided attendees in critically examining algorithmic influence, preserving intellectual independence, and developing ethical awareness in an AI-driven society.