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Julian Nida-Rümelin in Bayern 2 discussion on dealing with digital transformation and AI
Julian Nida-Rümelin discussed in the Bayern2 podcast “Echt und ehrlich! Reden übers Leben” with systems engineer Jasvin Bhasin about the skills we need now for a vibrant future.
“We want to understand where AI tutors can be put to good use”
In this interview, Professor Alexander Pretschner talks about the AI assistance system OneTutor and where AI tutors can be put to good use.
The bidt in the Bavarian State Parliament: Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri talks about hate speech online and political participation
On 22 March 2025, the Bavarian State Parliament hosted the third congress “FiP! – Women in parliaments!”. Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri gave a speech on the challenges and options for action in dealing with online…
Studying more effectively with AI: Bavarian universities test the learning success of artificial intelligence in the lecture theatre
Capturing the lecture with chat questions – students can do this with the AI assistance system OneTutor. But does the AI tutor also improve learning success? The “AIffectiveness in Education” project is researching this…
Trust and AI – bidt launches new research focus and funds twelve innovative projects
Record funding at the bidt: The new research focus “Humans and Generative AI: Trust in Co-Creation” and twelve innovative research projects will be launched in 2025 – more than ever before.
What is digital humanism — and what does it mean in times of generative AI?
Julian Nida-Rümelin examines digital humanism in the age of AI, emphasising human reason and self-determination. Digital humanism promotes ethical software development and reflected technology consumption.
When is generative AI “good” — and when is it “good enough”?
Generative AI such as ChatGPT has enormous potential, but the use of these assistance tools requires a realistic expectation management. Alexander Pretschner discusses issues surrounding generative AI.
The role of humour in the climate crisis
What role does humorous content such as memes play in the climate discourse? A team of researchers in the KLIMA-MEMES project is investigating this question. Initial findings were presented at re:publica24.
Demo Day of the digitalisation colleges: Innovative projects and creative solutions
Innovative minds and creative thinkers came together for the Demo Day of the digitalisation colleges. Students presented their pioneering projects, which were honoured in various categories.
“The law alone cannot explain how data protection actually works in different countries.”
In this interview, Professor Kai von Lewinski reveals exciting results from the “Vectors of Data Disclosure” project, a comparative study on the use of personal data.