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From responsible medical decisions to online youth protection in the age of AI: around five million Euro for young researchers on artificial intelligence

“The AI talents of today will shape our society of tomorrow,” says the Minister of State for Science, Markus Blume. Ten new postdocs have been selected for the bidt Graduate Center’s funding program.

The bidt is a member of AI4Democracy

The mission of the AI4Democracy Impact Alliance is to unite different perspectives to harness AI for the benefit of society. Many organisations are involved in this initiative, including the bidt.

Why do we need a law against digital violence?

Why do we need a law against digital violence?

Almost every other person has experienced online insults. A law against digital violence is intended to provide a remedy. What hurdles are to be overcome in the fight against digital violence?

Softwareentwickler werden nicht durch KI ersetzt

FAZ guest article on the role of AI in software development

In an FAZ guest article, Alexander Pretschner explains why AI will not replace software engineers.

AI improves colorectal cancer screening

The GI-Vision project uses artificial intelligence to improve the early detection of colorectal cancer. By enabling more precise polyp detection and classification, it enhances and optimizes diagnostic accuracy.

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Professor Allister Loder about his time at the bidt Graduate Centre

Allister Loder was part of the first cohort of the Graduate Centre for two years and now shares his experiences: On academic self-organisation, interdisciplinary research and what he personally takes away from it.

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Joint forces for the next generation of scientists in digitalisation research

Good news for young researchers: The HBI joins the cooperation of the German Internet Institutes bidt, CAIS and WI. The common goals are qualification, networking, career advancement and much more.

Generative AI: What users and non-users think about regulation

The EU’s AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024. But what does the public think about the regulation of AI? And what factors influence the desire for regulation? An overview.

The bidt is part of the Bavarian Alliance against Disinformation

The Bavarian Alliance against Disinformation aims to sensitise the population to the dangers of fake news and targeted manipulation on the internet. The bidt is providing scientific support for the initiative.

Scientific Writing with AI: Insights, Challenges, and Best Practices

This study examines ChatGPT’s impact on scientific writing by comparing abstracts created with and without AI assistance.