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SZ interview with sociologist Sabine Pfeiffer: “Humans will still be ahead of AI in 2035”

In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Sabine Pfeiffer explains how digitalization and AI are transforming our work world. At the same time, she cautions against exaggerated Silicon Valley narratives and calls for a realistic…

ARD alpha Tagesgespräch with Dr. Margret Hornsteiner: “100 days of the Merz government: Are you satisfied?”

ARD alpha Tagesgespräch with Margret Hornsteiner: “100 days of the Merz government: Are you satisfied?”

The Tagesgespräch on BR2 and ARD alpha takes stock of 100 days of the black-red coalition. Margret Hornsteiner is a studio guest who assesses developments from a political science perspective.

Tagesspiegel Background - Guest article on the potential of data spaces

Tagesspiegel Background – Guest article on the potential of data spaces

In a guest article for Tagesspiegel Background, Thomas Hess and Christoph Egle explain the need for systematic consolidation of data spaces.

The concept of trust in interdisciplinary research on human-AI interaction

The concept of trust in interdisciplinary research on human-AI interaction

How do we understand trust in AI in interdisciplinary research? This article addresses the conceptual ambiguity between different research disciplines and proposes a possible common working concept of trust in AI.

Deepfakes in der Strafverfolgung

Between reconnaissance and manipulation: deepfakes in law enforcement

Generative AI also opens up completely new possibilities in law enforcement, including the use of deepfakes to infiltrate criminal organisations. But would this be technically possible, ethically justifiable and legally feasible?

What is explainable artificial intelligence?

What is explainable artificial intelligence? How explanations influence trust in human-AI interaction

How can AI decisions be made more understandable? This article uses examples to show how explanations can be used effectively in human-AI interaction and what role they play in building trust.

Digitalisation as an opportunity: how an app can support palliative care

Digitalisation as an opportunity: how an app can support palliative care

How can digitalisation succeed in sensitive medical fields such as palliative care? In this interview, researchers from the bidt project “PALLADiUM” explain how the app they have developed improves communication and collaboration.

How much trust does generative AI deserve?

How much trust does generative AI deserve?

Generative artificial intelligence has long been part of everyday life, but how reliable are its results? In this interview, bidt Director Ute Schmid explains why trust in AI is more than just technical confidence.

The bidt at re:publica and TINCON

The bidt at re:publica and TINCON

Researchers from the bidt were prominently represented at re:publica and TINCON with talks and panels on disinformation, AI in the classroom, digital generational silos, toxic entertainment and the political handling of authenticity.

ORF article about Ute Schmid's contribution at the Digital Humanism Conference

ORF article about Ute Schmid’s contribution at the Digital Humanism Conference

Why do we need a human-centred approach to digitalisation and AI? bidt director Ute Schmid is quoted in a new ORF article.