Category: Article
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.
What disinformation is and how to recognise it
Disinformation threatens our democracy. But what is disinformation and how can you recognise it? A guide plus a comprehensive overview with links to fact checks, further information and materials for various target groups.
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?
When robots write newspapers: Will the public trust AI journalism?
How does the news audience react when journalistic articles are labelled as products of generative AI? A bidt research project is analysing trust in AI journalism.
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.
Digital humanism – what it is and what it entails
Klaus Staudacher explains the concept of digital humanism to make the consequences of digital transformation tangible as an opportunity for individuals.
New Digital Strategy: Classification on the topic of governance
Following the adoption of the digital strategy by the Federal Government on 31 August, bidt Managing Director Dr. Christoph Egle will present his views on the topics of coordination and governance.
Digital transformation in dialogue: User-friendliness as a legal principle in the Bavarian Digital Act
In his guest article, bidt director Dirk Heckmann discusses the aspect of “digital transformation in dialogue” from a jurisprudential perspective and addresses user-friendliness as a legal principle in the Bavarian…
What is software?
What is software? The word Software is on everybody’s lips; software engineering is considered the key discipline par excellence and it is said that software “eats the world”. In this article, we explain: what software…
Explain clearly, debunk fake news
The social consequences of the Corona pandemic are far-reaching. Hannah Schmid-Petri explains what lessons science communication can learn.