Category: Blog
Digital science communication: ways to achieve digital visibility (Part 1/2)
Digital visibility helps researchers make their work discoverable, build networks and reach a variety of audiences. This blog post outlines key approaches and formats for digital science communication.
Digital Science Communication: Strategies for Media Relations and Public Spaces of Conflict (Part 2/2)
Digital visibility can make research more effective, but also brings scrutiny, criticism and controversy. Good science communication therefore needs preparation, role awareness and strategies for dealing with public attention.
Chat control decoded: An interdisciplinary perspective
Since the European Commission first proposed chat monitoring, there has been disagreement about its possible implementation and the consequences of scanning communications for the purpose of protecting children.
General fitness of employees for the digital transformation: use of the bidt digital barometer self-assessment test of digital skills in companies
The short version of DigCompSAT from the bidt Digital Barometer has proven to be an effective tool in a pilot project for quickly and efficiently assessing the digital competence level of employees in a company.
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.
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? 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.
Asking the right questions: Tips for better AI answers
How can you achieve better results with the right prompts? This article provides an overview of key terms, strategies and application examples relating to generative AI and language-based models.
Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression
How do citizens worldwide view content moderation and freedom of speech? A new study explores public attitudes on balancing free speech, preventing harm, and tackling misinformation in the digital age.
Does social media literacy help to improve mood and body image?
Many experts agree that social media can negatively affect mental health. An interdisciplinary Working Group explored the impact of social media literacy on users’ mood and body image and present their results.