Category: Guest contribution

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.

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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?

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?

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With a boost and the will to shape — how politicians can shape generative AI

Kirsten Rulf, Partner at BCG and member of the bidt Advisory Board, makes three suggestions on how policymakers can actively shape AI with the help of science. Because the window of opportunity is closing.

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…

Cultural, regulatory and behavioural economic perspectives on data disclosure decisions

The workshop “Vectors of Data Disclosure” deepened the discussion of cultural, regulatory and behavioural economic perspectives on data protection and personal data disclosure.