Category: Press release
Studying more effectively with AI: Bavarian universities test the learning success of artificial intelligence in the lecture theatre
Capturing the lecture with chat questions – students can do this with the AI assistance system OneTutor. But does the AI tutor also improve learning success? The “AIffectiveness in Education” project is researching this…
Trust and AI – bidt launches new research focus and funds twelve innovative projects
Record funding at the bidt: The new research focus “Humans and Generative AI: Trust in Co-Creation” and twelve innovative research projects will be launched in 2025 – more than ever before.
New study: Digital violence discourages people from taking on political responsibility
“Attacked & left alone” – a new study by HateAid and TUM shows: The majority of politically engaged people surveyed have already experienced digital violence. Protective measures are urgently needed.
Philosopher, thought leader, former Minister of State – Julian Nida-Rümelin honoured on his 70th birthday
The bidt director Julian Nida-Rümelin celebrated his 70th birthday. Minister of State Markus Blume and guests from academia and politics paid tribute to his work at a symposium at LMU Munich. Impressions and pictures.
The hype surrounding generative AI is levelling off – new insights into use, fears and regulation
Two years have passed since the release of ChatGPT, how has the use of generative AI developed in Germany since then? And what are the current fears? New findings from the bidt study.
Insults on social media: Only half of the attacks are reported
Criminal offences are an everyday phenomenon online. However, only around half of those affected report the incidents. Hopelessness, legal uncertainty and an apparent lack of trust in the state are some of the reasons.
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.
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.
Paradigm shift: new approach to measuring opinion power in the platform age
Youtube, X, BILD – which media brands influence public opinion and how can opinion power be measured? The ‘bidt policy brief’ outlines how opinion power monitoring can replace the tv-centred media concentration law.
Generative AI is changing school and university – key challenges
The bidt study shows how generative AI is used and perceived, particularly in an educational context. A critical examination of AI, clear guidelines and controlled examination formats are just a few of the current challenges.