Category: Press release
Three new bidt projects are bolstering research into the economy, the labour market and digital transformation
With three new research projects, the bidt is strengthening its Economy and Labour research area. The projects focus on AI in organisations, the digital labour market, and the transformation of public-sector organisations.
Communicator Award 2026: Ute Schmid honoured for outstanding science communication on artificial intelligence
Ute Schmid has been awarded the 2026 Communicator Prize. The award recognises her long-standing commitment to explaining artificial intelligence in an accessible way and to fostering informed debate.
The debate over a social media ban: facts rather than gut feelings
Researchers from bidt, CAIS, and the Weizenbaum Institute provide an evidence-based perspective on social media bans for children and teenagers and warn against rushed political measures.
Forests in transition: the ROOT research project makes changes visible and usable
To mark the conclusion of the “ROOT – Real-Time Earth Observation of Forest Dynamics and Biodiversity” project, the “ROOT Forest Monitor” app was unveiled, which is already available for practical use.
The AI tool OneTutor in higher education: study shows high levels of acceptance as a learning aid
The AI tool OneTutor is widely accepted in higher education. A study by bidt shows that the tool primarily supports students in exam preparation and serves as a meaningful complement to traditional forms of learning.
Sabine Pfeiffer to become the new Chair of the bidt Board of Directors
Effective April 1, 2026, Professor Sabine Pfeiffer, a sociologist of work, will succeed Professor Alexander Pretschner as chair of the bidt’s Board of Directors. At the same time, two new staff positions will be created.
bidt launches three new research projects on digital administration, democratic capacity and media hostility of digital discourses
Three new research projects will start at bidt in 2026: for the socially relevant use of AI, for innovative administrative modernisation, and for a resilient digital public sphere.
bidt-Digitalbarometer 2025: Digital skills are essential in everyday life
The “bidt-Digitalbarometer 2025” shows that digital skills are key for everyday life, work and participation. Skill levels rise slightly, but differences remain. The study examines developments across life stages.
Political scientist Andreas Jungherr becomes a new member of the bidt Board of Directors
What impact is digitalisation having on politics and society? Political scientist Andreas Jungherr joins the Board of Directors of the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation.
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…