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Successful start of the qualification programme Digitalisation Research

The bidt, CAIS and Weizenbaum Institute have developed a joint qualification programme in digitalisation research to promote their young researchers.

Portrait: Sabine Pfeiffer

Sabine Pfeiffer, a sociologist, conducts research on the relationship between individuals, technology, and organisations, as well as the impact of digital transformation on society.

“A kind of organ donor card for data use can facilitate innovation in medical technology”

Stefan Vilsmeier founded the company Brainlab over 30 years ago. An interview about using data for life-saving medical technology.

Data use for medicine, administration and justice

On the occasion of the For..Net Symposium 2023, Dirk Heckmann talks about why the use of data is so relevant for medicine, administration and justice.

All thumbs up? What makes software morally good

An interview with Jan Gogoll on the question of when software is morally good and why ethical factors should be included in software development.

What is … ChatGPT?

The bidt encyclopaedia entry explains the technical modes of operation of ChatGPT and addresses the risks and potentials of the technology.

FAZ guest article about ChatGPT in exam situations

In their guest article in the FAZ, Alexander Pretschner, Jan Gogoll and Dirk Heckmann explore the question of what influence ChatGPT will have on examinations in educational institutions.

Artificial intelligence in court

The use of algorithms and AI by the police to avert danger is controversial. Now, for the first time, the Federal Constitutional Court has taken a comprehensive position on the matter.

Palliative care: Cautious digitisation of a technologically disconnected working world

How can innovative digital systems support the demanding, multi-professional collaboration of palliative care professionals? The PALLADiUM project is investigating this question.

Talking about the “What?” and “How?” of AI ethics

In this blog post, Jan Gogoll explains why it is becoming increasingly important for systems incorporating AI to be designed in an ethical and responsible manner.