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Data portability pays off: a data portability option improves user perception of online services

A bidt-funded project has investigated how data-sharing options affect the willingness to use and pay for online services.

Trust in AI for medical decisions

The bidt project “Responsibility gaps in human-machine interactions” investigates the appropriate trust in machines for medical decisions.

Change of perspective is enormously important

Dr. Andreas Wenninger is research coordinator at bidt. In his role, he combines different perspectives from research and science management.

Five questions for Christoph Bornschein

What do experts think about digitalisation? What questions and challenges do they deal with? And how do they themselves deal with modern means of communication? We asked Christoph Bornschein, member of the bidt Advisory Board,…

Early detection of breast cancer, political polarisation and fake news: Around three million euros for seven projects by top scientific talents

The Free State is funding digitisation projects by excellent young researchers at the universities in Bayreuth, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Munich and Regensburg with a total of around three million euros. The selected researchers…

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.

Keeping an eye on the big picture

As managing director, Christoph Egle keeps an eye on the big picture at bidt. The political scientist organises the processes that steer the institute’s research, from the strategic direction of research and determination…

An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Technical and Legal Hurdles in GDPR Compliance of Software Systems

Companies developing software systems need to assure compliance with personal data protection norms. This blog post elaborates on the legal and technological aspects of software system compliance, and specifically focuses on the cornerstone…

Working from Home: New Normal for Employees?

What seemed unthinkable a few years ago is now being discussed as the new normal: Since the outbreak of the corona pandemic, many employees are increasingly working from home – and it is already becoming apparent that…

Why does research on digital transformation “live” on dialogue?

Alexander Pretschner, Chairman of the bidt Board of Directors, and Margret Hornsteiner, Head of Communications and Dialogue, talking about dialogue-oriented research.