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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…
Digital Literacy for All!
In a data-driven world, data literacy, the understanding of the algorithmic processing of data, becomes a fundamental competence for digital literacy. This knowledge and the informed handling of new – for example AI-based…
Over eight million euros for new digitisation colleges at universities throughout Bavaria
Qualifying students for digital transformation – Bavaria’s Minister of Science Markus Blume approves funding recommendations for the establishment of 13 digitalisation colleges at 17 universities throughout Bavaria.
Could mobile internet infrastructure mitigate the regional connectivity gap in Germany?
The uneven provision of digital infrastructure between regions in Germany can hinder digital participation. Using detailed regional data on wired and mobile internet availability, we show that the expansion of mobile data infrastructure…
“It’s about bringing different perspectives into the development and design process of AI technology.”
We spoke with Professor Ruth Müller at the For..Net Symposium about the development of AI technology. She advocates strengthening diversity and inclusion.
Fighting fake news on social media: What can be done?
What can be done? Policy makers combat fake news on social media by promoting fact checkers on the one hand and media literacy initiatives on the other. As one example, the European Union, has recently provided significant…
Understanding, detecting, and mitigating online misogyny against politically active women
Radicalisation, hate speech and hostility towards politically active women are on the rise – especially in social media, online forums or chats. A bidt-funded project aims to better understand the content and dynamics…
More digital than expected? The 65+ demographic on the Internet
Older people are on the internet almost as often as other age groups, but the type of internet use differs in detail. In addition, the 65+ age group estimates their digital skills to be significantly lower.
Solidarity with Ukraine
The bidt stands in solidarity with Ukraine and our thoughts are with all the people affected by this war.
New bidt committees: Advisory Board and Board of Trustees
The aim of bidt is to better understand developments and challenges of the digital transformation and to contribute to shaping the digital future in a responsible and public-spirited way. In future, the work of bidt will be accompanied…