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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.
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…