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“Never gonna give you up” – under this slogan, around 30,000 people gathered at re:publica/TINCON in Berlin – Europe’s leading digital conference. Once again this year, the bidt was represented at the event with four…

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.

Jan Gogoll and Niina Zuber explain how ethical reflection can be integrated into agile software development—and why AI coding assistants cannot replace human responsibility.

What might a shared digital infrastructure for public services in Germany look like? In a Deutschlandfunk feature, Professor Sabine Pfeiffer explains the unresolved issues surrounding the project.

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.

Professor Ute Schmid has been awarded the 2026 Communicator Prize. The director of bidt is being honoured for her commitment to communicating artificial intelligence in a way that is both accessible and socially responsible.

At the closed meeting of the bidt research focus “Generative AI: Trust in Co-Creation”, all ten projects discussed their latest findings, shared concepts of trust and the next steps in their interdisciplinary collaboration.

The 2026 SZ Digital Summit focused on Europe’s digital future, with a particular emphasis on AI, security and sovereignty.

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.

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.