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Between reconnaissance and manipulation: deepfakes in law enforcement
Generative AI also opens up completely new possibilities in law enforcement, including the use of deepfakes to infiltrate criminal organisations. But would this be technically possible, ethically justifiable and legally feasible?
What is explainable artificial intelligence? How explanations influence trust in human-AI interaction
How can AI decisions be made more understandable? This article uses examples to show how explanations can be used effectively in human-AI interaction and what role they play in building trust.
Digitalisation as an opportunity: how an app can support palliative care
How can digitalisation succeed in sensitive medical fields such as palliative care? In this interview, researchers from the bidt project “PALLADiUM” explain how the app they have developed improves communication and collaboration.
How much trust does generative AI deserve?
Generative artificial intelligence has long been part of everyday life, but how reliable are its results? In this interview, bidt Director Ute Schmid explains why trust in AI is more than just technical confidence.
The bidt at re:publica and TINCON
Researchers from the bidt were prominently represented at re:publica and TINCON with talks and panels on disinformation, AI in the classroom, digital generational silos, toxic entertainment and the political handling of authenticity.
ORF article about Ute Schmid’s contribution at the Digital Humanism Conference
Why do we need a human-centred approach to digitalisation and AI? bidt director Ute Schmid is quoted in a new ORF article.
AI assistant OneTutor in Deutschlandfunk and FAZ podcasts
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the AI assistance system OneTutor for university teaching? This is the topic of two recent podcast episodes.
bidt research focus in cover story of Spiegel supplement on trust in AI
The new bidt research focus “Humans and Generative AI: Trust in Co-Creation“ is presented in the SPIEGEL supplement “StarkesLandBayern” from May 2025.
Political scientist Andreas Jungherr becomes a new member of the bidt Board of Directors
What impact is digitalisation having on politics and society? Political scientist Andreas Jungherr joins the Board of Directors of the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation.
Networking, promotion, visibility: bidt is a member of the Network of Institutes for Digitisation Research (NIfD)
Six research institutes are pooling their expertise in the Network of Institutes for Digitalisation Research (NIfD) in order to analyse and help shape the digital transformation from a fundamental scientific perspective.