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FAZ guest article on the importance of social media for freedom of expression
In their FAZ guest article, Thomas Hess and Julian Nida-Rümelin, Jan Schillmöller and Andreas Wenninger explore the role social media play in rational discourse in an enlightened democracy.
Asking the right questions: Tips for better AI answers
How can you achieve better results with the right prompts? This article provides an overview of key terms, strategies and application examples relating to generative AI and language-based models.
Julian Nida-Rümelin in Bayern 2 discussion on dealing with digital transformation and AI
Julian Nida-Rümelin discussed in the Bayern2 podcast “Echt und ehrlich! Reden übers Leben” with systems engineer Jasvin Bhasin about the skills we need now for a vibrant future.
“We want to understand where AI tutors can be put to good use”
In this interview, Professor Alexander Pretschner talks about the AI assistance system OneTutor and where AI tutors can be put to good use.
The bidt in the Bavarian State Parliament: Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri talks about hate speech online and political participation
On 22 March 2025, the Bavarian State Parliament hosted the third congress “FiP! – Women in parliaments!”. Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri gave a speech on the challenges and options for action in dealing with online…
Studying more effectively with AI: Bavarian universities test the learning success of artificial intelligence in the lecture theatre
Capturing the lecture with chat questions – students can do this with the AI assistance system OneTutor. But does the AI tutor also improve learning success? The “AIffectiveness in Education” project is researching this…
Fay Carathanassis on BR24 about the legal options for combating disinformation
In BR24-#Faktenfuchs, Fay Carathanassis explains which legal options are available to combat disinformation.
Alexander Pretschner interviewed by BR24 about Open AI in Munich
In the BR24 news, Alexander Pretschner talks about what makes Munich particularly attractive for Open AI and what it means for them to settle there.
Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression
How do citizens worldwide view content moderation and freedom of speech? A new study explores public attitudes on balancing free speech, preventing harm, and tackling misinformation in the digital age.
Steliyana Doseva in the BR Podcast “IQ – Wissenschaft und Lehre”
In the BR podcast “IQ – Wissenschaft und Lehre” Steliyana Doseva talks about current research findings on the topic of insults on social media.