Archive: Publications
Monitoring opinion power: A new approach to ensure diverse opinion formation in the platform age
This policy brief shows how contemporary opinion power monitoring could look like and outlines the need for action.
Prevalence and acceptance of generative AI at schools and universities
The study examines the use, perception, and concerns regarding generative artificial intelligence among pupils at school and university students.
More is more: Better employee data protection for comprehensive use of workplace data
Dr Mena Teebken and Prof Thomas Hess identify the key challenges of data protection in the workplace. Five recommendations are intended to strengthen employees’ trust in data protection and address the needs of companies.
Prevalence and acceptance of working from home at the end of 2023
The ninth survey on the topic of home office (September 12–22, 2023) examines, among other things, corporate identification and the significance of working from home for employee recruitment.
Prevalence and acceptance of generative AI in Germany and in German workplaces
Generative artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in the working environment. The study examines the use, perception and concerns about generative artificial intelligence.
bidt-Digitalbarometer.international
The German population lags behind in digital skills compared to other European countries, according to the new “bidt-Digitalbarometer.international”.
Closing gaps: Dealing responsibly with IT security gaps
Practically exploitable vulnerabilities threaten the IT security of private and state infrastructures. Nevertheless, appropriate vulnerability management is often lacking. The policy brief outlines the status quo and shows…
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in October 2022
The eighth home office survey (14-28 October 2022) examines the prevalence and acceptance of home office in Germany against the backdrop of the current energy crisis.
Effects of data portability on the willingness to use and pay for online services
Based on a conjoint analysis, the working paper examines the influence of actively communicating data portability on the willingness to use e-mail services.
Increased Digitalisation as a Result of the Coronavirus? Home office in March & June 2022
The sixth (03.-20.03.2022) and seventh (22.-29.06.2022) surveys examine the practice and acceptance of home office in Germany against the background of the expired home office obligation in March 2022.