Research area: Law and Ethics
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Legal uncertainty through generative AI? Reform considerations for the promotion of system trust at universities. Academic framework for fair AI regulation in exams (AFFAIRE)
This research project examines the possibilities for universities to use AI in exams and to prepare students for a digital working world.
New study: Digital violence discourages people from taking on political responsibility
“Attacked & left alone” – a new study by HateAid and TUM shows: The majority of politically engaged people surveyed have already experienced digital violence. Protective measures are urgently needed.
Human-Centered Specification-Driven Software Engineering with Generative AI (AI-SPEC2SW)
The project explores a specification-driven approach to software development that eliminates the need for programming skills, aiming to empower individuals to design digital technologies and thereby enhance the digital sovereignty…
How “human” should justice be? Psychological determinants of trust in co-creation with generative AI in the context of the legal system (Gerechte KI)
The project analyses psychological processes that foster or hinder trust in generative AI in legal contexts and examines the acceptance and perspectives of various actors.
For the Greater Good? Deepfakes in Criminal Prosecution (FoGG)
The project brings together expertise from criminal law, law enforcement, business informatics and philosophy to examine the question of under what circumstances and to what extent the use of AI and deepfakes in law enforcement…