Research area: Law and Ethics

Executives Criticise Backlog in Digitalisation

A majority of citizens feel digitalization has too little priority in politics despite the backlog.

Lack of Transparency and Traceability of AI Applications

Developing comprehensible and explainable AI requires specific incentives for the development of more transparent systems.

E-Government in Comparison

The advancing digitization of public administration does not equally benefit all social groups and nations.

AI Trends Show Increase in Importance

The annually published AI Index Report examines and documents technical, economic, and societal trends related to AI.

Administrative Digitisation Fails Due to Institutional Hurdles

The implementation of the Online Access Act is failing due to institutional hurdles of the German federal system.

Improving Road Transport and Public Transport by Providing Mobility Data

The majority of citizens would share personal mobility data to improve traffic and public transport.

Generative AI: What users and non-users think about regulation

The EU’s AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024. But what does the public think about the regulation of AI? And what factors influence the desire for regulation? An overview.

The bidt is part of the Bavarian Alliance against Disinformation

The Bavarian Alliance against Disinformation aims to sensitise the population to the dangers of fake news and targeted manipulation on the internet. The bidt is providing scientific support for the initiative.

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With a boost and the will to shape — how politicians can shape generative AI

Kirsten Rulf, Partner at BCG and member of the bidt Advisory Board, makes three suggestions on how policymakers can actively shape AI with the help of science. Because the window of opportunity is closing.