Research area: Communication and Society

Dr Fabian Mehring, State Minister of Digital Affairsas a guest at bidt

State Minister of Digital Affairs Dr Fabian Mehring as a guest at bidt

During his visit to the bidt, we spoke with State Minister of Digital Affairs Dr. Fabian Mehring about important topics of digital transformation, including generative artificial intelligence and the fight against disinformation…

Fit for voice-based AI systems

The functioning of language-based AI systems is often opaque. A model-based online platform aims to promote the confident use of these systems and help shape the digital future.

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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.

Promoting digital competence and critical judgement in the age of artificial intelligence

How well prepared is Europe for generative AI and an increasingly digitalized society? Experts discussed this at the bidt event “More digital literacy for Europe in times of generative AI“ in Brussels.

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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.