Research area: Communication and Society
Insults on social media: How affected are users on social media and how do they defend themselves?
Insults on social media are not a new phenomenon. According to a recent bidt study, users experience insults more frequently offline than online. Almost half never report online attacks. These are the reasons.
The bidt is a member of AI4Democracy
The mission of the AI4Democracy Impact Alliance is to unite different perspectives to harness AI for the benefit of society. Many organisations are involved in this initiative, including the bidt.
Why do we need a law against digital violence?
Almost every other person has experienced online insults. A law against digital violence is intended to provide a remedy. What hurdles are to be overcome in the fight against digital violence?
AI improves colorectal cancer screening
The GI-Vision project uses artificial intelligence to improve the early detection of colorectal cancer. By enabling more precise polyp detection and classification, it enhances and optimizes diagnostic accuracy.
Communication via Messenger Services Has Risen Sharply
The use of messenger services continues to increase in both private and professional contexts.
Computer Science Lessons Advocated as a Compulsory Subject
A majority of parents see mandatory computer science classes as good preparation for their children’s working life.
Digital Divide on the Rise
Individuals with higher digital skills also demonstrate greater resilience and adaptability to digitization.
Great Desire for More Digital Administrative Services
The majority of citizens have little understanding of the slow digitization of German administration.
High Expectations of AI
A large majority of the population sees AI primarily as an opportunity – both for the German economy and for themselves personally.