Research area: Communication and Society
Lack of Transparency and Traceability of AI Applications
Developing comprehensible and explainable AI requires specific incentives for the development of more transparent systems.
Insufficient Preparation for the Digital World of Work at School
Career starters criticize the insufficient teaching of digital skills in school and training.
Preventive Measures Against Cyberbullying Decreased During the Pandemic
The study examines the development of cyberbullying amid pandemic-related changes in the school environment.
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.
Scientific Writing with AI: Insights, Challenges, and Best Practices
This study examines ChatGPT’s impact on scientific writing by comparing abstracts created with and without AI assistance.
ChatGPT in schools and universities — a turning point for learning and teaching?
The quality of ChatGPT was surprising at the beginning. The first effects on the German education system quickly became apparent. What developments can be expected? An interview with Ute Schmid and Dirk Heckmann.
When is generative AI “good” — and when is it “good enough”?
Generative AI such as ChatGPT has enormous potential, but the use of these assistance tools requires a realistic expectation management. Alexander Pretschner discusses issues surrounding generative AI.
Digital humanism – what it is and what it entails
Klaus Staudacher explains the concept of digital humanism to make the consequences of digital transformation tangible as an opportunity for individuals.
The role of humour in the climate crisis
What role does humorous content such as memes play in the climate discourse? A team of researchers in the KLIMA-MEMES project is investigating this question. Initial findings were presented at re:publica24.