Research area: Communication and Society
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.
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.
