Topic: Digital politics
Digitalisation as a cross-sectional issue presents particular challenges for policymakers. Digital policy unites the social and political questions and responsibilities arising from digital transformation.
The bidt in the Bavarian State Parliament: Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri talks about hate speech online and political participation
On 22 March 2025, the Bavarian State Parliament hosted the third congress “FiP! – Women in parliaments!”. Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri gave a speech on the challenges and options for action in dealing with online…
Fay Carathanassis on BR24 about the legal options for combating disinformation
In BR24-#Faktenfuchs, Fay Carathanassis explains which legal options are available to combat disinformation.
Alexander Pretschner interviewed by BR24 about Open AI in Munich
In the BR24 news, Alexander Pretschner talks about what makes Munich particularly attractive for Open AI and what it means for them to settle there.
Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression
How do citizens worldwide view content moderation and freedom of speech? A new study explores public attitudes on balancing free speech, preventing harm, and tackling misinformation in the digital age.
Steliyana Doseva in the BR Podcast “IQ – Wissenschaft und Lehre”
In the BR podcast “IQ – Wissenschaft und Lehre” Steliyana Doseva talks about current research findings on the topic of insults on social media.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Elections: Uses, Preferences, and Trust
The project analyses how German political parties use generative AI, its influence on election campaigns and on public trust.
Using brains, tools and AI expertise to combat disinformation: how we are strengthening trust in democracy
Which measures can help against disinformation and how can trust in democracy be strengthened? This was the topic of the event “Democracy under pressure? How AI and disinformation influence social trust”.
“bidt Perspektiven” on the topic of disinformation at Bayerischer Rundfunk
Prof Dr Frischlich and Prof Dr Pretschner spoke to BR about disinformation and how to deal with it.
“Regulation of disinformation is tricky”
In this interview, Professor Lena Frischlich talks about dealing with disinformation and explains how to promote democratic resilience.
What disinformation is and how to recognise it
Disinformation threatens our democracy. But what is disinformation and how can you recognise it? A guide plus a comprehensive overview with links to fact checks, further information and materials for various target groups.