Topic: Digital politics

To mark the publication of the anthology ‘Recht und Sicherheit der Digitalisierung’ by bidt Director Dirk Heckmann, bidt and TUM CDPS hosted an evening lecture on digitalisation, democracy and law.

Federal Minister Dorothee Bär met with the Network of Institutes for Digitalisation Research (NIfD). The meeting focused on the contribution of digitalisation research to a digitally sovereign and democratic society.

Startups4State taps into collaboration potential between digital start-ups and public administration by analysing barriers and developing models that advance digital transformation in the public sector.

The research project DemocraGPT examines how large language models can support people in challenging political conversations, reduce reactance, and strengthen democratic conversational culture.

Political communication with digital media forms the core of Andreas Jungherr’s research. The bidt director’s approach is comprehensive. Instead of focusing on just one perspective, he seeks to gain an overall view.

During Markus Blume’s visit to TUM, initial results from the bidt project ‘AIffectiveness in Education’ were presented: AI tools such as OneTutor support students and open up new possibilities in university teaching.

DigiMeet connects young researchers and promotes dialogue on the social, political and technological conditions of digital transformation. Focus for 2025: Design and regulation of digital platforms.

How do social media influence political communication? At the 2025 Medientage München, bidt Director Andreas Jungherr discussed algorithms, emotions and how digital public spheres are becoming more democratic.