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.
From responsible medical decisions to online youth protection in the age of AI: around five million Euro for young researchers on artificial intelligence
“The AI talents of today will shape our society of tomorrow,” says the Minister of State for Science, Markus Blume. Ten new postdocs have been selected for the bidt Graduate Center’s funding program.
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?
E-Government in Comparison
The advancing digitization of public administration does not equally benefit all social groups and nations.
Gender Gap in Digital Competences
Compared to men, women rate their digital skills lower, particularly in IT security topics, yet show a stronger willingness to improve.
Administrative Digitisation Fails Due to Institutional Hurdles
The implementation of the Online Access Act is failing due to institutional hurdles of the German federal system.
Generative AI: What users and non-users think about regulation
The EU’s AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024. But what does the public think about the regulation of AI? And what factors influence the desire for regulation? An overview.
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.
With a boost and the will to shape — how politicians can shape generative AI
Kirsten Rulf, Partner at BCG and member of the bidt Advisory Board, makes three suggestions on how policymakers can actively shape AI with the help of science. Because the window of opportunity is closing.
Intrusion into personal devices by law enforcement authorities (SEpES)
The interdisciplinary research project examines aspects of societal acceptance and the legal framework of intrusion into private devices by law enforcement authorities from the perspective of law, computer science and social…