Topic: Digital public sphere
Digital media, fake news, and the power of opinions – never before have we had access to so much information. How can we shape public discourse, political coordination, and participation? What rules are necessary for a digital public sphere?
Digitalisation research as the basis for a digitally sovereign and networked society: Meeting with Federal Minister Bär and the Network of Institutes for Digitalisation Research in Berlin
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.
Between criticism and campaigning: On the strategic use of media hostility in digital crisis discourse (CRASH – Crisis And Strategic Hostility)
The project analyses how anti-media messages spread in digital public spheres during crises, which actors are involved, and how AI-supported chatbot interventions can help counter disinformation campaigns.
Development of AI-supported conversation training to foster democratic exchange (DemocraGPT)
The research project DemocraGPT examines how large language models can support people in challenging political conversations, reduce reactance, and strengthen democratic conversational culture.
Portrait: Andreas Jungherr
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.
Graduate Centre for doctoral candidates: Application phase started
The bidt is launching the call for applications for the Graduate Centre for doctoral students: Doctoral projects on digital transformation will receive €3,000 per year in funding, as well as further training and networking…
DigiMeet 2025: Global perspectives on platform governance
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.