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?
Legal uncertainty through generative AI? Reform considerations for the promotion of system trust at universities. Academic framework for fair AI regulation in exams
This research project examines the possibilities for universities to use AI in exams and to prepare students for a digital working world.
AI in Journalism: The Impact of Generative AI on Objectivity and Dialogic Openness in Climate Debates
The project is investigating how AI in climate protection can help to increase the willingness to accept messages and promote an objective debate with counter-arguments.
How “human” should justice be? Psychological determinants of trust in co-creation with generative AI in the context of the legal system
The project analyses psychological processes that foster or hinder trust in generative AI in legal contexts and examines the acceptance and perspectives of various actors.
Authoritarian AI: How Large Language Models (LLMs) Align With Russia’s Propaganda
This project investigates how, and with what consequences, are LLMs developed under strict oversight and censorship in contemporary Russia. And what impact do authoritarian data (tainted by censorship) have as they are fed into…
DigiSem Podcast
At the CAIS in Bochum, doctoral researchers and postdocs discussed the topic of “digital freedom” at the Digitalisation Research Seminar (DigiSem) in October. The conference and selected projects are presented in the English-language…
Does social media literacy help to improve mood and body image?
Many experts agree that social media can negatively affect mental health. An interdisciplinary Working Group explored the impact of social media literacy on users’ mood and body image and present their results.
Moral courage on social media platforms
How do bystanders behave as witnesses to uncivil behaviour online? An online experiment conducted by the Department of Communication and Media provides answers to this question.
Insults on social media: Only half of the attacks are reported
Criminal offences are an everyday phenomenon online. However, only around half of those affected report the incidents. Hopelessness, legal uncertainty and an apparent lack of trust in the state are some of the reasons.
Insults on social media: How affected are users on social media and how do they defend themselves?
Insults on social media are not a new phenomenon. According to a recent bidt study, users experience insults more frequently offline than online. Almost half never report online attacks. These are the reasons.
AI: Key Technology for the German Economy
AI knowledge is particularly in demand in the German economy. Different knowledge is prioritized depending on the region.