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?
An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Technical and Legal Hurdles in GDPR Compliance of Software Systems
Companies developing software systems need to assure compliance with personal data protection norms. This blog post elaborates on the legal and technological aspects of software system compliance, and specifically focuses on the cornerstone…
Why does research on digital transformation “live” on dialogue?
Alexander Pretschner, Chairman of the bidt Board of Directors, and Margret Hornsteiner, Head of Communications and Dialogue, talking about dialogue-oriented research.
Fighting fake news on social media: What can be done?
What can be done? Policy makers combat fake news on social media by promoting fact checkers on the one hand and media literacy initiatives on the other. As one example, the European Union, has recently provided significant…
Understanding, detecting, and mitigating online misogyny against politically active women
Radicalisation, hate speech and hostility towards politically active women are on the rise – especially in social media, online forums or chats. A bidt-funded project aims to better understand the content and dynamics…