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?
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.
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.
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?
Professor Allister Loder about his time at the bidt Graduate Centre
Allister Loder was part of the first cohort of the Graduate Centre for two years and now shares his experiences: On academic self-organisation, interdisciplinary research and what he personally takes away from it.
Germany’s Digital Strategy: Lack of Progress and High Levels of Dissatisfaction
Germany’s digital strategy fails mainly due to a diffusion of responsibility and poor coordination.
Great Desire for More Digital Administrative Services
The majority of citizens have little understanding of the slow digitization of German administration.