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?
Preventive Measures Against Cyberbullying Decreased During the Pandemic
The study examines the development of cyberbullying amid pandemic-related changes in the school environment.
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.
When robots write newspapers: Will the public trust AI journalism?
How does the news audience react when journalistic articles are labelled as products of generative AI? A bidt research project is analysing trust in AI journalism.
Five questions for Judith Wittwer
What do experts think about digitalisation? And how do they themselves deal with modern means of communication? We asked Judith Wittwer, editor-in-chief of the SZ and member of the bidt board of trustees, five questions.
When is generative AI “good” — and when is it “good enough”?
Generative AI such as ChatGPT has enormous potential, but the use of these assistance tools requires a realistic expectation management. Alexander Pretschner discusses issues surrounding generative AI.
The role of humour in the climate crisis
What role does humorous content such as memes play in the climate discourse? A team of researchers in the KLIMA-MEMES project is investigating this question. Initial findings were presented at re:publica24.
Monitoring opinion power: A new approach to ensure diverse opinion formation in the platform age
This policy brief shows how contemporary opinion power monitoring could look like and outlines the need for action.
