Topic: Digital responsibility
The digital transformation in all areas of life leads to ethical and legal issues when digital technologies are used for the common good, ranging from ensuring digital participation to data security.
What is digital humanism — and what does it mean in times of generative AI?
Julian Nida-Rümelin examines digital humanism in the age of AI, emphasising human reason and self-determination. Digital humanism promotes ethical software development and reflected technology consumption.
The hype surrounding generative AI is levelling off – new insights into use, fears and regulation
Two years have passed since the release of ChatGPT, how has the use of generative AI developed in Germany since then? And what are the current fears? New findings from the bidt study.
Using brains, tools and AI expertise to combat disinformation: how we are strengthening trust in democracy
Which measures can help against disinformation and how can trust in democracy be strengthened? This was the topic of the event “Democracy under pressure? How AI and disinformation influence social trust”.
“Regulation of disinformation is tricky”
In this interview, Professor Lena Frischlich talks about dealing with disinformation and explains how to promote democratic resilience.
Ethical implications of hybrid teams of humans and artificial intelligence systems (Ethyde)
The project investigates conditions for the design of trustworthy AI systems in cognitive psychology experiments and implements these prototypically as demonstrators.
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.
Democracy under pressure? How AI and disinformation influence social trust
The cooperative event with the Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs sheds light on the issue of disinformation from interdisciplinary perspectives and highlights concrete measures in the fight against misinformation…
Changes Due to Generative AI: Industrialised Nations More Affected
The impact of generative AI on the labor market is likely to be less destructive than the public perceives. AI will complement work, changing the quantity and quality of tasks.
Cyberbullying Remains Widespread Among Young People
61% of adolescents experienced cyberbullying in 2023. Preventive measures and awareness should be intensified.
Data Sharing in Germany – A Challenge with Potential
The disenchantment with digitalization promises could lead to a more targeted use of digital technologies.