Topic: Digital society
How can society successfully undergo digital transformation? From the state of digitalisation in Germany to questions regarding its benefits for the common good, social change requires a dialogue prioritising knowledge transfer.
Ute Schmid in “Forschung & Lehre” on AI in education
In “Forschung & Lehre”, Ute Schmid talks about the potential applications and challenges of using AI in teaching.
New study: Digital violence discourages people from taking on political responsibility
“Attacked & left alone” – a new study by HateAid and TUM shows: The majority of politically engaged people surveyed have already experienced digital violence. Protective measures are urgently needed.
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.
Algorithmic Bias From a User Perspective: Assessment, Impact, Interventions
Texts and pictures created with generative AI can be heavily biased against women and minorities. The aim of this project is to gain insight into the phenomenon, its effects, and potential countermeasures.
Self-Regulated and skilled interaction with generative AI: Diagnosis and training
From the perspective of self-regulated learning, the project investigates which competences students have for interacting with generative AI and how they use them.
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…
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Elections: Uses, Preferences, and Trust
The project analyses how German political parties use generative AI, its influence on election campaigns and on public trust.
Philosopher, thought leader, former Minister of State – Julian Nida-Rümelin honoured on his 70th birthday
The bidt director Julian Nida-Rümelin celebrated his 70th birthday. Minister of State Markus Blume and guests from academia and politics paid tribute to his work at a symposium at LMU Munich. Impressions and pictures.
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.