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.
Communication via Messenger Services Has Risen Sharply
The use of messenger services continues to increase in both private and professional contexts.
Computer Science Lessons Advocated as a Compulsory Subject
A majority of parents see mandatory computer science classes as good preparation for their children’s working life.
Cyberbullying Remains Widespread Among Young People
61% of adolescents experienced cyberbullying in 2023. Preventive measures and awareness should be intensified.
Digital Divide on the Rise
Individuals with higher digital skills also demonstrate greater resilience and adaptability to digitization.
Digital Education at Schools: Parents See Great Importance
Digital skills are recognized by the majority of parents as crucial for their children’s future, but they doubt that schools are providing them.
Distribution and Acceptance of Generative AI in Germany and in German Workplaces
Generative AI is gaining importance in the workplace. The study examines the use, perception, and concerns about generative AI.
Gender Inequality in the Labour Market
Due to the existing digital divide, part-time working women are among the losers in the digital transformation of the workplace.
Generative AI Arouses Great Interest Among German Companies
Interest in generative AI systems like ChatGPT is growing in the economy, but the impact on the labor market remains unclear.
High Expectations of AI
A large majority of the population sees AI primarily as an opportunity – both for the German economy and for themselves personally.
Executives Criticise Backlog in Digitalisation
A majority of citizens feel digitalization has too little priority in politics despite the backlog.