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.
Influence of AI on the German Labour Market
The German workday is being sustainably changed by software and AI. For highly qualified individuals, this is due to AI applications, while for lower or medium-qualified, it’s due to software use.
Lack of Transparency and Traceability of AI Applications
Developing comprehensible and explainable AI requires specific incentives for the development of more transparent systems.
E-Government in Comparison
The advancing digitization of public administration does not equally benefit all social groups and nations.
Digital Education: Between Challenges and Potentials
The analysis of digital education reveals global challenges and opportunities. Research gaps, inclusion chances, and technology developments shape the global education landscape.
Gender Gap in Digital Competences
Compared to men, women rate their digital skills lower, particularly in IT security topics, yet show a stronger willingness to improve.
More and More People Are Familiar with Modern Technologies
A majority of Germans are becoming more familiar with terms like “ChatGPT,” “Blockchain,” and “Metaverse.”
More and More Digital News, but Fewer and Fewer Consumers
The annual study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism analysed the development of the handling and consumption of journalistic news. A total of 93,000 people from 46 countries who consume news online were surveyed…
Pupils Want More Digitalisation in Schools
Students in Germany are motivated to participate in the digital transformation of schools and see it as an opportunity.
AI Trends Show Increase in Importance
The annually published AI Index Report examines and documents technical, economic, and societal trends related to AI.
AI Start-Ups in Germany
The study identifies a significant increase in AI startups in 2023, most of which are located in Berlin and Bavaria.

