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.

Improving Road Transport and Public Transport by Providing Mobility Data

The majority of citizens would share personal mobility data to improve traffic and public transport.

Insufficient Preparation for the Digital World of Work at School

Career starters criticize the insufficient teaching of digital skills in school and training.

Deepfakes in Germany: Need for Clarification and Divided Opinions

Most Germans are familiar with the term Deepfake. The technology is viewed critically for democracy but promising for film and art.

Preventive Measures Against Cyberbullying Decreased During the Pandemic

The study examines the development of cyberbullying amid pandemic-related changes in the school environment.

Digital Teaching Still Not Standard Practice

Insufficient digital equipment and lack of teacher skills hinder modern education.

Cybercrime Affects the Majority of Internet Users

Internet users react differently to cybercrime, ranging from inaction to filing a criminal complaint.

Generative AI: What users and non-users think about regulation

The EU’s AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024. But what does the public think about the regulation of AI? And what factors influence the desire for regulation? An overview.

Scientific Writing with AI: Insights, Challenges, and Best Practices

This study examines ChatGPT’s impact on scientific writing by comparing abstracts created with and without AI assistance.

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.