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.

“I would never walk across a bridge that an AI system built on its own”

A conversation with Ute Schmid about the success factors and limits of AI and why it is worth looking into the black box of artificial intelligence – from medicine to art.

Effects of data portability on the willingness to use and pay for online services

Based on a conjoint analysis, the working paper examines the influence of actively communicating data portability on the willingness to use e-mail services.

Do we need more artificial intelligence oriented towards the common good?

A conversation with Julia Gundlach from the Bertelsmann Foundation and Dr Roland A. Stürz, head of the bidt think tank, about the use of AI and algorithms, knowledge building in the population and opportunities for public…

Data portability pays off: a data portability option improves user perception of online services

A bidt-funded project has investigated how data-sharing options affect the willingness to use and pay for online services.

Trust in AI for medical decisions

The bidt project “Responsibility gaps in human-machine interactions” investigates the appropriate trust in machines for medical decisions.

Change of perspective is enormously important

Dr. Andreas Wenninger is research coordinator at bidt. In his role, he combines different perspectives from research and science management.

Knowledge about AI

Knowledge about AI

The indicator provides information on how the German resident population aged 14 and over assesses their knowledge of artificial intelligence.

Acceptance of AI

Acceptance of AI

The assessment of opportunities and risks can be understood as an indicator of the acceptance of AI in society. The indicator provides information about possible areas of application for AI and shows whether AI should make…