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.
Deutschlandfunk Background – The Germany Stack: Sabine Pfeiffer examines key issues in the digital modernisation of the state
What might a shared digital infrastructure for public services in Germany look like? In a Deutschlandfunk feature, Professor Sabine Pfeiffer explains the unresolved issues surrounding the project.
Forests in transition: the ROOT research project makes changes visible and usable
To mark the conclusion of the “ROOT – Real-Time Earth Observation of Forest Dynamics and Biodiversity” project, the “ROOT Forest Monitor” app was unveiled, which is already available for practical use.
Ute Schmid receives the 2026 Communicator Award
Professor Ute Schmid has been awarded the 2026 Communicator Prize. The director of bidt is being honoured for her commitment to communicating artificial intelligence in a way that is both accessible and socially responsible.
SZ Digitalgipfel 2026: Europe’s digital future – AI, security and sovereignty
The 2026 SZ Digital Summit focused on Europe’s digital future, with a particular emphasis on AI, security and sovereignty.
The AI tool OneTutor in higher education: study shows high levels of acceptance as a learning aid
The AI tool OneTutor is widely accepted in higher education. A study by bidt shows that the tool primarily supports students in exam preparation and serves as a meaningful complement to traditional forms of learning.
An AI Tutor Enters Academia
Using the AI tool OneTutor as an example, the study examines how generative AI is used in higher education and the experiences of lecturers and students, from usage contexts to perceived learning outcomes.
DigiSem 2026 | Balancing Digital Safety between Risks, Rights, and Regulation
This year’s Digitalisation Research Seminar is dedicated to Digital Safety as a human-centered, interdisciplinary research field. We aim to bring together early career researchers who examine human and societal risks of digital…
Health advice from a chatbot? Ute Schmid comments on the latest study results
A new study on LLMs in healthcare reveals weaknesses in the assessment of medical conditions. Patient interaction with AI can lead to errors. Ute Schmid comments on the new study.
How is artificial intelligence changing our working world? – ARD alpha and Der Standard in conversation with Sabine Pfeiffer
In interviews with ARD alpha and “Der Standard”, Sabine Pfeiffer describes how AI will change the world of work. She advocates a realistic assessment and warns against exaggerated predictions about the future.