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.
The bidt-Digitalbarometer
“The bidt-Digitalbarometer” provides population survey data on digital transformation in Germany.
SZ interview with sociologist Sabine Pfeiffer: “Humans will still be ahead of AI in 2035”
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Sabine Pfeiffer explains how digitalization and AI are transforming our work world. At the same time, she cautions against exaggerated Silicon Valley narratives and calls for a realistic…
What is explainable artificial intelligence? How explanations influence trust in human-AI interaction
How can AI decisions be made more understandable? This article uses examples to show how explanations can be used effectively in human-AI interaction and what role they play in building trust.
Digitalisation as an opportunity: how an app can support palliative care
How can digitalisation succeed in sensitive medical fields such as palliative care? In this interview, researchers from the bidt project “PALLADiUM” explain how the app they have developed improves communication and collaboration.
How much trust does generative AI deserve?
Generative artificial intelligence has long been part of everyday life, but how reliable are its results? In this interview, bidt Director Ute Schmid explains why trust in AI is more than just technical confidence.
The bidt at re:publica and TINCON
Researchers from the bidt were prominently represented at re:publica and TINCON with talks and panels on disinformation, AI in the classroom, digital generational silos, toxic entertainment and the political handling of authenticity.
bidt Conference 2025: Really? Trust in the digital transformation
At the two-day event, we will present current results from bidt research projects and discuss them with experts from science, politics, business and society.
AI assistant OneTutor in Deutschlandfunk and FAZ podcasts
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the AI assistance system OneTutor for university teaching? This is the topic of two recent podcast episodes.
bidt research focus in cover story of Spiegel supplement on trust in AI
The new bidt research focus “Humans and Generative AI: Trust in Co-Creation“ is presented in the SPIEGEL supplement “StarkesLandBayern” from May 2025.
bidt meets re:publica
Our researchers will be represented at this year’s re:publica with talks and panels on digitalisation. The festival for the digital society in 2025 has the motto “Generation XYZ”.