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Dear friends and fellow researchers, |
This quarter, our research has underscored our commitment to the public good. Our newly completed Public Interest AI project maps international initiatives, showcasing AI prototypes that address societal needs. Meanwhile, our Human in the Loop project tackles content moderation with a focus on ethical human oversight. Our latest publications examine the role of AI in democratic processes, sustainable science-policy advice, and innovation in digital music. With upcoming events addressing topics from data ethics to supporting researchers facing hostility, we continue to engage with the most pressing questions of our digital society.
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Stay informed and inspired, |
Jeanette Hofmann | Björn Scheuermann | Thomas Schildhauer | Wolfgang Schulz |
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Public Interest AI | Final project results
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Over a four-year period, our team explored how AI can serve the social good instead of focusing on profit. We created an interface with an interactive map of AI initiatives in the public interest. We also developed prototypes, including tools to summarise text into simplified language for accessibility. Another application automates the detection of potential misinformation on Telegram channels for fact checkers. |
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Human in the Loop? | Content moderation
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Our research team is investigating how human involvement can improve automated decision-making in socio-technical systems. The second case study, which is now underway, focuses on content moderation on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. We are looking closely at how this moderation can create transparent, ethical and legally compliant human-machine interactions and … |
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Network of Centers | New road map | |
The Global Network of Internet & Society Centers (NoC) is a worldwide collaboration between research institutions, including our own. Together, we work on key issues related to the future of the internet and emerging technologies. The new road map aims to increase visibility, fill knowledge gaps and promote interdisciplinary research on the social, policy-related and legal challenges of new technologies. |
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Scientific Policy Advice | Sustainable development
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This paper by Nataliia Sokolovska, Benedikt Fecher and Anne Ellersiek explores the effectiveness of co-creative processes in science-policy communication. Based on four years of participant observation, the case study focuses on the Beirätedialog (dialogue format between scientific councils in Germany). The authors evaluate how it fosters collective knowledge creation between scientists and policymakers. |
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Path Release in Music Recording | MP3 path development
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In this new paper, our researcher Stephan Bohn, alongside Harry Sminia and Jörg Sydow, investigates how the MP3 format reshaped the recorded music industry between 1997 and 2004. Using a practice-based approach, they examine the shift from the CD path to the MP3 path, highlighting key moments that enabled a break from prior path dependencies. How did this critical shift occur? |
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AI Systems for the Public Interest | Special issue
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Theresa Züger and Hadi Asghari have guest-edited a special issue for the Internet Policy Review focusing on AI systems designed for the public interest. This collection examines whether AI can address global challenges and explores how current policies are supporting or hindering this goal. The articles address key themes such as AI governance, data risks and the tension between public interest and profit maximization. |
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HIIG BOOKSHELF | Further worthwhile publications | |
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AI and Data | Micro-Credential workshops
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As part of the Strengthening Digital Skills through Micro-Credentials project, two workshops on Artificial Intelligence and Data will be held on Friday, 8 November, at ITC Windsor in Bengaluru, India. The project aims to equip young students in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam with essential digital skills, empowering them to position themselves successfully across various sectors in the labour market. |
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Diamond Open Access | Multi-stakeholder dialogue
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In the Diamond Open Access workshop, we aim to foster dialogue on the collaborative organisation of this access model. This workshop will bring together representatives from libraries, journals, publishers, research institutions, funders and academic societies to explore governance structures and sustainable principles. The event will be held in German and take place online via Zoom on 13 November 2024. |
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Privacy, Data Protection & Surveillance | Interdisciplinary workshop
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This workshop offers early career researchers the opportunity to present and discuss their current research on topics related to privacy, surveillance and data protection. This interdisciplinary event will be held at our institute in Berlin on 10 December 2024. Presentations in both German and English are welcome, encouraging critical reflection and engaging discussions. Learn more about the workshop … |
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Hostility Towards Science | Train-the-trainer
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Our KAPAZ project team is organising a workshop in early 2025 for science communicators, press officers and science managers. The programme will focus on providing practical strategies and support to help researchers in their respective organisations to respond to hostility, including hate speech and trolling. The exact date will be announced soon on the KAPAZ project page and our event calendar. |
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Beyond HIIG I Events that caught our eye
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