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NEWS FROM THE INSTITUTE

Press

Artificial intelligence for social cohesion

Our researcher Theresa Züger talks about AI for the public interest on Deutschlandfunk podcast “KI verstehen”. (In German)

Press

Scientists, get involved!

Our researcher Ali Gümüsay writes in DIE ZEIT that it is no longer enough to simply analyse the facts. Otherwise the populists will win.

Publication

Data Governance Guide

A digital handbook to support German municipalities in implementing digitalisation projects in a structured, legally compliant and sustainable way. (In German)

Blog

AI and discrimination: why data are not facts

Katharina Mosene and Felicitas Rachinger about technology and societal responsibility. (In German)

Press

Two generations, one topic: Internet

Jeanette Hofmann talks about the development of the internet in the “Hintergrund” programme on Deutschlandfunk radio. (In German)

Blog

Humans and machines in lending

A guarantee of fairness? On the eFin blog, Katharina Mosene examines the role of human expertise in automated financial decisions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Further events

  • May 28
    Digitaler Salon: Rausreguliert?
    19:00 - 20:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society | Talk series: Digitaler Salon
  • June 12
    Diamond Open Access as a Collective Project
    10:00 - 12:00 | Online |
  • June 28
    Long Night of the Sciences 2025
    17:00 - 0:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society |

    • RESEARCH ISSUES IN FOCUS

    Platform governance

    In our research on platform governance, we investigate how corporate goals and social values can be balanced on online platforms.
    Du siehst eine Tastatur auf der eine Taste rot gefärbt ist und auf der „Control“ steht. Eine bildliche Metapher für die Regulierung von digitalen Plattformen im Internet und Data Governance. You see a keyboard on which one key is coloured red and says "Control". A figurative metaphor for the regulation of digital platforms on the internet and data governance.

    Data governance

    We develop robust data governance frameworks and models to provide practical solutions for good data governance policies.
    Du siehst Eisenbahnschienen. Die vielen verschiedenen Abzweigungen symbolisieren die Entscheidungsmöglichkeiten von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Gesellschaft. Manche gehen nach oben, unten, rechts. Manche enden auch in Sackgassen. Englisch: You see railway tracks. The many different branches symbolise the decision-making possibilities of artificial intelligence and society. Some go up, down, to the right. Some also end in dead ends.

    Artificial intelligence and society

    The future of artificial Intelligence and society operates in diverse societal contexts. What can we learn from its political, social and cultural facets?

    Digitalisation and sustainability

    In terms of sustainability, digitalisation faces countless opportunities and challenges. We explore how technology is used responsibly.
    Du siehst eine Bibliothek mit einer runden Treppe die sich in die höhe schraubt. Sie steht sinnbildlich für die sich stetig weiterentwickelnden digitalen Infrastrukturen unserer Wissensgesellschaft. You see a library with a round staircase that spirals upwards. It symbolises the constantly evolving digital infrastructures of our knowledge society.

    Open higher education

    We explore the use of open higher education & edtech to create, share and disseminate knowledge for all in our knowledge society.
    Man sieht einen leeren Büroraum ohne Möbel und braunen Teppichboden. Das Bild steht sinnbildlich für die Frage, wie die Arbeit der Zukunft und digitales Organisieren und Zukunft unseren Arbeitsplatz beeinflusst. You see an empty office room without furniture and brown carpeting. The image is emblematic of the question of how the work of the future and digital organising and the future will influence our workplace.

    Digital future of the workplace

    How will AI and digitalisation change the future of the workplace? We assess their impact, and the opportunities and risks for the future of work.

    Experts for Media

    HIIG Expertise – Startseite - Micro - single

    Here you will find our experts on current press topics relating to the Internet and digitalisation.

    AI Compass

    KI Kompass Startseite

    Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But what is all the hype? Find out with this card game.

    SIMBA

    Simba Startseite

    Our new AI prototype helps people to understand German texts and summarise them in simplified language.

    DIGITAL SOCIETY BLOG

    Further articles

    Abstract paper cut-out on a wall symbolising the complexity and interconnection of global initiatives, representing efforts in mapping the landscape of public interest AI as explored in the article.

    Artificial intelligence with purpose: Mapping the landscape of public interest AI

    How is AI being used for the common good? A new dataset is mapping the landscape of public interest AI by cataloguing impactful projects worldwide.

    Birte Lübbert, Theresa Züger on 19 May 2025
    Illustration of a woman searching for jobs online, highlighting how generative AI in recruiting influences candidate experiences and job application processes.

    Who hired this bot? On the ambivalence of using generative AI in recruiting

    Generative AI in recruiting promises efficiency, but may also quietly undermine the human connection that HR decisions and candidate fit rely on.

    Sonja Köhne on 15 May 2025
    Blank white paper on a yellow background symbolising how AI emails can lack personal touch and emotion.

    Polished yet impersonal: The unintended consequences of writing your emails with AI

    AI-written emails can save workers time and improve clarity – but are we losing connection, nuance, and communication skills in the process?

    Georg von Richthofen on 7 April 2025