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A breath of fresh air.

Our new research focuses are
available for exploration!

A breath of fresh air.

Our new research focuses
are available for exploration!

NEWS FROM THE INSTITUTE

Press

US court rules that social media platforms are bad for mental health

Matthias Kettemann discusses the court case lost by Meta and Google in the US on Deutschlandfunk Kultur.

Press

The digital 2000s: the rise of smartphones, computer games and social media

Jeanette Hofmann talks about the digitalisation between 2000 and 2009 on radioeins.

Publication

Navigating Crisis

Our new Learn-and-Do Kit supports higher education institutions in strengthening their resilience through creativity.

Job Application

Student Assistant: Impact AI

Join our “Impact AI” research team and work research on AI, the common good and sustainability with us.

Job Application

Student Assistant: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Society

We are seeking support for the research focus area “Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Society”.

Job Application

Student Assistant: AI, Platforms, Rules of the Digital Society

Join our research focus area “New Technologies and the Future of Law”.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Further events

  • April 28
    DSA Research Network: Fourth Meeting of the Circle of Friends 
    15:00 - 16:30 | Online |
  • April 29
    Digitaler Salon: Abschluss, dann Absage?
    19:00 - 20:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society | Everyday Life
  • August 11
    3rd Workshop on ‘Public Interest AI’
    All Day | Messe Bremen (Exhibition Center) |

    • More to come soon.

    Explore our current issues
    while we reshape our research agenda…

    More to come soon.

    Explore our current issues
    while we reshape our research agenda…

    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

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    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.

    Data Governance Guide

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    Our new handbook provides guidance on the legally compliant and efficient use of data for administrations.

    DIGITAL SOCIETY BLOG

    Further articles

    The photo shows a basket with tomatoes, symbolising the collection of user data in the process of personalisation.

    There’s no one following me around the supermarket

    In the public debate about personalisation there are many misconceptions. The SID project studies user perceptions to develop new approaches.

    Maximilian Lukat on 30 July 2024
    The photo shows an arrow sign on a brick wall, symbolising the DSA in terms of navigating platform power.

    Navigating platform power: From European elections to the regulatory future

    Looking back at the European elections in June 2024, this blog post takes stock of the Digital Services Act’s effect in terms of navigating platform power.

    Ann-Kathrin Watolla, Matthias C. Kettemann on 18 July 2024
    The image shows a football field from above. The players are only visible because of their shadows, symbolizing Humans in the Loop.

    AI under supervision: Do we need Humans in the Loop in automation processes?

    Automated decisions have advantages but are not always flawless. Some suggest a Human in the Loop as a solution. But does it guarantee better outcomes?

    Philipp Mahlow, Theresa Züger, Lara Kauter on 17 July 2024