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Why AI predicts the past and perpetuates discrimination

Katharina Mosene explains why artificial intelligence is not neutral.

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Three foundations are supporting digitalisation research at HIIG

With this momentum, HIIG is realigning its research agenda.

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Democratic Change and Knowledge

We explore the interplay and role of knowledge and science in democratic self-determination – particularly in the context of digital challenges.

Digital Society Blog

A colourful digital collage showing a pixelated, fragmented human figure split across multiple screens, symbolising the complex interplay behind content moderation work.

Inside content moderation: Humans, machines and invisible work

M. Stenzel, K. Mosene, F. Efferenn on 22 October 2025
A train conductor with a orange mohawk hairstyle directs train traffic, symbolising the idea of platform alternatives.

Beyond Big Tech: National strategies for platform alternatives

Alina Kontareva on 15 October 2025
Semi-transparent glass floor with only footprints visible, symbolising partial insight like the DSA's transparency reports that show traces but not the full picture.

Counting without accountability? An analysis of the DSA’s transparency reports

Jella Ohnesorge on 25 September 2025
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