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News from the institute
Wahlkompass Digitales: Online-Tool to compare election programmes
How do we use data purposefully and justly? How should we react to populism and social bots? How can we protect ourselves against cyber attacks? More than ever, the German federal elections will deal with…
Blog launch: Elephant in the Lab
Elephant in the Lab targets problems in science. The new blog explicitly adresses »elephants in the lab«, so that scientists can keep up with digital developments and serve as informed partners for society. We’re celebrating…
New paper: Remix as a form of innovation
The reuse of existing knowledge is an indispensable part of the creation of novel ideas. Our project manager Sascha Friesike is doing research about this common practice known as “remixing”. His results are now available…
Public lunch talk: Towards P2P online voting protocols
While online services emerge in all areas of life, the voting procedure in many democracies remains paper-based as the security of current online voting technology is highly disputed. We invite you to an open lunch…
DISRUPTED! at Tech Open Air
For the first time ever and in collaboration with HIIG, Tech Open Air offers an exclusive conference format for Mittelstand, Corporates and Startups. At DISRUPTED! on 13 July, we will discuss best practices, challenges and…
Digitaler Salon: Dr. Algorithm
Longer and better living through personalised pills and nanorobots? What is the influence of AI on medicine? And what to do with the health related data? Discuss with us on 30 August!
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Discussion dossiers
Tackling hostility towards science
What can be done when research comes under pressure? This resource collection supports researchers and institutions with strategies and tools for responding to hostile attacks.
AI compass
AI is embedded across many areas of society, from medicine to nature conservation. Our card game presents concrete applications and invites players to critically examine their uses and implications.
Data governance guide
Why does the potential of municipal data so often go unrealised? This handbook supports public administrations in planning and implementing data-driven projects in legally sound ways.
