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A breath of fresh air.

Soon, our new research focus areas
will be available for exploration.

A breath of fresh air.

Soon, our new research priorities
will be available for exploration.

NEWS FROM THE INSTITUTE

Press

Call for global AI governance

In China Daily, Matthias C. Kettemann warns about the fragmentation of global AI structures, emphasising the need for stronger cooperation. 

Press

Ban on social media: arguments for and against a ban

Matthias Kettemann comments on the debate around a social media ban for minors.

Research project

Impact AI: Project Council

11 outstanding experts from a range of disciplines will accompany the Impact AI research project over a period of five years.

Annual research magazine

encore 2025/2026

Our research magazine is more than just a review of the last twelve months: it showcases the impact of our research beyond academia.

Call for applications

Internet and Society Fellowship 2026

The Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society is opening its doors to new fellows in the research focus are Democratic Change and Knowledge.

Launch

New Public Interest AI Network

The HIIG and FARI Institute officially launched a new international network to promote research and exchange on AI in the public interest.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Further events

  • January 28
    From consent to control: A new tool for effective self-determination over your data
    16:00 - 18:30 | Einstein Center Digital Future |
  • January 28
    Digitaler Salon: Unfreiwillig & Selbstbestimmt
    19:00 - 20:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society | Everyday Life

    • 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

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    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.

    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 pictures a basketball hoop, symbolising the Human in the Loop in automated credit lending.

    The Human in the Loop in automated credit lending – Human expertise for greater fairness

    How fair is automated credit lending? Where is human expertise essential?

    Philipp Mahlow, Katharina Mosene on 8 December 2025
    Rows of chairs in a higher education setting, symbolising how meaningful impact in technology design begins with understanding real people and their contexts.

    Impactful by design: For digital entrepreneurs driven to create positive societal impact

    How impact entrepreneurs can shape digital innovation to build technologies that create meaningful and lasting societal change.

    Paul Vilchez on 3 December 2025
    A shelf with books and a deconstructed face sculpture, symbolising how AI and bias influence knowledge and learning in higher education.

    Identifying bias, taking responsibility: Critical perspectives on AI and data quality in higher education

    AI is changing higher education. This article explores the risks of bias and why we need a critical approach.

    Katharina Mosene, Johanna Leifeld on 3 December 2025