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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

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.

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Quarterly News

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Press

From 2028, AI will change 150.000 jobs every day

In Handelsblatt, Fabian Stephany assesses new figures on the future of work.

Presse

GEMA vs. ChatGPT

On MDR KULTUR, Matthias C. Kettemann explained what consequences the ruling could have for other creative professionals like writers.

Publication

Code of Conduct for Content Moderation

Ten new codes for fair, transparent and comprehensible moderation processes on digital platforms and large online services.

Press

Social media: Could voluntary self-commitment help to combat fake news?

Matthias C. Kettemann explains our code of conduct for content moderation on Deutschlandfunk Kultur.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Further events

  • December 16
    XXth Interdisciplinary Workshop “Privacy, Data Protection & Surveillance”
    12:00 - 18:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society |
  • January 28
    From consent to control: A new tool for effective self-determination over your data
    16:00 - 18:30 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society |

    • 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