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AI forecasts with biases
On 8 October 2025, Katharina Mosene will be speaking about automated decision-making systems and discrimination at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Digital Salon: Paywall or Payback
Those who want to access scientific findings often encounter a paywall. But who pays when everything is freely accessible?
Rethinking Scientific Publishing
This blueprint from the ELADOAH project shows how Diamond Open Access can be realised through collaboration.
Employee-oriented people analytics
This annotated set of slides uses the latest findings to discuss whether people analytics is truly employee-oriented.
Is AI stealing our jobs?
On the Twitch talk show 'Politik & wir', researcher Sonja Köhne discusses artificial intelligence and the world of work with other guests.
Inclusive by design?
The Internet Policy Review seeks contributions for a special issue on participatory governance and the future of digital public spaces. Abstracts: 15 October.
Dealing with hostility towards science
Communication leads and professionals supporting scientists at universities and research institutions can apply to attend our KAPAZ workshop.
Escape Game at the radioeins Parkfest
HIIG invites you to join the Escape Game 'Human or Machine?' on 30 August in Berlin’s Park am Gleisdreieck.
Autocratisation in public spaces
Jeanette Hofmann's lecture on the close connection between disinformation and populist politics is now available to read. (In German)
Zine: What does the DSA do?
Our zine explains how the EU's Digital Services Act works, why it matters, and what actions you can take against hate speech or disinformation.
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