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Disinformation, fake news and media
On Deutschlandfunk, Sami Nenno talks about disinformation and fake news in the run-up to the US elections and how the media should deal with it.
New results and projects for the public good
This new issue of the Quarterly newsletter presents the latest research and projects that focus on the public good.
Simba: Intelligent Text Simplification
We present our new AI application for reducing language barriers in online texts.
Internet and Society Fellowship 2025
Researchers can apply until 30 September to become part of our interdisciplinary team.
Autumn School in Delhi
Students can apply until 25 August for a four-day programme on feminist principles in AI development.
QUARTERLY: New projects at our institute
You can now read about our latest projects, activities and research in our new Quarterly Newsletter.
Generative AI in the world of work
This project explores the implications of generative AI for individuals, organisations and professions in the world of work.
Summer School: Resilience against hostility through science communication
Researchers can now apply for the two-day workshop on 23 and 24 September.
Interactive Anti-Polarisation Learning Experiences
The project provides tools for understanding and countering the mechanisms of polarisation.
Survey on hostility towards science
As part of the KAPAZ project, over 2,600 researchers in Germany were surveyed on hostility towards science. How widespread is this hostility?
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