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Women* in Tech

The transfer project explores intersectional issues of gender equality in the technology sector in Mexico, Ecuador, Cambodia and Mauritania.

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KAPAZ

The project is developing a series of measures to make the scientific system more resistant to hate speech and hostility towards science.

Mexico

MSD: Using Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

On February 14, a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to promote sustainability goals will take place in Mexico City. Particular focus will be placed on the promise and the perils of…

Mexico

MSD on Digital Entrepreneurship for Climate

On February 13, this multi-stakeholder dialogue will explore the potential of digital entrepreneurship to mitigate climate change in Mexico. Beginning with the presentations of findings of the research sprint “Green Technology, Entrepreneurship & Climate” we…

Research magazine

encore 2022/2023

HIIG is reinventing its DNA: our annual research highlights are now completely digital, multimedia and designed to be read on smartphones.

Indonesia

Livestream from Indonesia now available

Those who were not able to attend our event in Jakarta, Indonesia on 13.12.2022 now have the opportunity to follow the panel discussion we had on the possibilities of technology-based rainforest protection. The livestream is…

Upcoming events

Further events

  • Oct
    28
    Digitaler Salon: Blindflug?
    Digitaler Salon: Blindflug?
    19:00 - 20:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
  • Nov
    24
    Learning Call: Go East, Young DSA!
    Learning Call: Go East, Young DSA!
    16:00 - 17:00 | Online
  • Nov
    26
    Ideathon: Between Ambition and Bureaucratic Barriers
    Ideathon: Between Ambition and Bureaucratic Barriers
    16:30 - 21:00 | Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society

    • Discussion dossiers

    Platform governance

    How can the goals of corporations and the values of society be reconciled on online platforms?

    Data governance

    How can the technical, organisational, and regulatory mechanisms governing data sharing and use be shaped in the public interest?

    Artificial intelligence and society

    How can we better understand the complex and reciprocal relationship between AI systems and social processes?

    Digitalisation and sustainability

    How can technology be used responsibly, taking into account social, economic and ecological dimensions?

    Digital future of the workplace

    How will digital organisation, digitalisation, and AI in the workplace transform the world of work?

    KAPAZ- Material Collection

    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.

    KI-Kompas

    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 Wegweiser - Digital Governance Lab

    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.

    DIGITAL SOCIETY BLOG

    Further articles

    There are piles of colourful stones stacked on top of each other. They symbolise the debate among Bundestag members about wealth taxation on social media.
    Sami Nenno | 9. October 2026

    #TaxTheRich: How do members of the German Bundestag debate wealth taxation on social media?

    Germany’s Constitutional Court is reviewing the inheritance tax. A study shows how members of the Bundestag argue online.

    A black, white and ginger cat peeking out from behind a wall, symbolising the cat and mouse game surrounding the Digital Services Act.
    Daniel Pothmann | 6. October 2026

    Enforcing the Digital Services Act: A cat & mouse game?

    The Digital Services Act has been in force for two years. Is it working as expected? A look at enforcement progress and geopolitical influences.

    Hendrik Send, Martin Wrobel | 6. October 2026

    AI startups made in Germany — Specialisation instead of computing power

    What role do AI startups play in Germany’s position in the global AI race? This article draws on ten interviews to offer insight into their business models.