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Evaluating the Impact of AI for Sustainability and Public Interest

We are looking for an postdoctoral researcher for the analysis of the social impact of AI systems.

encore 2024/2025

This issue explores the contradictions of the digital transformation of our society.

How powerful is Elon Musk?

Jeanette Hofmann talks about the tech billionaire and his influence on politics in 'Das Politikteil'.

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.

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