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Is the next artificial intelligence revolution on the horizon? Prof Dr Simon Hegelich predicts that we will see thinking machines within the next few years. In an interview with the Tagesspiegel, he discusses the limits of this technology as well as its opportunities and risks. [read more]

For Girls' Day, numerous tech-interested girls visited HfP and gained insights into algorithms, AI, and more, exploring their interaction with society. We look forward to reconnecting with the women in tech of tomorrow! The event was a collaboration between the Munich Center for Machine Learning… [read more]

At the Gipfel für Forschung und Innovation 2024 [Summit for Research and Innovation], Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke about the importance of AI for the German economy. But how to accomplish this in practice? HfP Rector Prof. Urs Gasser sees non-technical barriers, especially in a rigid legal framework… [read more]

What impact do fake news have on social media platforms? New technologies always receive great attention from the public. HfP Professor Jürgen Pfeffer explains the questions behind the hype. Because these are essential for us as individuals, our society, and our democracies. [read more]

For his outstanding commitment to teaching, the Technical University of Munich honoured HfP Professor Stefan Wurster with the TUM Certificate of Excellence in Teaching. The certificate, which regularly honors exceptional lecturers, was presented during the TUM Teaching Symposium by the Vice… [read more]

Developing resilient health systems and industrial policies for the digital age, lowering supply risks for critical raw materials and regulating AI. The world faces various challenges! At the CEPS Ideas Lab in Brussels, policymakers, business leaders, and society discussed solutions. Among them was… [read more]

What influence do foreign investments have on the reelection campaigns of governments? A new study from the School of Politics and Public Policy has analyzed data on violence preceding elections in 15 African countries, revealing that leaders backed by markets strengthened through foreign… [read more]

Should dating apps warn users if their latest match is actively browsing multiple platforms or has been noticed for ghosting? A new survey from the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University and the Chair of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology asks what users consider fair.… [read more]

Need for speed! Quantum technology breaks new grounds. However, alongside numerous opportunities, it also poses risks. Prof. Dr. Urs Gasser heads the new Quantum Social Lab at the TUM Think Tank at HfP. In TUM Campus, he discusses how the initiative aims to explore and shape the impact of quantum… [read more]

How does social media shape political discourse? Prof. Dr. Orestis Papaksriakopoulos and Prof. Dr. Simon Hegelich, together with Dr. Juan Carlos Medina Serrano, have analyzed how hyperactive users control opinions and thus influence political discourse. For this contribution, OSNEM (Online Social… [read more]