Insults and marginalization are a sad phenomenon on online platforms. – And it also has far-reaching consequences for democracy, as shown in a recent study. Prof. Janina Steinert shares alarming study results.
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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.
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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.
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Instagram is actually a safe photo platform. But the algorithm delivers a toxic mix and apparently plays sexualized content from children – who shouldn’t even be on the platform.
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Instagram is actually a harmless photo platform. However, the algorithm delivers a toxic video mix and apparently displays sexualised content from children - who are illegally on the platform.
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It began with a law about heat pumps. It ended with stones being thrown at politicians and a surge in popularity for the far right. For an example of how climate change is increasingly becoming a flashpoint in the culture wars, Germany is a good place to start.
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Similar to Hubert Aiwanger with the Free Voters (Freie Wähler), Sahra Wagenknecht also wants to reach disappointed citizens with her planned party. The two could compete for votes as early as the 2024 European elections. A threat to the Free Voters?
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NYU President Linda G. Mills and Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) President Kwang Hyung Lee were joined by Sung Bae Jun, president of the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation, and Joon Hee Joh, president of the Korea Software Industry…
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