Der russische Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine wird auch als "erster Tik-Tok-Krieg" bezeichnet. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zeigen jedoch, dass die russischen Social-Media-Attacken weniger verfangen als angenommen.
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Most reject Russian disinformation on Ukraine, even with regular social media use. Key is receptivity to conspiracy narratives. A TUM-led study in 20 countries shows varying belief levels. Published in Political Communication.
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How does Russian propaganda influence belief in misinformation about the war in Ukraine? Prof. Yannis Theocharis shows that Russia's social media attacks were largely unsuccessful, even though they were conducted intensively.
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Why are social media operators not held responsible for disinformation and hate speech? Lena Ulbricht, Professor at HfP, explains why the legal framework is not sufficient and why social media are treated differently to traditional media.
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Is TikTok threatened with extinction in the USA? A possible sale or ban is imminent as the Chinese parent company is accused of espionage. Lena Ulbricht, Professor at HfP, explains on how China's government is influencing the short video platform.
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How does machine learning influence our decision-making? Prof Urs Gasser, rector of the HfP and Prof Viktor Mayer-Schönberger shed light on the opportunities and risks of outsourcing decision-making to intelligent technology.
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The possibilities offered by the use of artificial intelligence in science seem endless. But how can it be used responsibly and transparently? A working group involving the TUM has drawn up a code of conduct.
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The TUM Urban Digitainability Lab, funded by the Mercator Foundation, is driving sustainable digitization in cities forward. In an interview with Mercator, Laura Dornheim explains, what is important for a successful Smart City using Munich as a best practice example.
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How can we prevent disinformation through AI? HfP-Professor Jürgen Pfeffer and Matthias Pfeffer call for AI companies to be more benefit-oriented in order to avoid democratic damage. [GER]
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