As a member of the senior leadership team of an educational institution that fosters a diverse and global community of students, staff, and faculty dedicated to the rule of law, I am deeply appalled by recent media reports of devastating bombings by Israeli forces in Rafah, resulting in civilian…
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Social media is considered the backbone of Russian disinformation campaigns. However, a new study led by researchers from HfP shows: Those most susceptible to Russian war propaganda are those who already lean towards conspiracy thinking.
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How can we foster trust in research as the use of AI in science becomes increasingly common? Hfp rector Prof. Urs Gasser together with an international task force has developped principles for the use of AI in science.
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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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Discrimination and hate speech in social media affect politically active people in particular. An interdisciplinary research project is investigating this problem and attempting to develop solutions for early detection.
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How can political, economic and social factors influence climate policy? HfP-Professor Miranda Schreurs sheds light on the challenges and progress of climate policy at global and local level in a TEDx talk.
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In a formal ceremony, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities has welcomed HfP Professor Tim Büthe as a member, highlighting his significant contributions to science.
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How can AI revolutionise public administration? In collaboration with the Bavarian Agency for Digital Affairs and the TUM Generative AI Taskforce, the TUM Think Tank is bringing innovative AI solutions to the Bavarian Supreme Audit Office.
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Violence research is crucial for its prevention. Yet, how can surveys be conducted to minimize stress for those involved? Prof. Janina Steinert and Shruti Shukla surveyed over 3000 girls and young women in Maharashtra, India.
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