The Role of Trust in the German AI Strategy Spotlight Using the German AI debate as a case study, this Spotlight sheds light on how the seemingly elusive concept of ‘trust in AI’ is (a) used as a rhetorical device to navigate the tension between innovation and regulation and (b) translated into practical suggestions Katharina Höne
Why Germany should practice the cyber norms it preaches Spotlight 2021 has seen new momentum in the global debate on cyber norms. Germany figures among the avid supporters of cyber norms. Yet, does the German government practice what it preaches? Alexandra Paulus
Alexandra Paulus Fellow for International Cybersecurity Policy with Stiftung Neue Verantwortung (SNV)
Jewish Women in Mixed Cities – A Closer Look Article A closer look at the Jewish population in Israel’s Mixed Cities reveals a complex image of migration, disconnection, and concrete challenges faced by women, mostly single mothers or elderly. Unfamiliar with the details and history of the ethno-national conflict, new immigrants from weaker backgrounds are situated in these contested spaces. Lital Ayalon
Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Backgrounder This backgrounder explores AI's impact on democracy, focusing on three areas: its influence on the public sphere, its role in election campaigns, and the accountability of automated decision systems in public services. Thorsten Thiel
Thorsten Thiel Head of the Research Group "Democracy and Digitaliziation" at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society
What are Information Markets? Explainer Online activity and abundant free information often overshadow challenges in markets and information niches lacking sustainable business models. This explainer discusses why information markets fail and how to fix them. Daphne Raban
Seven Lessons from the German 5G Debate Spotlight The following text examines the political debate on the topic of 5G in Germany and draws seven lessons for future debates on the reliability of technology providers for critical infrastructure. Thorsten Benner
“We want to deter politicians from spreading false information” Interview A conversation with Noa Barak about disinformation and the role of fact-checkers in Israel.