Ethics and Governance of Technology Dossier This dossier explores the governance and ethics of technology, examining regulatory frameworks, ethical dilemmas, and best practices to ensure responsible innovation. It addresses the challenges of balancing technological advancement with societal values and human rights.
Rethinking Privacy and Mass Surveillance in the Information Age Dossier Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this publication series has set out to examine the societal and political implications of the spillover of surveillance technologies from the security sphere into everyday life.
Digital Public Sphere Dossier In the age of information, the digital public sphere serves as the modern agora, where ideas are exchanged, debates are held, and public opinion is shaped. This dossier delves into the complexities and challenges of navigating this digital landscape, where the vast potential for democratic engagement coexists with significant threats such as misinformation, privacy breaches, and unequal access.
What is Tech Diplomacy? Explainer The term “tech diplomacy” has gained currency over the last five years. The following text aims to unpack it and highlight specific examples of tech diplomacy practices. By Katharina Höne
What is Digital Constitutionalism? A view from Europe Explainer European digital constitutionalism should not be considered as a mere constitutional reaction. Rather, it is a long-term, proactive strategy to protect democratic values in the algorithmic society from being eroded by unaccountable powers. By Giovanni De Gregorio
Digital Rights in Israel Spotlight Over the past two decades, digital rights have become central to global internet governance debates, with varying interpretations across countries. This Spotlight offers an overview of digital rights in Israel. By Efrat Daskal
"Things are not going to change until change happens in the US" Interview A conversation with Danny Rogers from the Global Disinformation Index (GDI) on the business model behind disinformation activities and ways to defund and disincentivize their propagators by providing the industry with clear definitions and data.
"Deescalating polarization will contribute to diminishing the problem of misinformation" Interview A conversation with Nicole Krause from the Life Sciences Communication Department at the University of Wisconsin about science and political communication and ways to communicate more effectively with conservative, religious and rural audiences.
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? By Alexandra Paulus
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. By Daphne Raban
