Political decision-makers

Our work provides policymakers concrete suggestions for implementing AI regulation in the German context. We emphasize shaping policies that align with user interests and incorporate civil society voices. We publish insights to guide the user-oriented application of European AI legislation in Germany.

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EuroStack – Shaping Europe’s digital future!

Our recent EuroStack report outlines how Europe can strengthen its digital sovereignty through homegrown infrastructure, fair innovation and reduced reliance on non-European tech giants!
Martin Hullin, Teresa Staiger
13. February 2025
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Implementing the AI Act: Many Areas of Tension with Existing Regulations

The European Union and its member states face a critical challenge: implementing the AI Act in a timely and user-friendly manner. Our new study highlights the importance of aligning existing European legislation more effectively with the new regulatory requirements.
Asena Soydaş
11. December 2024
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Strategy update from reframe[Tech]: Four missions for more common good in the digital age

Digital technologies are playing an increasingly significant role in many areas of life. The debates are getting more heated. In order to address the most impactful leverage points, we have revised our project strategy and present here what we plan to do in the future.
Julia Gundlach, Martin Hullin
30. July 2024
Bertelsmann Stiftung
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Bridge-building instead of polarization: how algorithms can improve digital discourse

The debates in social networks are increasingly characterized by polarization and fragmentation. A significant role in this phenomenon is played by the recommendation algorithms of major online platforms, which promote the spread of sensational and divisive content. We demonstrate how algorithms can contribute to a better digital discourse in an interactive web publication.
Dr. Felix Sieker
22. January 2024
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Three facts about the Council of Europe’s international negotiations on the AI Convention

Every day, European news outlets are inundated with reports tracking the developments of the AI Act within the European Union. This surge in coverage occurs amid heated discussions about regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) that have been spurred by the rapid advancement of generative AI models.
Asena Soydaş
16. January 2024
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German debate on AI governance: Insights from network analyses

*The original of this text was published in German on 1 February.* European institutions have been…
Nicole Lemke, Asena Soydaş
23. June 2023
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EuroStack – Shaping Europe’s digital future!

Our recent EuroStack report outlines how Europe can strengthen its digital sovereignty through homegrown infrastructure, fair innovation and reduced reliance on non-European tech giants!
Martin Hullin, Teresa Staiger
13. February 2025
Montage: © utoi - stock.adobe.com
Publications

Implementing the AI Act: Many Areas of Tension with Existing Regulations

The European Union and its member states face a critical challenge: implementing the AI Act in a timely and user-friendly manner. Our new study highlights the importance of aligning existing European legislation more effectively with the new regulatory requirements.
Asena Soydaş
11. December 2024
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Publications

Bridge-building instead of polarization: how algorithms can improve digital discourse

The debates in social networks are increasingly characterized by polarization and fragmentation. A significant role in this phenomenon is played by the recommendation algorithms of major online platforms, which promote the spread of sensational and divisive content. We demonstrate how algorithms can contribute to a better digital discourse in an interactive web publication.
Dr. Felix Sieker
22. January 2024