Veröffentlicht am: 04.07.2024
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Algorithmic Amplification of Negative Discourse as a Systemic Risk
How does attention-economy-driven algorithmic amplification of conflict-driven and negative-emotional communication distort public discourse? And does this distortion constitute a systemic risk under the Digital Services Act (DSA)? This blog article refers to our previous blogpost on "Platform Badges for Civic Communication", explains why such interventions are needed, and outlines how they could address these systemic risks.
“He Just Does Everything Right. He’s Simply Smart” – Young People’s Perspectives on AI
AI applications are no longer used just for homework, but also as advisors and conversation partners. This blog post takes a look at young people's experiences with AI and shows that schools and parents often lack opportunities to discuss the role of AI in our daily lives. Safer Internet Day offers a good opportunity to start this conversation.
Platform Badges for Civic Communication
How can platforms address distortions in the digital attention economy without restricting free expression excessively? This blog post explores how new incentive structures can promote constructive communication on digital platforms and the potential of the Digital Services Act to facilitate such interventions.
How the Institute Got Its Name
On May 30, 1950, the Hans Bredow Institute was founded by the former Northwest German Broadcasting Corporation (the predecessor of NDR and WDR) and the University of Hamburg. This blog post describes the history of its founding and explains how the institute got its name.
Elon Musk, the AfD and the Agenda-Setting of the Radical Right in the 2025 German Federal Election
The article explains how Elon Musk's communication interventions increase the media presence of Alice Weidel and the AfD, and how these dynamics are driven by the mechanisms of the digital attention economy.
English-Test: The Magic of the Rainbow
A rainbow holds not only scientific significance but also rich symbolism. In many cultures and myths, the rainbow represents hope, peace, and a connection between heaven and earth.
