Digitization has become a key driver of global power shifts. It not only influences economic and social developments, but also geopolitical relations and security strategies. In this blog article, we… Read More »Geopolitics and Digitization
Germany is considered an economically highly developed country, but when it comes to digitalisation, the Federal Republic often falls short of its own standards in international comparison. The sluggish modernisation… Read More »Germany has voted – Digitalisation, Data Protection and State Surveillance
On October 18, 2024, the German government passed its new security package, which provides for increased surveillance and comprehensive measures against terrorism and violent crime. The legislative initiative has met… Read More »The new German Security Package: Digital Surveillance and Data Protection
Social media has fundamentally changed how news is produced, disseminated, and consumed. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram play a central role in the modern news landscape and have significantly… Read More »Faster, Louder, Less Secure? Social Media and the modern News Cycle
In an increasingly digitalised world, the topic of whistleblowing is becoming more explosive. Whistleblowing is the act by which individuals, often employees of a company or government agency, bring non-public… Read More »Whistleblowing in the Digital Era: The Courage to Tell the Truth
In the dynamic landscape of online platforms, a term has recently emerged that describes a trajectory all too familiar yet often unspoken: enshittification. This term, though laced with humor, soberly… Read More »The Downward Spiral: Understanding Enshittification in Online Platforms
We are starting 2024 full of enthusiasm with our New Year’s resolutions. Alongside financial and sporting goals, one of the most common resolutions is certainly to take more time to… Read More »Digitalisation, AI, Open Source, Data Protection & Co. – 6 Book Tips for the New Year
On April 21, 2021, the European Union (EU) proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) legislation called the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act or the European AI Regulation. This proposed legislation is… Read More »The European AI Regulation – Pros & Cons
Today we celebrate with the Free Software Community the ‘I Love Free Software Day (#ILoveFS)‘. Free, Open Source Software (FOSS) enriches our lives every day and makes an important contribution… Read More »‘I Love Free Software Day’ – Is Free Software more important than ever before?
The acquisition of the social network Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk inspired us to write a blogpost about the social role of social media. In our blog post on microtargeting,… Read More »Twitter, Facebook & Co. – Pros & Cons of Social Media
