Videos

From Space Internet to Cloud Computing: the future of big tech is in infrastructure

With Dr Corinne Cath, Nicole (Yung) Au, Dr Ashwin Mathew, and Dr Luc Rocher

We bring together three expert panelists to discuss this topic through their contributions to a recently published book, called Eaten by the Internet.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in National Defence

With Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo

Defence establishments worldwide now recognise artificial intelligence (AI) as a pivotal asset to secure a strategic advantage. Consequently, the race to harness AI for defence purposes is accelerating globally.

Code Dependent

With Madhumita Murgia, and Felix M. Simon

Through the voices of ordinary people in places far removed from the cosy enclave of Silicon Valley, Code-Dependent explores the impact of a set of powerful, flawed, and often exploitative technologies on individuals, communities & our wider society

Cloud Empires’ Physical Footprint: How geopolitics and trade shape the global expansion of U.S. and Chinese data centre infrastructures

With Professor Vili Lehdonvirta

Watch Prof. Vili Lehdonvirta deliver his talk "Cloud empires’ physical footprint" at the Digital Governance Research Colloquium at the Hertie School Centre for Digital Governance.

Crypto-hopes at times of crisis: Ethnographic examination of cryptocurrency trading in Istanbul

With Wesam Hassan

This research paper is rooted in an 18-month ethnographic study of individuals actively engaged in economic speculation in Turkey during the 2021-2022 economic crisis.

The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy

With Prof Ignacio Cofone

Drawing on behavioral science, sociology, and economics, Ignacio Cofone challenges existing laws and reform proposals and dispels enduring misconceptions about data-driven interactions.

Data Money: How a New Money Material is Changing Economies

With Prof Koray Caliskan

In this groundbreaking ethnographic analysis of crypto economies and their global markets and communities, Koray Caliskan offers an inside view of how cryptocurrencies are made and traded.

The impact of founder personalities on startup success

With Dr Fabian Braesemann

Here, we show that founder personality traits are a significant feature of a firm’s ultimate success. We draw upon detailed data about the success of a large-scale global sample of startups.

Zooming in on the digital aspects of the Indonesian election

With Licinia Güttel, Justin Yeung, Diyi Liu, and Dr Rizal Shidiq

Join us for a discussion on the Indonesian election and the role technology and digital issues might play in determining the outcome

Revisiting uncertainty: The Governance of assisted reproductive technologies in China

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China is one of the world’s most prolific assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) nations, but the Chinese regulatory framework on access to ARTs is relatively restrictive.

Decoding deceptive algorithms: risks, public accountability, and regulation

With Dr Luc Rocher

Dramatic claims about the potential and risks of Artificial Intelligence are now legion. Computers could soon replace most jobs or become sentient warlords.

OII/TUM Heilbronn series on AI & Work: From the Classroom to the Workplace – AI Technologies and the Changing Face of Education

With Dr Lulu P. Shi, Prof Stephan Krusche, Dr Fabian Stephany, and Professor Helmut Krcmar

As AI transforms the world of work, it has also emerged as a powerful force for change within the field of education, with the capacity to personalize learning experiences, cater to diverse student needs, and enhance overall educational outcomes.