Drones could become an integral part of urban air mobility. However, their successful integration into urban environments depends not only on public acceptance, but also on the perspectives of the experts who shape their development, use and regulation. Drones could become an integral part of urban air mobility. However, their… Read More »“We need time…” On the acceptance of urban drones
In her article “Disinformation, Democracy and the Digital Sphere”, Tanja Wirz sheds light on how the state should deal with disinformation in digital media and what measures are needed to protect democracy. UZH researchers Mark Eisenegger and Florent Thouvenin present proposals on this topic in an interdisciplinary study. It is… Read More »How the state can deal with disinformation. A look at current research at UZH
Many thanks to all DIZH members and colleagues for their commitment this year. 2024 has once again demonstrated the importance of cross-university collaboration, interdisciplinary exchange and the connection between science and practice. Together, we were able to create new structures that strengthen research and teaching, promote digital innovations and initiate… Read More »Goodbye 2024
For a few days now, Spotify has been offering its subscribers a personal review of their music year. Spotify Wrapped is popular, but is also sparking discussions about algorithms, data protection and the reduction of music to consumption. The debate raises fundamental questions: How does Spotify control what we listen… Read More »Spotify Wrapped, streaming and the power of playlists
Lesley Spiegel will hand over the management of DIZH at the end of November 2024. After starting in April 2020, Lesley has built up the DIZH office and driven forward DIZH’s activities in all areas. Committees, processes and funding instruments were established. One important step was the introduction of the… Read More »Change of managing director DIZH
DLH Innovation Fund for innovative, digitally supported teaching projects at secondary level II There are many ideas for innovative, digitally supported teaching projects at upper secondary schools. The right partners and resources are needed to implement and disseminate them. To this end, the Digital Learning Hub Sek II (DLH) operates… Read More »Promotion of educational innovations at upper secondary level
A Think-and-Do-Tank for Responsible Development and Societal Alignment of Artificial Intelligence Systems Swiss Centre for Responsible AI (SCRAI) brings responsible AI to the ground by bridging the gap between societal values and development of AI technology and solutions. The Think-and-Do Tank will help organizations to exploit the potential of AI… Read More »Swiss Centre for Responsible AI (SCRAI)
Overcoming language barriers in public institutions Digilinguo is a platform that promotes sustainable practices in the use of digital translation and language tools, thus allowing for language barriers to be overcome in public institutions. Three channels will be created to help it in achieving this objective: 1) a test track… Read More »Digilinguo
Sustainable Digital Finance aims to promote financial technology for sustainable finance. Today, there is still a huge gap in embedding sustainability in finance. Sustainable Digital Finance focuses on research and its translation into ventures and its acceleration by regulators and policy makers. Go to website Team Prof. Dr. Beat Affolter,… Read More »Sustainable Digital Finance
Measuring Societal Wellbeing under Changing Circumstances Challenges posed by societal disruptions impact cantonal governance. The Public Data Lab (PDL), hosted by Canton Zurich`s Statistics Office, creates indicators and new approaches to measuring change in society, economy and environment. Through transdisciplinary digital and artistic innovation the PDL will increase public trust… Read More »Public Data Lab