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AI and Surveillance at the Border

Weizenbaum Distinguished Fellow Petra Molnar spoke to us about expensive border technology that does nothing but harm, and how we can bring back humanity into the conversation about migration.

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Open Fellowship Program

We are looking for international scientists and experts who want to develop, discuss and investigate new ideas as Fellows at the Institute.

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The Data Workers` Inquiry

After the successful Launch, learn about the data Workers` powering current AI tell their own stories.

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Die Forschungsschwerpunkte

Veranstaltungen

23.09.2024 - 26.09.2024

Berlin, detailed information on location and schedule will follow soon

Symposium

PhD Summer School 2024: Gender, AI and Inclusive Work

The summer school is a joint project between the Weizenbaum Institute and FES Future of Work and takes place annually. The number of places is limited to a maximum of 16 PhD students from Social Science or related disciplines. The selection of participants is based on peer review and the excellence…

30.09.2024

17:00 Uhr - 19:00 Uhr | online

Panel Discussion

Data work as a career? Professionalizing content moderation in Germany

Behind the glossy veneer of AI lies a hidden workforce of data workers who form the backbone of this technological revolution. In this part of the Data Workers` Inquiry Speakers Series, workers in Germany talk about their career in data work.

08.10.2024

12:30 Uhr - 13:30 Uhr | online

Weizenbaum-Forum

Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience: Approaches for Strengthening Socio-Technical Systems

The number of threats and cyberattacks on businesses as well as public infrastructure have increased dramatically in recent years. This Weizenbaum Forum brings together experts from different perspectives to discuss how we can strengthen cybersecurity and cyber resilience.

21.10.2024

17:00 Uhr - 19:00 Uhr | online

Panel Discussion

What impact does content moderation have on workers’ mental health?

Behind the glossy veneer of AI lies a hidden workforce of data workers who form the backbone of this technological revolution. In this event of Data Workers`Inquiry Speakers Series, workers talk about the effects to their mental health.

05.11.2024

18:00 Uhr - 20:00 Uhr | Weizenbaum Institute, Hardenbergstraße 32, 10623 Berlin

Distinguished Lecture

The Politics of Unpaid Labour

This distinguished lecture by Prof. Dr. Valeria Pulignano focuses on how the study of unpaid labour can help address inequality in precarious work.

11.11.2024

17:00 Uhr - 19:00 Uhr | online

Panel Discussion

Who else does data work?

Behind the glossy veneer of AI lies a hidden workforce of data workers who form the backbone of this technological revolution. In this event of Data Workers`Inquiry Speakers Series, we discuss who else is forced into data work.

Pionier, Skeptiker, Aktivist: Wendepunkte im Leben von Joseph Weizenbaum

Mit dieser interaktiven und digitalen Ausstellung würdigen wir das Leben und Wirken des Informatikpioniers und Gesellschaftskritikers Joseph Weizenbaum. Sie zeichnet Weizenbaums Biografie anhand der Wendepunkte nach, die seinen Lebenslauf nachhaltig geprägt und ihm eine neue Richtung gegeben haben. 

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