Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society

The Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society - The German Internet Institute is a joint project from Berlin and Brandenburg funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The Weizenbaum-Institut e.V. is the responsible body for the central administration and legal representation of the institute. Objectives The aim is to better understand the dynamics, mechanisms and implications of digitalisation. To this end, the Weizenbaum Institute investigates the ethical, legal, economic and political aspects of digital change. This creates an empirical basis for responsible digitalisation. On the basis of the research findings, action options are developed for government, the economy and civil society, in order to shape the digital transformation in a responsible interdisciplinary manner. Consortium The Weizenbaum Institute is a joint project of five universities and two non university research institutions in Berlin and Brandenburg funded by the Federal Ministry of...