The highlight of the evening event of the FZI Research Center for Information Technology at the Baden-Württemberg State Representation in Berlin on September 26, 2024 was an inspiring panel discussion. Participants included journalist and author Gilda Sahebi, Dr. Jonas Fegert from the FZI and member of the SOSEC team as well as Petra Olschowski, State Minister for Science, Research and the Arts in Baden-Württemberg.
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The discussion, which was moderated by Dinah Riese (Head of Domestic Affairs at taz), focused on polarization and social upheaval as a result of the rapid digital transformation. However, it was also about the extent to which technology-driven research can contribute to strengthening democracy through digital technologies. The focus was on the potential of research projects such as SOSEC.