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Weizenbaum Library

The Weizenbaum Library collects the scientific publications of the Weizenbaum Institute, in particular journal articles, books, contributions to edited volumes, conference papers and research data, provided they are licensed under an Open Access license (usually a Creative Commons license).

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Weizenbaum Journal of the Digital Society

The open access journal offers national and international scientists a forum for contributions to interdisciplinary research on the social impact of digitalization.

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Weizenbaum Report

The annual Weizenbaum Report reports on long-term developments in political participation and analyzes the digital transformation of civic action.

Weizenbaum Report 2024

For the fifth year in a row, representative data was collected on the political and social engagement of citizens, both offline and online. In addition to media use for political information and the evaluation of digital technologies - always with a view to social inequalities - this year a special focus was placed on the experiences, expectations and assumptions about artificial intelligence in the context of work and education as well as in the everyday lives of citizens.

Christian Strippel, Sofie Jokerst, Katharina Heger, Martin Emmer, Antonia Peißker, Katrin Rothermel, Lisa Zenke

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Weizenbaum Discussion Papers

The Weizenbaum Discussion Papers present results from the Institute's ongoing research. The series is open to various publication formats such as monographs, technical reports, preprints, working papers and many more.

The Symbiosis of Generative AI and Work

The proliferation of generative AI applications (GAI) in the workplace has prompted considerable speculation regarding the future of work. In this paper, we examine the relationship between GAI and work, drawing on theoretical considerations and preliminary empirical insights. Our theses also function as hypotheses for the research project GENKIA, wherein we investigate the transformations in work across programming, journalism, marketing, human resource management, and public administration.

Florian Butollo, Christine Gerber, Esther Görnemann, Lea Greminger, Ann Katzinski, Marlene Kulla, Mareike Sirman-Winkler, Justus Spott

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Policy Papers

Policy papers are scientifically based statements, position papers and briefings on current political issues and decision-making processes.

Stellungnahme zum BMBF-Eckpunktepapier für ein Forschungsdatengesetz

The Weizenbaum Institute welcomes the key issues paper on the Research Data Act presented by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). In order for it to be effective for the benefit of the general public, it should be appropriate to the needs of publicly funded research. With this statement, the Weizenbaum Institute is making a contribution to this.

Dietmar Kammerer, Sonja Schimmler, Kaltrina Shala, Julian Vuorimäki

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Weizenbaum Conference Proceedings

The Weizenbaum Conference takes place once a year in Berlin. The Conference Proceedings are a collection of the papers presented at the respective conference by national and international scientists.

AI, Big Data, Social Media, and People on the Move

Proceedings of the Weizenbaum Conference 2023

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Annual Reports

The Annual Reports of the Weizenbaum Institute document in detail the work, activities and developments of the Institute in a given research year. They also list all publications published by Weizenbaum Institute researchers in the respective reporting period.

Annual Report 2021/2022

September 2022 was an important turning point for our still young Weizenbaum Institute: after the five-year start-up phase, we entered the establishment phase in the fall. This makes it an appropriate time to take stock, which we want to do in this annual report: What have we achieved? What path are we taking to turn the “Weizenbaum Institute” project into an independent research institution?

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Individual publications

The individual publications are publications that have been produced as part of cooperative projects.

Künstliche Intelligenz zwischen Mythos und Kritik. Joseph Weizenbaum (1923–2008)

Joseph Weizenbaum was a prominent pioneer and skeptic of the use of computers and artificial intelligence. In this volume, WI researcher Christian Strippel takes up Weizenbaum's critique and examines current debates on AI. He demonstrates that these seemingly new discussions actually have a long history.

Christian Strippel

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Shaping Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Society. Contributions from Bits & Bäume

By combining our political demands set by all 13 Bits & Bäume hosting organisations with the diferent perspectives of our more than 65 authors, we want to demonstrate that a different digitalisation is feasible. To help the discourse transcend national boundaries, we have made this journal accessible to a broad audience by publishing it free, digitally and in English. We hope that this publication ofers you fresh perspectives, illuminates new pathways and inspires you to get or stay actively involved in the Bits & Bäume movement.

Patricia Jankowski, Anja Höfner, Marja Lena Hofmann, Friederike Rohde, Rainer Rehak & Johanna Graf (Hrg.)

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Whitepaper Datenkompetenz

Im Zuge der Digitalisierung wird unsere soziale Wirklichkeit immer konsequenter in objektivierende Datenbestände überführt. Die Herausbildung entsprechender Datenkompetenzen – also das ABC und grundlegendes Wissen über Daten, deren Verwendung, technische Voraussetzungen, rechtliche Aspekte und kulturelle Auswirkungen – ist grundlegend für das selbstbestimmte Entscheiden innerhalb dieser digitalisierten und datafizierten Gesellschaft.

André Renz, Bennet Etsiwah, Ana Teresa Burgueño Hopf (Hrg.)

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Demokratie und Digitalisierung

Digitaler Wandel ist gestaltbar. Dies gilt, obwohl die Dynamik und Komplexität der Digitalisierung häufig ein Gefühl der Ohnmacht erzeugen. Wie können wir als Gesellschaft sicherstellen, dass demokratische Chancen genutzt werden können?

Christoph Neuberger, Thorsten Thiel

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We and AI – Living in a Datafied World: Experiences & Attitudes of Young Europeans

This report examines young Europeans’ attitudes toward and experiences with AI in a broad societal context. It explores how young people experience and perceive an increasingly datafied world and shed light on their attitudes toward AI in various domains.

Emilija Gagrčin, Nadja Schaetz, Niklas Rakowski, Roland Toth, Dr. André Renz, Dr. Gergana Vladova und Prof. Dr. Martin Emmer

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