Lunchtime Talk: TrustShield: Gamified Inoculation in an AI-Generated Fake Images World

CAIS + virtuell Konrad-Zuse-Straße 2a, Bochum

The project investigates the potential of gamification strategies to mitigate the impact of AI-generated fake images, integrating perspectives from psychology, human-computer interaction, gamification, media studies, and AI ethics. The study designs and evaluates a gamified prototype for inoculation against AI-generated fake images, examining whether certain designs foster higher engagement and inoculation outcomes than others. Drawing […]

Lunchtime Talk: Free Speech and/or Democracy? The NetzDG Discourse on Twitter

CAIS + virtuell Konrad-Zuse-Straße 2a, Bochum

In this talk, we will present research on the public discourse about a German anti-hate speech law called the Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz (NetzDG) on Twitter/X. The primary discourse about NetzDG was filled with fears of overblocking assuming that a law that was intended to reduce hate speech and protect minorities’ right to freedom of expression could eventually […]

Barcamp “Digitalwegweiser NRW – Wissen, das verbindet”

VHS Dortmund

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Medienkompetenz_LAB invites you to the Barcamp “Digitalwegweiser NRW” at the Volkshochschule Dortmund. This full-day event brings together committed individuals from across North Rhine-Westphalia to explore topics like digitalization, media education, artificial intelligence, and disinformation.