In this episode of CAISzeit, host Dr. Matthias Begenat speaks with Dr. Marco Wähner, postdoctoral researcher at CAIS, about the fascination, functions, and misconceptions surrounding the Darknet. Together, they take a scientifically grounded look at the hidden layers of the internet and explore the Darknet’s role in protecting freedom of speech, as well as its use in spreading conspiracy theories.
As part of the “Generative AI in Studies” event at the University of Duisburg-Essen on June 16, 2025, Dr. Matthias Begenat, Head of Science Communication at CAIS, holds an online lecture about the challenges of generative AI and the reliability of knowledge.
Mark your calendar: 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.
On May 20, 2025, Dr. Matthias Begenat (CAIS) will join the policy dialogue “Digital Na(t)ive” at the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament to discuss opportunities, risks and ways to promote a responsible approach to AI and social media.
The taskforce “AI in Science Communication” of #FactoryWisskomm (Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space) has published concrete recommendations for the responsible use of generative AI. The taskforce was coordinated by Gesine Born (Bilderinstitut), Nicole Hillebrand (University of Freiburg), Ekkehard Felder (University of Heidelberg) und Matthias Begenat (CAIS).
