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Established research areas

The established and emerging research areas address current societal challenges and pioneering questions arising from the academic community. Insights into the research topics:

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

How can we make everyday digital life secure? Our researchers examine the technical, economic and legal aspects of IT security.

Digital Plattforms

How are digital platforms changing our economy and society? Our researchers analyse platform ecosystems with a focus on value creation, power and regulation.

Resilient Democracies

Multiple crises, conspiracy myths and autocracies are putting democracies under pressure. Our researchers are investigating the dynamics involved in order to identify ways of strengthening their resilience.

AI & Language

Large language models are having a disruptive impact, including on science. Our researchers are investigating the consequences – from technology to linguistics and law.

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