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Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 6d

📚 Join us for an Author Talk with Sebastian Gießmann on The Credit Card Book – a journey through the history and politics of digital payments. 📅 September 9, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM 📍 At CAIS & online | Register: kolleg@cais-research.de ℹ️ The talk will be held in English @sebgiessmann.bsky.social

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 7d

📣 Noch Plätze frei! Am 16. September 2026 findet in der Kölner VHS von 10 bis 16 Uhr das Barcamp #DigitalwegweiserNRW – #WissenDasVerbindet statt. 👉 app.vhs-nrw.de/forms/p/Digi...

Keyvisual mit einem geschwungenen Pfad (mit buntem Farbverlauf), der sich durch die Bildmitte zieht. Oberhalb des Pfades steht der Veranstaltungstitel „Digitalwegweiser NRW – Wissen, das verbindet“. Unter dem Pfad sind die Veranstaltungsinformationen angegeben: 16. September 2026, 10 bis 16 Uhr in der Kölner VHS.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 12d

🚀 On 1 September, STEM-HER launches. Led by Dr. Tetiana Gorokhova at CAIS, the project explores how AI can empower women in STEM entrepreneurship, especially in post-conflict and gender-constrained contexts. 🔗 Learn more: cais-research.de/en/research/... #STEMHER #WomenInSTEM @tetgor.bsky.social

Graphic with a blue background and a portrait of Dr. Tetiana Gorokhova. Under her photo is the quote: “I believe talent has no gender. With STEM-HER we give women in STEM the AI competences and entrepreneurial support to turn scientific knowledge into business.” The logos of STEM-HER, the European Union, and the EIT Higher Education Initiative are displayed at the bottom.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 20d

📢 Jetzt bewerben! Für den Bereich Wissenschaftliche Politikberatung & Forschung suchen wir eine Person auf PostDoc-Level (all genders). 📍Bochum & mobiles Arbeiten 📄 Vollzeit, TV-L E13, unbefristet 📅 Bewerbungsfrist: 30.08.2026 🔗 stellenangebote.cais-research.de/de?id=e22ee7 #Stellenangebot #Bochum

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 20d

While the new call for applications is online and new & exciting project proposals are coming in, we would like to take a moment to thank the reviewers who contributed to our 2025 selection process. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your expertise and your time. We couldn’t do it without you.

Visual featuring the names of all 180 reviewers of the CAIS applications

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 23d

#SaveTheDate 🤖 KI verändert unseren Alltag – im Rathaus, im Lokaljournalismus & in unserem direkten Umfeld. Kommt vorbei & diskutiert mit uns darüber am 30.09.2026 beim #CAISforum2026 in Bochum. Eintritt frei! Anmeldung & Infos: cais-research.de/cais-forum-2... #Bochum #Bürgerdialog #Teilen

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· 29d

📢 Join us at this week's CAIS Colloquium! Two CAIS fellows present their fellowship projects on #DigitalIntimacy & #DatingApps, as well as #FarRightExtremism, & #DigitalCulture. 📅 July 15 | 🕓 4–5 PM 📍 Join us CAIS Bochum & online! #CAIScollege #Bochum cais-research.de/en/current-e...

The graphic is featuring a portrait of Martin Beckstein at the top. Below the portrait is the talk title: Fostering Liberal Intimacies: The Potentials and Perils of Non-Commercial Dating Apps. The graphic states that the talk will take place from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at CAIS in Bochum and online.

The graphic is featuring a portrait of Dr. Konstanze N’Guessan at the top. Below the portrait is the talk title: Memes, Metapolitics and Accelerationism: An Ethnography of Postdigital Ludic Fascism. The graphic states that the talk will take place from 4:30 to 5:00 PM at CAIS in Bochum and online.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jul 10

📅 Save the Date | 4. September Herzliche Einladung zu „Zukunft digitaler Bürger:innenbeteiligung – Kommunale Praktiken in Zeiten von Staatsmodernisierung und Künstlicher Intelligenz“ #Vorträge #Paneldiskussion #Workshops Jetzt anmelden: beteiligung.nrw.de/k/1027724 📍 WICA Oberhausen | 9:30–13:15 Uhr

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jul 9

Special Call on Futures of Work: Shaping Human-Centered Digital Transformation We invite applications for fellowships exploring how AI, automation & platform economies reshape work & how these changes can be made ethical, inclusive and sustainable. cais-research.de/en/cais-coll...

Visual mentioning the special call: Futures of Work: Shaping Human-Centered Digital Transformation

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jul 9

📢 Apply now for the #CAISfellowship in 2027/28! You're researching #DigitalTransformation? Get funding, space & community in Bochum, Germany. ⏰ Apply by August 31, 2026 👉 cais-research.de/en/cais-coll... #CAIScollege #Bochum @estherlaufer.bsky.social

Collage with pictures of fellows at CAIS - in a workshop, a talk, at an excursion and the weekly breakfast

List mentioning the fellowship highlights: Open to all career stages Project focus: Digital transformation & society 3 or 6 Months dedicated to your research Generous funding & support Free furnished apartment & private office Lively, interdisciplinary research community Weekly academic & social gatherings Based in Bochum, Germany – at the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr science region

Part of a map of Europe showing where Bochum is located and photos of Bochum (CAIS building, Bochum lettering, photo of researchers riding bicycles)

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jul 1

📣 Die Anmeldung ist geöffnet! Am 16.09.2026 findet in der Kölner VHS das Barcamp #DigitalwegweiserNRW – #WissenDasVerbindet statt. 👉 app.vhs-nrw.de/forms/p/Digi...

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 25

🎙️ #CAISzeit #Podcast "Sprachmaschinen: Eine Philosophie der KI" Gemeinsam mit Host Dr. Matthias Begenat diskutieren Roberto Simanowski & Jana Baum wie Sprachmodelle Denken, Erkenntnis & Philosophie verändern. 🎧 Jetzt reinhören: cais-research.de/aktuelles/ca... @herr-bege.bsky.social

Visual mit den Portraitfotos von Roberto Simanowski und Jana Baum im Zentrum und dem Text darunter: "Folge #27 - Sprachmaschinen:
Eine Philosophie der Künstlichen Intelligenz"

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 24

📍 Arrived at #GMF26 Today, Besjon Cifliku will host the workshop: “No more waiting: Can AI help journalists build their own tools on the fly?” If you’re at the GMF and curious about experimenting with AI in journalism – come join us at 2 PM 👋 #CAISonTour #VibeCoding gmf-event.com/event/progra...

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 23

🚀 Workshop @ #GMF26: How AI helps journalists quickly build their own tools – from idea to prototype Focus: vibe coding without traditional software development. Hands-on, interactive, incl. risks & limits of AI 📍24 June | 2 PM | Room Berlin II #JournalismOutLoud gmf-event.com/event/progra...

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 16

📣 Wir suchen eine:n PostDoc Zukunftsforschung/Digitale Zukünfte (all genders) – Vollzeit, unbefristet, EG 13 TV-L. Bau mit uns unser neues Forschungsfeld zu digitalen Zukünften auf. Bewerbung bis 05.07.2026. Alle Infos findest du hier: cais-research.de/aktuelles/st...

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 11

📢 #CallForPapers: Human-Centered #ContentModeration Workshop at #MuC2026 | 30 Aug 2026 at @unidue.bsky.social Deadline: 24 June Topics: harmful speech & context, datasets & AI evaluation, conditions & perspectives ℹ️ workshop26.content-moderation.org @hheuer.bsky.social 📸Kaboompics.com via Pexels

Illustration showing two hands cleaning: one hand holds a sponge while another pours dishwashing liquid onto it, symbolizing content moderation as a cleaning process. The image includes the text “Human-Centered Content Moderation: Expertise, Context & Evaluation” along with the workshop date and time.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 11

Kleiner Rückblick auf die Antrittsvorlesung von Prof. Johannes Breuer an der @unidue.bsky.social 📸 Unter dem Titel „Die 3.000.000? und der Sondertatbestand – Digitale Sozialwissenschaften als Detektivarbeit“ gab er Einblicke in seine Forschung und seine Pläne für die Zukunft. @johannesbreuer.com

Johannes Breuer an einem Pult stehend, mit einem großen Bildschirm im Hintergrund auf dem die Folie mit dem Titel seines Vortrags "Die 3.000.000? und der Sondertatbestand – Digitale Sozialwissenschaften als Detektivarbeit" zu sehen ist

Johannes Breuer an einem Pult stehend, mit einem großen Bildschirm im Hintergrund. Im Vordergrund des Bildes sind die Zuhörer:innen von hinten zu sehen.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 9

An impression from #ICA2026 🌍 Ahrabhi Kathirgamalingam presented the paper "Who is to blame? A longitudinal analysis of blame attribution in German news coverage of polarization," co-authored with CAIS Director Christiane Eilders, Fellows Hendrik Meyer & Mike Farjam, & Michael Brüggemann.

Ahrabhi stands on a stage behind a podium while presenting the research paper. A nearby screen shows a slide from the presentation associated with the paper.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Jun 8

📢 #BookTalk at CAIS: Roberto Simanowski (nominated for the German Non-Fiction Prize 2026) discusses his book, "Language Machines" with CAIS-philosopher Jana Baum 📅 June 18, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM 💻 To participate online, please email kolleg@cais-research.de cais-research.de/event/langua...

Event visual for a CAIS book talk featuring a photo of Roberto Simanowski. The visual includes the title "Booktalk & Discussion: Language Machines – Towards a Philosophy of AI," followed by the author's name "Roberto Simanowski" and the event details "June 18, 2026 at 2 PM."

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· May 13

🎤 "Deepfake Futures – Was tun, wenn nichts mehr echt ist?" - Vortrag von CAIS-Forscherin Josephine B. Schmitt auf der re:publica 2026 zu Deepfakes, Vertrauen & Zukunftsbildern. Kommt vorbei: 18. Mai | 17:30 Uhr | Stage 4 👉 re-publica.com/de/session/d... #rp26 @re-publica.com @jottbees.bsky.social

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· May 11

Dezentrale Netzwerke gelten als Zukunft der digitalen Souveränität. Aber wie dezentral ist Mastodon in der Praxis wirklich? 🎤 Vortrag von Marco Wähner auf der @re-publica.com 📍 20. Mai 2026 | 16:45–17:15 Uhr | Lightning Box 1 re-publica.com/de/session/d... @marco-waehner.bsky.social #rp26

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· May 7

Seit Dezember 2025 sind Social-Media-Apps in Australien für unter 16-Jährige tabu. Welche Effekte hat das Verbot auf Jugendliche? Schutz vs. Austausch, Community, Teilhabe – wir diskutieren darüber auf der re:publica. #rp26 re-publica.com/de/session/d... @jottbees.bsky.social @re-publica.com

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· May 4

"Beschreib einfach, was du willst – die KI schreibt den Code." Aber was, wenn niemand mehr versteht, was entsteht? 🎤 Vortrag von Hendrik Heuer zu Vibe Coding auf der @re-publica.com 📍 19.05.2026 | 16:15–16:45 Uhr | Lightning Box 1 re-publica.com/de/session/v... #rp26 @hheuer.bsky.social

Visual mit dem Titel "Über Vibe Coding" und dem Text "Das Versprechen: Vibe Coding demokratisiert Softwareentwicklung scheinbar radikal
Der Schaden: Unverstandene KI-generierte Software kann reale Menschen gefährden
Das Muster: Seit über 60 Jahren wird die Abschaffung des Programmierens überschätzt
Die Lösung:
Mensch-KI-Interaktion macht aus schneller Coproduktion verantwortliche Softwaregestaltung."

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 28

📢 #LunchtimeTalk at CAIS: Join us for this week's talk by Anna Ricarda Luther on "We The Social Media Social Media For and From Social Movements". 🗓 April 29, 2026 | 1:30 to 2:30 PM 📍at CAIS in Bochum & online 🔗 www.cais-research.de/en/event/we-...

Portrait of Ricarda alongside text displaying the title of her talk, as well as the date, time, and location

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 21

Join this week's CAIS Fellow Talks on Wednesday: Dr. Eline Waerp (4:00-4:30 PM) on EU air border digitalization & risk, and Dr. Mike Farjam (4:30–5:00 PM) on newspaper ideology & audiences. On site in Bochum or online (register via kolleg@cais-research.de). ℹ️ www.cais-research.de/en/current-e...

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 17

CAIS & Friends at #CHI2026 ✨ An inspiring week for our researchers from the CAIS program “Design of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” at CHI2026 in Barcelona, Spain – and the smiles say it all! @chi.acm.org ℹ️ About their papers & talks: www.cais-research.de/news/cais-fo...

Group photo of our seven researchers Hendrik, Aditya, David, Ricarda, Artur, Besjon, and Jasmin, standing behind large letters spelling “CHI”.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 17

➡️ When Handwriting Goes Social: Creativity, Anonymity, and Communication in Graphonymous Online Spaces ✨Honorable Mention April 17, 9:12 AM | P1 Room 112 programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/pro... @chi.acm.org #CHI2026 @hheuer.bsky.social

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 17

Today at #CHI2026, join our researchers for two presentations on shaping safer and more expressive online spaces: ➡️ Take the Power Back: Screen-Based Personal Moderation Against Hate Speech on Instagram April 17, 12:27 PM | P1 Room 119 programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/pro... @chi.acm.org

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 16

We’re delighted to welcome our new CAIS fellows! Their research spans topics like digital religion, polarization, digital intimacy, far-right movements, collective memory, EU border control, fact-checking, and misinformation. www.cais-research.de/en/cais-coll... #CAIScollege #CAISfellowship

Group photo: The fellows Martin, Eline, Mike, Shabnam, Konstanze, Emily, Gautam, and Maryam stand side by side in the CAIS foyer in front of a CAIS sign.

Center for Advanced Internet Studies@cais-research· Apr 14

➡️ They Think AI Can Do More Than It Actually Can: AI-Supported Reporting in Local Journalism April 14, 11:39 AM | P1 Room 127 programs.sigchi.org/chi/2026/pro... @chi.acm.org @hheuer.bsky.social