Digital society and economy

Projects related to technological change in the living and working environment

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AI in education

A monitoring project on the state of research, development and application of AI in education and training, and the importance of ethical guidelines.

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Opportunities of digital administration

Digital transformation promises to increase efficiency and effectiveness in administration as well. What is the potential for change through AI and blockchain?

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Hintergrundbild: Zwei sich betrachtende Köpfe mit VR-Brille vor Einsen und Nullen im Hintergrund (TAB-Projektbild: VR und AR)
Virtual and augmented reality

A project on development paths, application potentials and technology consequences of VR and AR.

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Hintergrundbild: Globus vor Weltkarte (TAB-Projektbild: Welt ohne Bargeld)
World without cash?

How are cashless payments and Bitcoin changing the classic banking and payment systems? And how secure are the new digital payment services?

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Hintergrundbild: Sprechblase aus einer Gruppe von Menschen gebildet
Who knows and uses petitions to the Bundestag?

"Everyone" has the right under Article 17 of the Basic Law to address requests or complaints to the German Bundestag.

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Hintergrundbild: Lächelndes Mädchen mit einem Tablet vor sich an einer Schulbank sitzend vor Bücherregal im Hintergrund
Digital media in education

On forms, challenges and potentials of a future digital education infrastructure

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News on the topic
Cover der TAB-Kurzstudie Nr. 5. E-Voting – alternative Wahlformen und ihre Absicherung E-voting - status quo and future prospects in Germany

A new short study on Internet voting provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of this new form of voting compared to ballot box and postal voting. The analysis includes three case studies on Estonia, Switzerland and Norway, where there is already experience with online voting in local, regional, national or european elections.

More29.09.2023 | Publication
Cover-TKP-64-68 CollageFrom the 'bicycle revolution' to hypersonic weapons and space-based power generation

New topic profiles from horizon scanning provide a concise overview of the opportunities and risks of new technologies and concepts, and stimulate future research and innovation.

More04.09.2023 | Publication
coverteaser TAB-HP-26-ChatGptStudy on ChatGPT for the German Bundestag

The application potential and possible societal impact of large-scale computer models for language processing will be the focus of an expert discussion during the public deliberation of the Education Committee on 26 April.

More24.04.2023 | Publication and event
AB203_Titelbild_farbigWhy it is important to address the collection and use of health data

Health data is a sensitive good. The TAB report "Data Mining" provides comprehensive information on the possibilities, protective measures and limits of the use of data stocks for the parliamentary deliberations on the "offensive for the use of health data" at EU and national level and for the development of socially acceptable solutions. (Article actually only in German)

MoreKatrin Gerlinger | 20,04.2023
Cover TAB-Fokus no. 40: Data miningData mining – sociopolitical and legal challenges

Using examples from medicine and healthcare, the report provides comprehensive information to inform policy discussions and the design of complex data analytics for the benefit of individuals and society. The corresponding Policy Brief is now available in English.

More15.03.2023/02.05.2023 | Publication
Cover-TKP-58-63: Greening buildings, fighting forest fires, deep-sea mining, cell culture-based meat production, metaverseFrom the green house to the deep sea to the virtual world

The new topic profiles from horizon scanning provide a concise overview of the opportunities and risks of new technologies and concepts, and give impetus for future research and innovation.

More01.03.2023 | Publications
Cover TAB-Fokus no. 42What significance do the algorithmic systems of the major online platforms have for opinion formation?

A new TAB report on the influence of algorithms in digital media explains contexts, highlights challenges, scientific findings and the legal framework.

More22.12.2022 | Publication
Bilder, die von DALL-E2 auf den Prompt "How would an AI in the year 2022 look like in the style of 1930s technology visions?" hin generiert wurden.Chatting with the biggest potential technology? Encounters with AI in 2022

Even though other topics were in the foreground in 2022, the topic of artificial intelligence accompanied the technology assessment throughout the year. A report on interactive encounters with and lasting impressions of AI systems.(Article currently only in German)

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Cover-TAB-AB-190_BeobachtungstechnologienMore civil security through observation technologies?

A new TAB report offers a sound factual basis for political opinion-forming and shaping options for a target-oriented and socially viable approach to observation technologies in the area of civil security. The corresponding Policy Brief is now available.

Mehr15,12.2022 | Publication
CoverTAB-Fokus no. 35. Energy consumption of ICT infrastructureIncreasing resource and energy consumption of ICT infrastructures must not slip out of the focus

A new TAB report analyses energy consumption scenarios of ICT infrastructures and identifies realistic savings potentials, taking into account the digitisation push triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic.

Mehr17.10.2022 | Publication
Cover TAB-Arbeitsbericht Nr. 201: Künstliche Intelligenz und Distributed-Ledger-Technologien in der öffentlichen VerwaltungWhat are the benefits and how far are AI and DLT applications in public administration?

Against the background of international practical examples, a new TAB report and policy brief show perspectives for the successful digitisation of administration in Germany. 

Mehr25.10.2022 | Publikation
Cover TAB-Fokus no. 36 Innovative technologies, processes and products in the construction industryInnovations for a more efficient construction industry

A new TAB report analyses relevant trends with regard to technology, product and process innovations in the construction industry in Germany and identifies fields of action for fundamental structural change. The corresponding Policy Brief is now available in English.

More27.09.2022 | Publication
Cover TAB-Kurzstudie Nr. 2 (Ausschnitt): Welt ohne Bargeld - Veränderungen der klassischen Banken und BezahlsystemeWorld without cash?

TAB report on changes in traditional banking and payment systems and changes in its power structure provides an overview of developments in the payment traffic and changes in its power structure. 

More05.7.2022 | Publication
Sensoricons auf Feld - Symbolbild Digitalisierung in der LandwirtschaftOn the way to a digitally integrated agriculture?

In two newly published reports TAB sheds light on development trends in digital agricultural technologies and analyses the opportunities and risks of a systemically integrated agriculture. The corresponding Policy Briefs are now available in English.

More16.02.2022 | Publication

Projects on the topic

Publications on the topic


2022
Algorithms in digital media and their influence on opinion formation
Oertel, B.; Dametto, D.; Kluge, J.; Todt, J.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000154070 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Data mining – sociopolitical and legal challenges
Gerlinger, K.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000156941 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Energy consumption of ICT infrastructure
Grünwald, R.; Caviezel, C.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000152733 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Observation technologies in the field of civil security – opportunities and challenges
Caviezel, C.; Hempel, L.; Revermann, C.; Steiger, S.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000153825 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Artificial intelligence and distributed ledger and blockchain technologies in public administration
Evers-Wölk, M.; Kluge, J.; Steiger, S.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000151641 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
World without cash – changes in conventional banking and payment systems
Ehrenberg-Silies, S.; Peters, R.; Wehrmann, C.; Christmann-Budian, S.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000152724 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Innovative technologies, processes and products in the construction industry
Kehl, C.; Achternbosch, M.; Revermann, C.
2022. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000151014 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2020
Autonomous weapon systems. TAB-Fokus
Grünwald, R.; Kehl, C.
2020, October. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000127167 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
New Space – new dynamics in space exploration. TAB-Fokus
Kind, S.; Jetzke, T.; Nögel, L.; Bovenschulte, M.; Ferdinand, J.-P.
2020. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2019
Legal Tech. TAB-Fokus
Kind, S.; Ferdinand, J.-P.; Priesack, K.
2019, June. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Virtual and augmented reality. TAB-Fokus
Kind, S.; Ferdinand, J.-P.; Jetzke, T.; Richter, S.; Weide, S.
2019, April. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2018
Health apps. TAB-Fokus
Evers-Wölk, M.; Oertel, B.; Sonk, M.
2018, September. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Robotics in the care sector - challenges for society. TAB-Fokus
Kehl, C.
2018, May. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2017
Opportunities and risks of mobile and digital communication in the workplace. TAB-Fokus
Börner, F.; Kehl, C.; Nierling, L.
2017, April. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Social Bots - The potential opinion makers. TAB-Fokus
Kind, S.; Jetzke, T.; Weide, S.; Ehrenberg-Silies, S.; Bovenschulte, M.
2017, April. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Online citizen participation in parliamentary work. TAB-Fokus
Oertel, B.; Kahlisch, C.; Albrecht, S.
2017, March. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Additive manufacturing (3D printing). TAB-Fokus
Caviezel, C.; Grünwald, R.; Ehrenberg-Silies, S.; Kind, S.; Jetzke, T.; Bovenschulte, M.
2017, March. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2016
Digital media in education. TAB-Fokus
Revermann, C.; Albrecht, S.
2016, June. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
New electronic media and addictive behaviour. TAB-Fokus
Evers-Wölk, M.; Opielka, M.; Sonk, M.
2016, April. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2014
Postal services and modern information and communication technologies. TAB-Fokus
Riehm, U.; Böhle, K.
2014, February. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2013
Remote sensing: Application potentials in Africa. TAB-Fokus
Gerlinger, K.
2013, December. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2012
Electric mobility concepts and their significance for the economy, society and the environment. Summary
Peters, A.; Doll, C.; Kley, F.; Plötz, P.; Sauer, A.; Schade, W.; Thielmann, A.; Wietschel, M.; Zanker, C.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137309 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Future of the automobile industry. Summary
Schade, W.; Zanker, C.; Kühn, A.; Kinkel, S.; Jäger, A.; Hettesheimer, T.; Schmall, T.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137311 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Supply of raw materials for High-tech german industries – specifying and further developing germany’s raw materials strategy. Summary
Gandenberger, C.; Glöser, S.; Marscheider-Weidemann, F.; Ostertag, K.; Walz, R.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137553 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Regulations for access to the information society. Summary
Beckert, B.; Riehm, U.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137555 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2009
Medical technology innovations - challenges for research, economic an health policy. Summary
Lindner, R.; Nusser, M.; Zimmermann, A.; Hartig, J.; Hüsing, B.
2009. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137947 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Barriers to the establishment of new key technologies. Summary
Thielmann, A.; Zimmermann, A.; Gauch, S.; Nusser, M.; Hartig, J.; Wydra, S.; Blümel, C.; Blind, K.
2009. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137948 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Ubiquitous Computing. Summary
Friedewald, M.; Raabe, O.; Koch, D. J.; Georgieff, P.; Neuhäusler, P.
2009. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137963 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Technologies in the context of disability compensation at the workplace. Summary
Revermann, C.; Gerlinger, K.
2009. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137965 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2008
Public electronic petitions and civil participation. Summary
Riehm, U.; Coenen, C.; Lindner, R.; Blümel, C.
2008. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137967 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2007
Media use and eLearning in schools. Summary
Revermann, C.; Georgieff, P.; Kimpeler, S.
2007. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137977 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Internet communication in and with developing countries. Summary
Coenen, C.; Riehm, U.
2007. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137980 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
eLearning for children and elderly people. Summary
Kimpeler, S.; Georgieff, P.; Revermann, C.
2007. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137983 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Options for action to strengthen the international competitiveness of research-intensive and knowledge-based branches in Germany. Summary
Nusser, M.; Wydra, S.; Hartig, J.; Gaisser, S.
2007. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137982 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Working in future. Summary
Kinkel, S.; Friedewald, M.; Hüsing, B.; Lay, G.; Lindner, R.
2007. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137985 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2005
eLearning in the area of vocational training and further training. Summary
Georgieff, P.; Kimpeler, S.; Revermann, C.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137992 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Precision Agriculture. Summary
Rösch, C.; Dusseldorp, M.; Meyer, R.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137991 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Internet and Democracy. Summary
Grunwald, A.; Banse, G.; Coenen, C.; Hennen, L.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137536 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Future trends in tourism. Summary
Petermann, T.; Revermann, C.; Scherz, C.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137535 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Reduction of land use rate. Summary
Jörissen, J.; Coenen, R.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137539 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2004
Lighter-than-air technology. Summary
Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.
2004. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137541 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
2003
Biometrics and identity documents Performance, political context, legal considerations. Summary
Petermann, T.; Scherz, C.; Sauter, A.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137546 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Nanotechnology. Summary
Paschen, H.; Coenen, C.; Fleischer, T.; Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.; Revermann, C.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137618 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Military use of space and possibilities for arms control in space. Summary
Petermann, T.; Coenen, C.; Grünwald, R.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137626 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document 
Long-term and cross-sectional policy issues in European governments and parliaments. Summary
Hennen, L.; Petermann, T.; Scherz, C.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137625 Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document