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Music on demand: How AI composes entire songs with just a few keywords
Machine Intelligence EN, Professional Contribution EN/
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The ability of generative AI to produce eloquent texts and impressive images has long been common knowledge. However, in addition to these achievements,…

The Impacts of Rare Earth Mining for Our Digital World on Biodiversity
Articles in English EN, FocusThe digital revolution has profoundly reshaped our lives, delivering unparalleled connectivity and convenience. Yet, the devices and technology…

Secure Personal Data Networks: New Approaches with Linked Data
Cybersecurity and IT forensics EN, Digital Government EN, Focus, Professional Contribution ENThe Bern University of Applied Sciences is working with the Federal Chancellery to develop new ways of securely exchanging sensitive personal…

Never consent without a clear purpose: the only one way to save self-determination
Articles in English EN, Cybersecurity and IT forensics EN, Digital Identity, Privacy & Cybersecurity ENConsent to the use of mobility data means permission for the collection, storage, and use of personal data. The necessity of such consent is…

Conversations with LLMs: Patterns and Paradigms for Better Prompting
Contributions EN, Focus, Machine Learning ENWhile Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude have become powerful tools for everyday work, their effectiveness largely depends…

Inclusive Design of Digital Health Solutions for Older Adults
Digital Health EN, Focus, Health Care and E-Health EN, Professional Contribution ENDigital health solutions utilize evidence-based approaches for prevention, treatment, and health promotion. To minimize inequalities, they must…

The Unexpected Benefits of the BFH Sulabh Learning App
Contributions EN, Focus, Transdisciplinary ENIn May 2024 a team from BFH TI travelled to southern India to roll out a software application they developed to help underprivileged children…

Active Sourcing Tools in Switzerland: Between Efficiency and Fairness
Augmented Intelligence EN, Focus, Interview EN, New Work ENLarge Swiss companies are increasingly relying on digital tools in recruiting - from LinkedIn Recruiter to ChatGPT. But how effective are these…

Overcoming User Resistance in Location Data Sharing
Big and Open Data EN, Contributions EN, Digital Identity, Privacy & Cybersecurity EN, FocusWe investigate whether and how sustainability and financial incentives encourage ethical location data sharing. Our results show that users do…
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