“Draft a letter of resignation for my health insurance provider” (1.7 kcal) “What could I cook with two tomatoes, an onion and a block of feta cheese (3.8 kcal)?” or “What is the Grandfather Paradox (3.8 kcal)?” These days, people are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for answers to questions like these. But…

Comprehensive digital sheet music libraries or collections of teaching materials designed to support teachers in lesson planning have so far found little traction in instrumental and vocal tuition. In their project, Kerstin Denecke and Andrea Ferretti are investigating which criteria and features a repertoire platform would…

"Digital Natives" are widely assumed to be naturally tech-savvy and competent. Everyday coaching experience tells a different story. A gap exists between usage and genuine proficiency. Digital competence does not emerge automatically from availability; it requires deliberate development and guidance.
Between attribution…

How do digital technologies change the way people participate in democracy? This article looks at the everyday realities of ICT: information floods, AI manipulation, unequal access, and declining trust - but also new chances for transparency, participation, and fairer decision-making. It shows what needs to change for…

For this article, we spoke to Prof. Dr Mascha Kurpicz-Briki, a professor of computer science and researcher in the field of AI.

What is the current state of gender representation in AI and data science, particularly in Switzerland?

The available data shows a clear and persistent imbalance. Globally,…