We investigate whether and how sustainability and financial incentives encourage ethical location data sharing. Our results show that users do not share their location data for the sake of sustainability. Nevertheless, we find that financial incentives increase data sharing rates modestly. Thus, when asking for data sharing…

Are AI writing tools helping or harming student creativity? A study led by Prof. Dr. Thiemo Wambsganss from the Human-Centered AI-based Learning Systems (HAIS) Lab[1] at BFH Wirtschaft explored hidden biases in popular AI feedback tools like ChatGPT and their impact on student writing. Learn why educators should be cautious,…

The Pig Health Info System (PHIS) was launched a year ago and monitors the health of Swiss pigs. 40 veterinary practices have now used the app and recorded more than 2,000 reports. The researchers take stock of the roll-out phase and practical experience here.

PHIS has provided a uniform and standardised method for recording…

The use of mobility data raises ethical challenges that go beyond technical and economic concerns. The Institute for Data Applications and Security IDAS has developed an ethical framework for Posmo as part of the InnoSuisse project. This framework guides Posmo's ethics board to ensure responsible data handling. By emphasizing…

In the digital era, inclusion is not only a social necessity , but also a technological one. To ensure that the entire population can benefit from technological advances, the state must act proactively . Social inclusion is key to paving the way for ground-breaking innovations.

In our increasingly digital society, the…