News overview

Here you can find the so far published news in 2024. Subscribe to the ITAS news via RSS feed.

2024
news_2024_006_TATuP_1_2024_01New TATuP issue on AI for decision support

Whether for steering vehicles, making medical diagnoses, or supporting the courts – increasingly far-reaching decisions are in the hands of artificial intelligence. The current TATuP Special topic asks about the consequences.

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news_2024_005_CO-SFSC_01Project on the future of sustainable food supply

Cooperative business models could play an important role in the transformation of global food supply. A Belmont Forum project involving ITAS and partners on three continents investigates how these models can be strengthened.

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news_2024_tab_001_RezyklateTAB report on the improved use of recycled materials

Only a small part of the German economy's demand for raw materials is covered by recycled materials. Using the example of plastic packaging, electrical appliances and building materials, the current report identifies policy options to change this.

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news_2024_004_Emerging_Battery_Technologies_01Batteries for the energy and mobility transition

A book co-edited by ITAS scientists offers a new, holistic perspective on the field of emerging battery technologies – from innovative materials and recycling methods to sustainability and potential markets.

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news_2024_003_Projekt_KI-Risiken_02Project on systemic and existential risks of AI

Do AI models and their applications bear systemic risks or could they even take on a life of their own and thus become an existential threat? ITAS investigates this issue on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. 

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news_2024_002_automatisierter_ÖPNV_01Mobility transition: Handbook on automated public transport

Areas outside major conurbations are often not well served by public transport. A new open access handbook with practical instructions shows how automated, driverless shuttles can help to close these gaps.

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news_2024_001_Fokusprojekt_Long_term_governanceNew project puts focus on “long-term governance”

Climate protection or the final disposal of highly radioactive waste are challenges that will affect us for a long time to come. ITAS now wants to contribute to the basic understanding of the political approach to such “long-term problems.”

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