TUM Think Tank
Where today's societal challenges meet tomorrow's technological excellence.
Where today's societal challenges
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Strengthening the Digital Services Act
- DSA and Algorithmic Risk Governance
DSA and Algorithmic Risk Governance
In a policy brief by Christian Djeffal, the author explores whether the DSA is revolutionizing algorithmic risk governance.
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Social Media and Content Moderation
- Alena Buyx, why is life not the highest good?
Alena Buyx, why is life not the highest good?
Generative AI Taskforce member Alena Buyx in the ZEIT interview podcast "Alles gesagt".
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Navigating Ethical AI Governance
Mobilität.Leben at IAA
- Alena Buyx calls for nationwide AI review board in recent Tagesspiegel Background Interview
Alena Buyx calls for nationwide AI review board in recent Tagesspiegel Background Interview
"AI applications are only as good in medicine as the datasets they are trained on" says Chairwoman of the German Ethics Council and member of the Generative...
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- Generative AI Taskforce Member launches internal AI chatbot
Generative AI Taskforce Member launches internal AI chatbot
Ingo Weber leads launch of internal AI chatbot that works similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
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- Exploring the Societal Impact of Large Language Models
Exploring the Societal Impact of Large Language Models
Insights from the Responsible ChatGPT World Café
1 Aug 2023
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Empowering Women in Technology
Envisioning the Metaverses
- Can AI develop new viruses?
Can AI develop new viruses?
Taskforce member Daniel Rückert in "Titel, Thesen, Temperamente"
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Where today's societal challenges meet tomorrow's technological excellence
Diversity in Perspectives.
We believe that the best ideas emerge from a dynamic exchange of perspectives. We are committed to facilitate constructive dialogue and deep collaboration among the members of our diverse network of stakeholders to generate innovative approaches, actionable recommendations, and working prototypes for policymakers, businesses, and society.
About the think tank

Laboratory of Ideas.
As a university-wide platform, we house a network of labs, each focused on a unique area of inquiry. Our approach combines academic rigor with a willingness to experiment and take risks. We are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom or explore unconventional ideas, committed to shaping the future of humanity and technology.
Explore our projectsPassion for Complexity.
We approach our work with a passion for complexity, recognizing that our world is made up of interconnected systems and relationships that are constantly evolving.
By embracing the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing and dynamic digital world, we are working to co-create a more responsible, and sustainable digital future for all.


Community of Practice.
Our team includes researchers, students, professionals, practitioners, citizens, and thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle complex issues at the intersection of science, technology, and society from multiple angles, creating a culture of intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and radical openness.
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