
Responsible Digital Society Research Network
Welcome to the Responsible Digital Society Research Network
The network focuses on the digital transformation and its social, ethical, legal, economic, psychological, and political consequences. We seek to strengthen the critical interdisciplinary dialogue on these topics inside and outside the University of Basel. Furthermore, we want to promote the scientific exchange on artificial intelligence, data-driven research (data science), and their applications. We network with other facilities at the University of Basel. In addition, we would like to create a critical mass for participation in national and international initiatives.
News

The Easter Bunny wants your Data
Smart toys: interactive friends or surveillance devices? By Prof. Isabel Wagner
Movie screening and panel discussion on AI in education
The sixth event in the joint series “Digitalization – What Now?” by uptownBasel and the Responsible Digital Society (RDS) research network at the University of Basel took place on February 25, 2025 in the auditorium of the Kollegienhaus. …
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Beyond Buzzwords - Reimagining Responsibility in Digital Societies
On 24 October 2024 the RDS were honored to host Prof. Ruha Benjamin for a talk on reimagining responsibility in digital societies.
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AI and Democracy
On Tuesday, October 22, the first public event of the University of Basel's AI-Initiative took place, co-organised by the Responsible Digital Society Research Network. The interdisciplinary and topical event, attracted an audience of over…