Anna Baumert and Julia Sasse receive grant for interdisciplinary research on ethics in artificial intelligence

The newly founded Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University Munich awarded Anna Baumert a 3-year grant for the interdisciplinary project "Personalized AI-based Interventions Against Online Norm Violations: Behavioral Effects and Ethical Implications“.

NZZ news article about a research project of Zwetelina Iliewa and her colleagues: "Wenn das Bauchgefühl Rendite kostet"

Zwetelina Iliewa and her colleagues examine the stock market expectations of financial professionals. The result: Experts' expectations about future stock market returns are driven by their personal experiences instead of objective financial information. In particular, the market development right after their career start in the finance industry leaves a lasting impression that does not fade away until retirement.

Shambhavi Priyam wins second prize at Science Slam finals in Cologne

Why high school is tough in social network theory 
The social networks one belongs to in a classroom can have a bearing on the people’s beliefs.

Christoph Engel new member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

The Pope has appointed Christoph Engel as a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. The aim of the Academy is to promote the study and the progress of the social sciences, in the interest of offering the Church the elements which it can use in the development of its social doctrine, and to reflect on the application of that doctrine in contemporary society.

Otto Hahn Medal for Angelo Romano

Every year, the Max Planck Society awards a selection of junior scientists the Otto Hahn Medal for their outstanding scientific achievements. Angelo received the prize for his work on human cooperation and parochial altruism across societies.  ...