Societal risks
University of Fribourg contributes to a national network in the field of disinformation
07.09.2026
The University of Fribourg is well represented in the "Disinformation" cluster of the new National Science Advice Network. Anna Jobin, Assistant Professor at the Human-IST Institute, is a member of the…
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Research Publication
New peer-reviewed publication investigates Artificial Intelligence as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
28.06.2026
The first consortium-wide publication of the Performing AI project investigates Artificial Intelligence as a social and cultural phenomenon, bringing together perspectives from the social, natural and…
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Media Appearance
Anna Jobin explains AI hallucinations in an interview with Watson
15.06.2026
AI generated answers may seem convincing but can be incorrect and inconsistent, hence the need to verify every AI generated information.
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09.03.2026
Dedicated to "Women and AI: Shaping the Future between Potential and Risk", a national event took place on the occasion of International Women's Day.
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17.10.2025
A new special issue of Big Data & Society, co-edited by Prof. Jobin, examines how Artificial Intelligence becomes controversial and critically analyses the dynamics and implications of AI controversies.
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Continuing education
New one-day course: introduction to Artificial Intelligence
28.09.2025
Together with Prof. Cudré-Mauroux, Prof. Jobin has co-organized a one-day in understanding generative AI as a continuing education offer.
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New course offer
"Perspectives in AI Ethics" taught in the autumn semester
15.09.2025
A new interdisciplinary course/seminar focuses on critical AI studies and ethics, teaching insights from sociology, STS, and philosophy.
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New book
Digital Economy: Technical, Economic, and Social Foundations
20.02.2025
Anna Jobin, together with Lukas Staffler and Bernd Ebersberger, co-edited a handbook in German on the technical, economic, and social aspects of the digital economy.
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Artificial Intelligence
Interdisciplinary research project 'Performing AI' investigates artificial intelligence as a cultural phenomenon
14.11.2024
Researchers from the University of Fribourg, together with Swiss and Japanese university partners, are leading an international project to investigate AI in society, art, and science.
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