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Language-Based AI Models Have Hidden Morals and Values
Just like humans, AI-based large-language models have characteristics such as morals and values. However, these are not always transparent.
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GBP Monitor Report April
The recently adopted Growth Opportunities Act was designed to increase competitiveness and investment incentives. But are the tax measures of the law sufficient to achieve these goals? A survey of the German Business Panels (GBP) shows that this is not the case.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
When companies become more involved in social and environmental issues, this also has a positive effect on the moral behavior of their employees outside of work. This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers of the Business School of the University of Mannheim.
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Legalization of Marijuana
Young people often use marijuana in combination with alcohol and cigarettes. Therefore, a combination of tax increases on all three counterbalances rising marijuana use among youth after legalization.
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Discrimination Impairs Mental Health
Up to now, there was some indication that discrimination negatively affects a person’s mental health and well-being. With a meta study, female researchers of the University of Mannheim show the clear negative effects of discrimination for the first time.
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Social Acceptance of Immigrants
Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful – and not, because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new study.
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Accelerate Decarbonization
Hydrogen is poised to accelerate the global energy transition as the industry exhibits steep learning curves and finds ways to produce the gas more efficiently and at lower cost, according to a new study.
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New Book on Friedrich Schiller
German studies scholar Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kittstein has published a new book on Friedrich Schiller called Das Wagnis der Freiheit (The gamble of freedom), in which Mannheim and the National Theater figure prominently.
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Protecting Future Generations
The obligations of politicians towards future generations can be derived from the existing legal system. This is shown by Mannheim jurist Svenja Behrendt in her latest publication.
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National Research Hub Neuroethics
The aim of the new Research Hub Neuroethics (RHUNE) is to create and promote a strong and sustainable network for neuroethics research in Germany and to increase the visibility of German neuroethics research internationally.