Institut für Technik und Journalismus
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Institut für Technik und Journalismus (ITUJ)
editThe Institut für Technik und Journalismus (ITUJ) is a non-profit organization based in Berlin, whose goal is to critically accompany technological developments, especially digitalization, and to promote societal dialogue about it.
Key Products and Services
edit- Knowledge Transfer and Reporting: The ITUJ enables high-quality technology reporting by empowering journalists and citizens to understand and reflect on technological developments.
- Projects and Initiatives: For several years, the ITUJ has been developing and supporting projects aimed at self-empowerment, real choices, and transparency in the digital living environment. This includes consortium projects with renowned partners such as the Technische Universität Berlin and the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology[4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the ITUJ is to positively influence technological developments in the interest of the common good. The organization advocates for critical accompaniment and knowledge transfer to promote societal dialogue about technological advancements. The values of the ITUJ include strengthening self-empowerment, creating real choices, and promoting transparency in the digital world.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe ITUJ is engaged in various initiatives aimed at long-term sustainability and social responsibility. These include:
- Digital Education and Awareness: Through the publication of guides and informational texts, the ITUJ supports the digital education and awareness of the population.
- Societal Dialogue: The ITUJ promotes societal dialogue about technological developments to create an informed and critical public.
- Collaborations and Partnerships: By collaborating with other institutions and research facilities such as the Technische Universität Berlin and the Fraunhofer Institute, the breadth and depth of projects are expanded[4][5].
The ITUJ continuously works to make the digital living environment more transparent and understandable, thereby making an important contribution to societal development and sustainability.