Research projects
Platform regulation
Analysis of the impact and possible regulation of online platforms that significantly transform social processes, especially the functioning of social publicity. The project focuses on a critical review of the legal developments of EU regulations adopted in recent years and on exploring the scope for action of national legislators and law enforcement agencies.
The research is led by Bernát Török and Zsolt Ződi, with the participation of all IIS researchers.
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The use and human-centered regulation of artificial intelligence
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) and increasingly intelligent algorithms are profoundly transforming our society and economy on a daily basis. This research analyzes this process in a sector-specific manner by examining the latest developments. The project focuses on human-centered use and the issue of regulatory support for it. Related inter-institutional research: ITKI is examining the political philosophy of AI in a joint working group with the Research Institute for Politics and Government.
The research is led by Bernát Török and Árpád Rab, with the participation of all IIS researchers.
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Social attitudes towards information and communication services in Hungary
Regular representative questionnaire-based research to understand the Hungarian population's attitude towards information society services and issues. Primary data collection is essential for the operation and credibility of the research institute, but in addition to basic research and the publication of results, another important goal is to support high-quality publications.
The research is led by Bernát Török and Árpád Rab, with the participation of all IIS researchers.
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New technologies in legal work
The research examines how the legal system and law enforcement are changing under the influence of modern technologies, especially artificial intelligence.
The research is led by Zsolt Ződi, with participants Pál Vadász, Bernát Török, András Pünkösty, Kinga Sorbán, Attila Menyhárd, Zsolt Balogh, and Dóra Ripszám.
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Legal issues of the data economy
The research analyzes issues related to the economic role of data and its use in economic and social sectors, with a particular focus on harmonizing competitiveness and data protection considerations.
Participants in the research: Attila Menyhárd, András Pünkösty, Tamás Szikora, Zsolt Balogh, Péter Lábody.
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Protecting children in the online space
The increased online presence of children poses an ever-greater challenge to child protection organizations. Due to the specific characteristics of the online space, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth examination of the risks posed to children by the internet and to develop appropriate strategies and measures to ensure the highest level of protection. The aim of the research is to provide a comprehensive overview of the EU and domestic systems for online child protection and to formulate recommendations for decision-makers.
Participants in the research: Kinga Sorbán, Dóra Ripszám.
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Generative artificial intelligence and copyright
The impact of AI on the creative industry, the potential of AI in copyright enforcement, the possibilities for protecting works created by AI, issues of copyright liability arising from the use of AI, and the possibilities for compensation for AI-related uses.
Research led by Péter Lábody.
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Humanoid robot research
The aim of the research is to understand the social utility and integration of humanoid robots and to gain a deeper understanding of the communication between human and artificial intelligence. Working with a prototype device from a research and development company, we are developing the physical communication of the humanoid robot (a bust-like body capable of 24 facial expressions) and the controlling artificial intelligence in a test laboratory built for research purposes.
The research is led by Árpád Rab.
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Regulation of influencers as media market players
In the wake of the upcoming ex-post evaluation of the AVMS Directive regulating audiovisual media services, there is lively debate in the EU about which areas of the directive need to be adjusted. There is a growing emphasis on stricter regulation of the activities of content producers classified as influencers, as these media market players compete with traditional media and have a major impact, especially on young viewers.
Participating in the research: Kinga Sorbán.
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UNESCO's international role in increasing the social utility of new technologies
The Institute of the Information Society successfully applied for the UNESCO Chair title in 2024. As part of the activities of the UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Learning Societies, we place emphasis on following, processing, and professionally representing UNESCO's relevant work, recommendations, and conferences.