Algorithmic Nudging

ENGLISH EPISODE: In this Expert Conversation, Miriam Meckel and Léa
Steinacker discuss how algorithmic nudging can be used positively
and whether the technology could also help to achieve a more
sustainable way of life. The goal of so-called “algorithmic
nudging” is to trigger positive behavioral changes without
coercion, but with the help of algorithms. Companies in the
gig-economy tend to use this AI-technique to subconsciously
motivate their employees, thus, increasing their productivity. But
where is the line between motivation and manipulation?