

Ars Boni
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Ars Boni deals with Digitalisation, Media, Social Crisis (in particular the Covid-19 Crisis) and the Law, in different legal fields and in different countries. Ars Boni is a podcast launched by the Department of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law, University of Vienna. Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Forgó serves as its host.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 34min
Ars Boni 600: Digital Humanism (Prof. Dr. Peter Knees)
We're talking with Prof. Dr. Peter Knees, Associate Professor and holder of the UNESCO Chair on Digital Humanism at the Faculty of Informatics, TU Wien. Peter is, inter alia, one of the scienrtific coordinators of the College on Digital Humanism.We speak about digital humanisme, its history, its meaning and its implicastions.Links:https://dighumcollege.at/https://caiml.org/dighum/https://caiml.org/dighum/dighum-manifesto/https://digitalhumanism.at/en/digital-humanism-en/https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-45304-5https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-86144-5

Nov 12, 2025 • 32min
Ars Boni 601 Operation Sky ECC (Dr. Sven Thorstensen)
Wir sprechen mit Rechtsanwalt Dr. Sven Thorstensen. Er ist Rechtsanwalt in Wien und vertritt Mandanten, die wegen Drogendelikten zu mehrjährigen Freiheitsstrafen verurteilt wurden. Die Verurteilungen basieren auf Chatprotokollen, die den österreichischen Strafverfolgungsbehörden von ausländischen Behörden nach einem "Hack" des Kommunikationsdienstes Sky ECC durch ausländische Behörden und Europol überlassen und im Strafverfahren als Beweismittel zugelassen wurden. Thorstensen bekämpft die Verwertung dieser Beweise als rechtswidrig vor OGH und VfGH.Wir unterhalten und über technische und grundrechtliche Aspekte dieser Verfahren.Links:https://rechtsanwalt-thorstensen.at/https://www.europol.europa.eu/operations-services-and-innovation/operations/operation-sky-ecchttps://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS_20241115_OTS0052/ogh--verwertung-der-sky-ecc-chat-auf-dem-pruefstandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutdown_of_Sky_Globalhttps://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/sky-crime-messenger-hack-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=YouTube&at_specific=frontal&at_content=Commentshttps://open.spotify.com/show/2csy9rC9d9muXbFMiRrkh3https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?language=de&td=ALL&num=C-670/22https://ris.bka.gv.at/Dokument.wxe?ResultFunctionToken=39585e38-a589-4518-bdbd-47a75f4ba73f&Position=1&SkipToDocumentPage=True&Abfrage=Justiz&Fachgebiet=&Gericht=&Rechtssatznummer=&Rechtssatz=&Fundstelle=&Spruch=&Rechtsgebiet=Undefined&AenderungenSeit=Undefined&JustizEntscheidungsart=&SucheNachRechtssatz=True&SucheNachText=True&GZ=14Os107%2F24b&VonDatum=&BisDatum=08.12.2024&Norm=&ImRisSeitVonDatum=&ImRisSeitBisDatum=&ImRisSeit=Undefined&ResultPageSize=100&Suchworte=&Dokumentnummer=JJT_20241105_OGH0002_0140OS00107_24B0000_000https://360.lexisnexis.at/d/entscheidungen-ris/ogh_11os12924s/u_zivil_OGH_2024_JJT_20241113_OGH0002_0_0bd0540b8d

Nov 8, 2025 • 25min
Recht neugierig - Folge 16
Wohin können sich Jugendliche mit rechtlichen Problemen wenden? Wer hilft weiter? Genau hier setzt die Kinder- und Jugendanwaltschaft an! Sie engagiert sich für die Interessen von Kindern und Jugendlichen und vertritt die Einhaltung ihrer Rechte und Anliegen. Zu diesem Thema dürfen wir Wiens Kinder- und Jugendanwalt Mag. Sebastian Öhner begrüßen. Er wird uns erklären, was die Kinder- und Jugendanwaltschaft Wien macht, was sie anbietet und wer sich wie an diese Stelle wenden kann. Wir freuen uns auf eine aufklärende Folge - bleibt neugierig!

Nov 2, 2025 • 50min
Ars Boni 599 Gesundheitstelematik (Dr. Franz Leisch)
Dr. Franz Leisch, a medical doctor and computer scientist, shares his insights on digital health in Austria. He discusses the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and why the Health Telematics Law needs urgent updates. Leisch highlights the potential of cross-border e-prescriptions and the challenges of legal complexities in rapid reforms. He critiques fragmented medication systems and advocates for a smoother opt-out process. Throughout, he stresses the necessity of robust infrastructure and realistic timelines for effective digital health implementation.

Nov 2, 2025 • 15min
Ars Boni 598 Rechtschreibung Dr. Alexander Grenzner
Dr. Alexander Grenzner, a legal scholar specializing in software copyright law, discusses his dissertation on the need for updates to EU software copyright by 2025. He delves into historical contexts, including the origins of the Software Directive and international treaties influencing current laws. Grenzner highlights how technological shifts, like the rise of SaaS and open source, impact legal frameworks. He also shares insights on a recent ECJ ruling that affected his research and reflects on balancing his PhD with professional commitments.

Nov 2, 2025 • 24min
Recht neugierig - (Spezial-)Folge 15
Join Justice Minister Anna Sporrer, a seasoned legal expert and former judge, as she shares insights into her impactful career. Discover what a day in the life of a Justice Minister looks like, including her responsibilities and collaboration with other ministers. Sporrer highlights the importance of legal literacy for youth, urging them to engage in politics and defend democracy. She reflects on her motivations, the challenges of lawmaking, and the importance of improving citizens' lives, especially in combating violence against women.

Oct 28, 2025 • 23min
Recht neugierig - Folge 14
Mag. Bernd Ziska, an experienced public prosecutor from the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, shares an insider's perspective on his fascinating profession. He discusses the complexity of handling criminal investigations and the common misconceptions people have about prosecutors. Ziska elaborates on a typical workday, balancing desk duties with fieldwork, and the variances in case durations. He also emphasizes the importance of truth and objectivity in prosecution, distinguishing between the roles of prosecutors, judges, and lawyers.

Oct 28, 2025 • 39min
Ars Boni 597 - KI und Wikipedia (Nicole High-Steskal)
Nicole High-Steskal, a board member at Wikimedia Österreich, dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Wikipedia. She discusses the challenges of AI-generated content, including quality issues and community debates on guidelines. High-Steskal emphasizes Wikipedia's crucial role in maintaining trust amidst growing skepticism online. The conversation also touches on the importance of contributor diversity, the drafting of new AI usage guidelines, and ways for the community to engage and adapt in the evolving digital landscape.

Oct 21, 2025 • 59min
Ars Boni 596 Spracherkennung und KI in der juristischen (und medizinischen) Arbeit (Peter Jeitschko)
In this insightful discussion, entrepreneur Peter Jeitschko shares his expertise in AI applications tailored for legal and medical workflows. He dives into the evolution of automated transcription, inspired by doctor-patient interactions, and how his products create billable, research-ready documents. Peter also tackles the complexities of GDPR compliance and data privacy in AI, alongside the challenges of navigating regulatory environments across Europe. Finally, he highlights growth patterns in medical transcription and the strategic importance of integrating with established software.

Oct 17, 2025 • 23min
Recht neugierig - Folge 10
Join Mag. Andrea Zinober, LL.M. (Brussels), a partner at BPV Hügel Rechtsanwälte, as she dives deep into the legal profession. Discover why practicing law is both stimulating and unpredictable. Andrea shares insights into a typical day, balancing court appearances with desk work. She also contrasts experiences in small and large firms and discusses her journey through Austria's demanding legal education. Get a glimpse of how societal changes are reshaping the lawyer's role, and learn about the importance of teamwork in law.


