no one answers questions of social significance on their own. This applies even more to the impact of breakthrough technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). When it comes to using AI in the working world, great opportunities happen to be emerging; but are all points of view being taken into account? We want to illuminate AI from as many different angles as possible and discuss it with others. These discussions will be taking place namely at our two-day conference “Algorithms, automation, and work” on 19 and 20 May.

We want to discuss questions concerning the application of AI in operational practice, scientific analysis, and governance – particularly against the backdrop of the proposed AI regulation recently tabled by the European Commission. The conference programmewill be live-streamed with audience participation in German. We’re looking forward to welcoming you and to experiencing some lively debate!

The Policy Lab at re:publica

On the following day, 21 May, the focus will be on civic innovation: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this year’s re:publica will be looking at ways initiatives, projects, and communities can work together to create a living AI innovation network for the benefit of the common good.

Three ministries are setting the ball rolling by linking central infrastructures: BMAS has set up the “Civic Coding – Innovation Network for AI for the Common Good” initiative in conjunction with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ). More information are available at www.civic-coding.de. This is also where you will find the live stream of the conference on 21 May.

We’re looking forward to discussing AI with you at our conferences.

Cordially,
The Policy Lab Team