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Artificial Intelligence

11 AI projects for operational practice
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) is promoting operational Innovation Spaces for AI learning and experimentation as part of the New Quality of Work Initiative (INQA). Companies and employees can test the use of operational AI solutions.
AI and employees: study examining the interactions
What specific AI solutions are already being used in companies’ day-to-day practice and what impact are they having on employees? A research project initiated by IBM and ver.di with the support of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) offers first insights.
The AI strategy and the measures BMAS is taking
The AI strategy is taking Artificial Intelligence (AI) to an internationally leading level in Germany. In developing and utilising AI in the working world, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) is pursuing a human-centric approach.
Updated AI strategy
With its updated AI strategy, the Federal Government is outlining its plans for establishing and expanding AI ecosystems in Germany and the rest of Europe. In particular, it wants to more strongly support the development and application of AI systems providing benefits for the common good.
The future is now: artificial intelligence in the world of work
The Policy Lab organised the online symposium 'AI in the working world'. It focused on the understanding and acceptance of AI across national border as well as the cooperation between labour and technology policies.
Transatlantic dialogue on Artificial Intelligence
In a transatlantic dialogue, the Policy Lab is bringing together leading experts from technology development and application as well as researchers from the United States and Europe.
Position statement from the Federal Government in response to the European Commission’s white paper on AI
In its 28-page position statement, the Federal Government reacts in detail to the deliberations of the European Commission on the future handling of artificial intelligence in business, work and society.
Digital Summit 2019
At the Digital Summit in Dortmund, the leading ministries presented their progress within the framework of the AI strategy.
“Artificial Intelligence in the working world” focus group
What does Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean for companies and employees? This is one of the questions that the “Artificial intelligence in the working world” focus group is exploring for the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS).
Scientific Perspectives on AI
An experts‘ insight into the current discourse about artificial intelligence .
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Artificial Intelligence

Smart traffic, ridesharing, online dating, personalized playlists on streaming platforms, or job sharing platforms: For most of us, artificial intelligence (AI) is already a part of our daily lives, although we may not be aware of it. Nonetheless, the discourse about AI is often abstract and raises numerous questions regarding ethics, culture, law, and society.

In addition, the new technology will also see increasing application at work. It is transforming job tasks, the organization and the content of work. The Policy Lab Digital, Work & Society aims to proactively promote the approach of a human-centred development and usage of AI in the world of work. It takes on an active role in AI’s implementation within the broader discourse by observing and analysing developments, and promoting the social aspects of the development and application of technology.