Germany: government seeks to promote the use of AI in the world of work

An article by Nathalie Tran

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13 September 2023 à 09h10

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Publication: 13 September 2023 à 09h10

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In Munich on 12 September 2023, Germany’s Federal Minister of Labour Hubertus Heil (SDP) launched the first ‘AI Studios’ project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering and Organisation’s pioneering new hub. The goal is to prepare employees for the introduction of artificial intelligence within companies.

An article by Nathalie Tran

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13 September 2023 à 09h10

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The opening of this first AI studio marks the start of a broad comprehensive programme designed so that by 2024 employees at around 2,300 companies across all sectors will have been briefed about the possibilities with and limits of AI technology. Interactive demonstrators have been developed to immerse participants in realistic AI work situations, thus complementing theoretical knowledge with practical experience. “It’s all about fully exploiting the potential of artificial intelligence...

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