At STRAT CON in Berlin, experts Kai Müller, Philipp Meissner and Prof Peter Kabel discussed the topic of "AI made in Germany" together with moderator Nina Haller. The discussion revealed great potential for artificial intelligence in Germany that has not yet been fully utilised.
Kai Müller, founder and CEO of Experience One, emphasised that the framework conditions in Germany are excellent for taking a significant step forward with AI. Nevertheless, many companies are hesitant, especially in view of the current economic uncertainty. Müller urged companies to invest in AI despite the recession. According to Müller, the investments would pay off within the next two to three years and bring sustainable benefits.
A central point of the panel was the need to demystify AI. "Everyone should now start using AI as a matter of course on a daily basis," said Prof Peter Kabel. It is important that mistakes are allowed to be made. These mistakes offer valuable learning opportunities and help to better understand the technology and utilise it more efficiently. Dealing with AI should become the norm in order to benefit from its advantages in the long term.
"Everything that can support AI must also be supported by AI," was another central argument of the discussion. According to Meissner, this is similar to electrification at the end of the 19th century. Back then, everything that could be electrified was electrified. Without the extensive use of AI, it would no longer be possible to capture the competitive advantages in the future. Companies that rely on AI at an early stage could achieve significant competitive advantages.
The experts therefore called for a rethink in companies and a willingness to fully utilise the possibilities of AI. Companies must now develop a clear attitude towards AI and take action. It is crucial that managers actively promote the use of AI and integrate it into corporate strategies. Without a proactive attitude and concrete measures, Germany would run the risk of falling behind the international competition.