The event was moderated by Ray Sono CEO Sebastian Krüger and DAIN Studios Germany CEO Dirk Hofmann, with keynotes by Sandy Brueckner, Associate Director Digital Transformation at Linde, Henning Tomforde, Director Digital Transformation at Linde, Michael Schmiechen, CSO at everii Group, Dr. Chris Richter, Head of Data & Technologies at byte, and Dr. Laura Crompton, AI Ethics Expert at byte.
KEY POINTS
BUILD DATA LITERACY FOR YOUR AI JOURNEY – SANDY BRUECKNER AND HENNING TOMFORDE
- Consider the emergence of AI as an evolution rather than a revolution.
- AI relies on data. To realise the possibilities of its application, employees must be data-conscious – on a large scale.
“Begin your AI journey with a solid foundation in data literacy. Prioritize developing data skills and upskilling teams above relying solely on technology.”
DATA-DRIVEN CULTURE & EMPLOYEE TRAINING – MICHAEL SCHMIECHEN
- Specifically promoting AI skills and creating an agile working environment boosts a company’s efficiency and its innovative strength.
- Impact: 12 percent more tasks completed, 25 percent faster task completion and a remarkable 40 percent improvement in quality.
“It’s vital to acknowledge AI’s potential to significantly impact and enhance creativity, transforming our approach to innovation.”
WHERE DOES HUMAN AGENCY END AND AI INFLUENCE BEGIN? – DR. LAURA CROMPTON AND DR. CHRIS RICHTER
- A comprehensive ethical framework that accounts for legal and social aspects must be established.
- We must ensure the responsible and sustainable use of this technology.
“AI is more than just a tool; it actively shapes our interactions and fosters a perilous overreliance on its judgements.”
PANEL DISCUSSION INSIGHTS
- What matters most is raising people’s awareness about what AI can do, reducing their fears, and simply letting them try out the new technology.
- In the future, it will be crucial that companies create the necessary space and opportunities for experimentation to enable further groundbreaking innovations with AI.
This networking event highlighted the importance of demystifying AI, reducing fears, and encouraging the kind of experimentation that drives innovation. It is clear that as AI evolves, companies must focus on education, awareness, and a supportive environment to maximise its potential. AI is evolving at a rapid pace, and much remains to discuss.
