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Plattform Lernende System – Germanys Platform for Artificial Intelligence

 

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: The AI Act of the European Union at a glance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology for the future viability of our economy and society. However, AI systems also harbour risks. With the AI Act, the European Union (EU) has now adopted the world's first transnational set of regulations for the safe and trustworthy use of AI. In its new issue of AI at a glance, Plattform Lernende Systeme explains in a concise and clear manner what exactly is set out in the AI regulation, what opportunities and challenges are associated with the law and how the regulations are now being implemented.

 

AI in Germany: Monitoring shows status quo and potentials

What is the state of research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Germany? The AI Monitoring of Plattform Lernende Systeme provides key figures on the status quo and on the potential for further development of AI research and transfer in Germany.

 

Artificial Intelligence in Germany

Our detailled map of Artificial Intelligence shows where self-learning systems are developed and used in Germany.

 

3 Questions for ...

In short interviews we address experts from Plattform Lernende Systeme. They answer questions on very different aspects related to the development and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

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A brief history of AI

Our explanatory film about Artificial Intelligence illustrates various stages of technology development, milestones in AI applications and challenges that will arise in the future.

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Looking ahead

What are the hot topics surrounding the development of self-learning systems? Members of Plattform Lernende Systeme assess the current state of affairs.

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About the Platform

We bring together expertise from science, business, and society for positioning Germany as an international technology leader. The platform provides a forum for exchange and cooperation.

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21 May

From Data to Discovery: Artificial Intelligence Boosts Biotechnology

 

 Virtual

In his lecture, Andreas Dengel (WG2) will explain how AI intelligently links biological data to make research and personalised medicine more efficient, organised by the University of Augsburg.

27 May

Efficient Information Retrieval – Part IV

 

 Potsdam

This workshop shows how agentic RAG systems can be used as local, secure AI assistants – from research to workflow support, organised by the Berlin-Brandenburg AI Service Centre

10 Jun

First Steps Towards Your Own AI Application

 

 Potsdam

AI workshop in which participants learn the technical basics step by step and build their own complete AI development environment, organised by the AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg

10 Jun

Generative AI and Society: What is at stake?

 

 Berlin

Interdisciplinary conference on GenKI's influence on work, knowledge production, expertise, power & inequality, organised by the Weizenbaum Institute

18 Jun

When AI Performance Misleads: From Success in Papers to Failure in Practice

 

 Virtual

The lecture demonstrates how flawed validation can undermine trust in AI systems and which approaches can improve their safe use in practice, organised by the University of Augsburg

08 Jul

Efficient retrieval of information – Part I

 

 Potsdam

AI workshop introducing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), featuring a practical session and the installation of a minimal version of a RAG system, organised by the AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg

14 Aug

First Steps Towards Your Own AI Application

 

 Postdam

Step-by-step guide to setting up your own local AI development environment (VS Code, Python, Docker, Ollama/vLLM, WSL, GitHub), no prior knowledge required, organised by the AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg

Artificial Intelligence in Germany

Our map shows among other things, where AI is being used, which institutions are conducting research on it and where there are suitable courses of study.

3 Questions for...

... Klaus Heine, Professor of Law and Economics at the Erasmus School of Law in Rotterdam. AI is already part of children’s everyday lives: even primary school children encounter chatbots, talking toys and AI-powered platforms, whose opportunities and risks he discusses here.

Generative AI - Artificial Intelligence All-Rounder?

What can language models currently achieve, how do they work, what are the challenges? Our explanation film answers these questions.

Practical examples: AI in action

Artificial intelligence has long been suitable for practical use. Find out where and how with the help of our continuously expanding case studies.

Scenario: Misuse of AI

Our current application scenario shows how attackers can be prevented from misusing an autonomous vehicle as a weapon in road traffic.

Conference Plattform Lernende Systeme 2025

Germany, a pioneer in AI research, explored key questions on AI’s applications, competitiveness, sovereignty, and societal impact at the “AI & US. Shaping the future responsibly” conference.

News

Illustration of a group of young people working with a laptop, tablet and smartphone. Above them is a symbol for artificial intelligence (AI) with interconnected nodes, and in the background, abstract icons related to data protection, ethics and communica

AI and children: better protection, more education and clear rules

Artificial intelligence shapes the everyday lives of children and young people – often long before they can understand the technology or assess it critically. Even primary school children encounter AI in learning apps, social media, chatbots, digital toys and streaming platforms. A white paper by LPlattform Lernende Systeme shows that dealing with AI is not purely a technical issue. Legal, educational and design frameworks are needed to protect children, strengthen their autonomy and make targeted use of AI’s potential for learning and inclusion.

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