Plattform Lernende Systeme at the Digital Summit

This year’s Digital Summit is taking place from 3 to 4 December in Nuremberg – training the spotlight on AI. The panel of experts from Plattform Lernende Systeme, Germany’s platform for Artificial Intelligence, will discuss how self-learning systems are revolutionising the economy and day-to-day life – and prescribe the next course of action..

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Who’s who in AI?

Here you can find an overview of the key players in AI in Germany, Europe and the leading countries in technology throughout the world.

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As a society, we need to talk about how we intend to use artificial intelligence. I think it is important that we research this technology, figure out the opportunities and risks, create an awareness and understanding of it and thus ultimately work out how best to deal with it. To do that, we need a platform that can bring together all the various players and also look at practical applications in view of legal and ethical guidelines.

Federal Minister Anja Karliczek
(Federal Ministry of Education and Research)
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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 play.

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Self-learning systems are taking the networked economy to a whole new level. They are becoming the driving force for digitalisation and represent a crucial competitive edge. We must make the most of Germany’s technological head start in artificial intelligence to develop successful applications that benefit people in their day-to-day and working lives. To do that, we need more than just new skills, collaborations and innovative prowess – we need a legal framework and an open debate. This is where the experts of Plattform Lernende Systeme are taking the initiative.

acatech President Karl-Heinz Streibich
(acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering)
 

Topics

Learning Systems have become part of our daily lives. Find out here what these systems are about, what they are capable of and what questions they raise.

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Mission Statement

Developing and introducing self-learning systems calls for special core skills, which need to be carefully nurtured to secure Germany’s pioneering role in this field.

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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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Shaping Artificial Intelligence according to the needs of society

Self-learning systems are the next step in the process of digital transformation. Advances in Artificial Intelligence enable machines, robots and software systems to accomplish increasingly complex tasks. As a result, industry and society will change. In order to design self-learning systems according to the needs of humans and society the Plattform Lernende Systeme brings together leading expertise from science, industry and society and connects discern perspectives and interests. In thematically distinguished interdisciplinary working groups, they discuss technological, economic and social questions on the development and introduction of self-learning systems. From the results they conclude scenarios, recommendations, guidelines or roadmaps. [read more]

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Looking ahead

Where are AI technologies heading? How does the world of work need to be organised for humans and AI to collaborate effectively in the future? And what other issues need to be clarified, for example with regard to law, mobility and health? Members of Plattform Lernende Systeme address these questions in our “Looking to the future” series

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AI expertise

Plattform Lernende Systeme isn’t just a place for sharing information and ideas – it also brings together the available know-how on all aspects of artificial intelligence. Besides the latest developments, images and videos, the News section also offers comments by platform members, a bibliography of relevant studies and publications and a glossary.

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How we work

The Plattform Lernende Systeme links some 200 experts from science, industry and society. From the results of their discussions they develop visions, scenarios and options for action or the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

Key points for a national AI strategy

How is the Federal German Government looking to shape research, development and the use of artificial intelligence in future? The key points for a national AI strategy were presented in Cabinet in July 2018. Comments on this from German Federal Minister Anja Karliczek, co-chair of Plattform Lernende Systeme (in German).

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Change to joint leadership: Karl-Heinz Streibich joins the leadership team at Plattform Lernende Systeme

Dieter Spath, President of acatech – the German National Academy of Science and Engineering, is stepping down from his position as Co-Chair of Plattform Lernende Systeme, to be succeeded by Karl-Heinz Streibich, who has been at the helm of the Academy alongside Spath since May 2018.

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