Artificial Intelligence

Never before has a new technology penetrated the entire economy as quickly as Artificial Intelligence. When used correctly, it unleashes enormous growth potential. The German business sector needs to keep up with the pace being set by other countries.

The World Trade Organization has warned that if global AI regulation is not coordinated, its full impact on growth in international trade may not be felt. The WTO wants to use its framework to help align the use of AI.

Keeping unemployment at low levels has come at the cost of productivity. A wave of investment is now needed to avert economic decline in Germany.

Ann-Katrin Petersen, Head of Capital Market Strategy for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe at the Blackrock Investment Institute, explains in the interview why some investor expectations regarding AI are exaggerated, and where she sees opportunities globally in equities.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help central banks with forecasting. However, the technology also harbours risks for financial stability and monetary policy.

AI is already making the investment decisions at a number of funds. Whether AI is better than a human as a fund manager in the long run remains to be seen in practice.

The Google cash cow of Alphabet is synonymous with internet search. Generative AI is poised to revolutionise a vast market, but convincing business models are still lacking.

Millions of workers will have to find new roles by 2030 as AI is phased in, a McKinsey study says. A gigantic retraining strategy is needed.

Data centres are currently mainly financed by private equity and specialised infrastructure investors. But real estate asset managers are now beginning to invest billions in the fast growing sector,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in portfolio management and risk allocation. Daniel Ung, State Street Global Advisors, explains the potential and limitations – and ventures a look into the future of utilising alternative data.

SAP is measured against heavyweights like Microsoft, but also collaborates closely with them in the field of artificial intelligence. CFO Dominik Asam explains why he sees SAP in a strong position in these negotiations, what role US investors play for him, and what AI has to do with instant coffee.

In the race with other economic powers for supremacy in artificial intelligence, Germany is in danger of losing out. This would also weaken all other domestic industries and set the country back in the competition.

In order not to lose pace with the other major economic players, Germany must make a greater effort to develop its own AI infrastructure, ZEW expert Bertschek demands.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the job market. Whether Germany ends up among the winners will be determined by education policy, not just investments or regulations. In the era of AI, the fate of the entire location depends on it.

It is not yet clear how many jobs will be lost or created as a result of AI. The restructuring phase poses new questions for tax and economic policy. And there is a risk of social unrest if no countermeasures are taken.

The question of whether promises made in advertising regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are being upheld is now occupying the German judiciary.

Generative models drive the development of artificial intelligence in the finance industry. There are many application ideas for novel AI. Only a few are ready for business.

Developers of generative AI tools still operate within a gray area with regard to copyright when training their language models. However, their reliance on the fair use principle could carry weight considering previous legal precedents.

In discussions between management consultants and clients, the topic of artificial intelligence occupies a firm place. The conversations increasingly revolve around the specific application, report Kai Bender and Rainer Glaser from Oliver Wyman.

Compliance is a challenge for many companies. The introduction of artificial intelligence is seen as a new means to enhance internal controls. Nonetheless, there are constraints to the extent of automation.

The French AI start-up Mistral is reportedly on the verge of another round of funding. The founders bring a wealth of experience in the field of artificial intelligence, hence, it cannot be said, that the investors are making a hasty decision here.

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