Germany aims to become a leading AI hub by 2030. But achieving this requires political vision — and significant investment. A new funding package is intended to connect research, education and start-ups.
The nationwide CommTech community of AI-driven and tech-savvy PR professionals met on November 26 in Mainz — in a sold-out CommTech Summit. In 2026, the Summer School will return with top-level speakers.
A recent case at Spiegel.de involving 1:1 ChatGPT copying caused a stir. The EU is already planning stricter labelling requirements for synthetic media — a milestone for digital transparency.
The Munich-based company BrainLink enables mind-controlled interaction via headset. First applications are planned in rehabilitation. No: this does not read your thoughts — activated brain regions trigger actions.
From spring 2026, the first driverless buses will operate along routes near the Alster. Residents can sign up for test rides via an app. AI becomes tangible — building trust in everyday artificial intelligence.
Social media has democratised content distribution — for better or worse. Now, studios and tech companies are merging forces to distribute content through their own platforms. Experts fear the rise of a new closed-shop system.
Even one hour less sleep can measurably reduce memory performance. Schools are encouraged to adjust class schedules.
