The new Commission will have to tackle new tasks in digital policy. Parliamentarians are calling for a focus on the implementation and improvement of existing laws. Legislation should also become more flexible.
By Corinna Visser
In order to counter the dominance of the big tech companies, it is not enough to contain them through sensible regulation, says Hannes Ullrich from DIW Berlin. The Commission must also massively promote innovation and research.
By Corinna Visser
Thousands of AI avatars are being used in China to promote products on e-commerce channels. Although they are becoming increasingly lifelike, their success in the West will likely take a while.
By Fabian Peltsch
The dispute at Berlin-based AI start-up Nyonic is bad news for Europe's efforts to build up AI expertise. The focus on China also ultimately led to the departure of four of the five founders.
By Carolyn Braun
The compromise was hard work. The fact that Germany and France are not taking a clear position on the AI Act is causing criticism. Many voices from business and civil society are convinced that it would be better to have a law with weak points than no law at all.
By Corinna Visser
BYD plans to invest billions in smart vehicles and announces the launch of its Denza brand in Europe for late 2024. Yangwang and Cheng Bao are also to be launched on the international market – probably under a different name.
By Redaktion Table
A recent study has examined the growing number of joint research publications on digital topics between China and Europe. The authors recommend a higher awareness of risks but not a departure from cooperation.
By Tim Gabel
A recent study has examined the growing number of joint research publications on digital topics between China and Europe. The authors recommend a higher awareness of risks but not a departure from cooperation.
By Christiane Kuehl
Daron Acemoğlu is considered one of the most influential economists in the world. In an interview with Okan Bellikli and Damir Fras, he talks about the nightmare scenarios of artificial intelligence, the successful use of AI in China and why Germany and Europe should not be bystanders to this development.
By Okan Bellikli
Mare Nostrum 5 is the name of the new supercomputer that has been launched at the high-performance computing center in Barcelona. Start-ups will be able to test their AI models here.
By Corinna Visser
