At the crossroads of progress and responsibility: How politics & AI are shaping our future

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly present, the question arises of how politics and ethics influence and shape this technology. While global powers such as the U.S. and China are pursuing their own AI strategies, Europe is trying to adopt an ethics-centric "third way." But how does AI impact our society, especially in sensitive areas like justice and medicine? There are already applications where AI is making decisions about custody trials, and groundbreaking medical research enabled by AI. But with these advances come ethical challenges. How do we deal with biases in the data? How do we protect patient privacy? And who bears responsibility when AI systems make mistakes? Clearly, agile ethics and an interdisciplinary approach are needed to answer these questions. As our values evolve, we must also rethink our approach to AI to ensure it is used for the good of all. This blog post highlights the intersection of politics, ethics, and AI and invites reflection and discussion.

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Politics & AI: The Global Narratives

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence (AI), the US and China have created their own dominant narratives. But Europe, our continent, is trying to take a different path. Instead of focusing only on technology, Europe is emphasizing AI that takes ethical principles into account. This approach shows that not everything is black and white in AI policy. It is about combining technology with human values and ensuring that it is used for the good of society.

Politics & AI: Society in transition

AI is impacting our society in ways we couldn't have imagined just a few years ago. Data that used to gather dust in archives is now being used to make decisions in real time. But with that power comes responsibility. How do we ensure that AI reflects our values and not just the biases of the data it is fed?

Politics & AI in the judiciary

California has already taken steps to use AI in the justice system. But is this really the right way to go? How do we deal with the biases that might be in the data? And how do we ensure that individual rights are preserved? These questions need to be answered before we can fully rely on AI.

Medical revolution through politics & AI

Medicine is on the verge of a revolution. With technologies such as protein folding by AI, diseases that were once considered incurable could become a thing of the past. But we must also consider the ethical concerns. How do we protect patients' data and privacy in a world where everything is digitized?

Politics & AI: The call for agile ethics

Technology is evolving faster than our ethical guidelines. So we need a new kind of ethics - one that is flexible and adaptable. Instead of planning everything in advance, we should be willing to adapt and learn as we go along.

Interdisciplinary approach to policy & AI.

AI affects us all - regardless of our area of expertise. That's why it's important for experts from different fields to work together. Only by working together can we ensure that AI is used for the benefit of all.

Politics & AI: The Evolution of Values

Our society is constantly changing, and with it our values. AI systems need to be able to adapt and learn, rather than just work on the basis of old data.

Responsibility and trust in politics & AI

Finally, we need to ask ourselves: Who is responsible if something goes wrong? And how much trust should we put in AI? These questions are central to the future of AI in our society.

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In this blog post, we have looked at the many aspects of politics & AI. It's a topic that affects us all and will become even more important in the years to come. Stay informed and join the discussion!

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#100 "Politics & AI: Germany's Way to the Future?!" with Anne Goldmann, Research Associate at CAIS.

AI is considered the current driver of digitalization. With Anne Goldmann, political scientist and researcher at CAIS (Center for Advanced Internet Studies) in the research program "Digital Democratic Innovations", I talk about the role of politics in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). We talk about the influence of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter on the spread of lies and hate through AI. Should Germany take a leading role in AI development? What potential and what government efforts are there to support this?