Die "unmenschliche" Revolution: Künstliche Intelligenz alsSchicksalstechnologie für Deutschland und Europa

Artificial intelligence defines a new age of technological and economic progress, but also causes disruptive effects on businessmodels, industries, and the society in general. It is argued that in order to make AI a productive and progressive technology regulatory as wellas educational requirements must first be matched. Threats and opportunities must be weighed up in advance. Given the coincidence of geo-political shift and industrial transformation, becoming a leading and competitive player in the game of AI is key for the German and Europeaneconomy. In order to do so, AI must be developed both in a responsible as well as innovative way. Otherwise, Germany and Europe would loseground against China and the US at the beginning of a new age of progress.