Enabler: Networking and data integration

The high resolution of satellite data requires large computing capacities. Cloud platforms offer access to scalable analysis tools and data catalogues. This democratises earth observation data and promotes innovation.

AI-controlled missile defence systems play a central role in modern security technology. Nevertheless, their potential for error harbours considerable risks for global security.

Social robots are intended to alleviate loneliness and support care workers, but the withdrawal of human interaction remains a concern. Ethical guidelines ensure their fair use.

Smart government uses intelligently networked information and communication technologies, including smart objects and cyber-physical systems, to make government and administrative processes more efficient and effective.

Prompt engineering helps to control AI without programming knowledge. Users can solve tasks and create creative content with simple instructions – easy access to AI for everyone!

Hate speech on social media contributes to social division and the escalation of conflicts. Platforms change the dynamics of hate speech and make this form of digital violence particularly explosive.

Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) business models offer companies a flexible alternative to traditional purchasing and leasing by providing products and services as subscription-based services.

People analytics promises evidence-based personnel decisions in companies. However, the analysis of large amounts of data about employees, for example using artificial intelligence, also raises ethical questions.

Legal tech enables the automation of legal activities through the use of software. The article shows how legal tech makes traditional legal activities more efficient and creates new fields of activity.

Data trustees can combine data utilisation with data protection and informational self-determination. The conditions for their role as intermediaries and protectors of fundamental rights deserve consideration.