Twice a quarter, our AIxChange event examines the design and implementation of AI systems from different perspectives. In addition to methodological input from experts, the focus is on exchanges between participants from industry, academia, and the public sector on practical examples, experiences, and questions.
At our last KIxChange, we spoke with Fritz Espenlaub (freelance journalist and host of "Der KI-Podcast") about the interplay between artificial intelligence, society, and change management.
Where do we currently stand? What lies ahead? And what role does change play in this?
Here are five ideas from the conversation—developed jointly by humans and machines:
- Questioning our self-image:
AI challenges our self-image like no other technology before it. What remains a human task? Where does uniqueness end?
Answers to these questions are still lacking. One thing is clear: this development is not a change with a beginning and an end—it is an open-ended, profound transformation. - Experiment instead of blocking:
Those who try AI for themselves are quicker to overcome their prejudices. A playful approach promotes understanding—and helps to distinguish between hype and reality.
This creates a basic understanding that enables informed decisions instead of purely defensive reactions. - Change comes from within:
Many people already use AI in their private lives—and would like to use it at work as well. What is new about this situation is that the impetus for change is coming from the workforce.
For companies, the question arises: How can this energy be translated into structured, secure application? - Securing digital sovereignty:
Dependence on US corporations is growing. Europe needs its own models and infrastructure—not only for reasons of innovation, but also for geopolitical reasons.
Because when AI systems become political bargaining chips, we face new risks. - Trust and new thinking:
AI-generated images and videos blur the line between reality and fake. Trust no longer comes from "seeing for yourself."
Education must therefore focus on critical thinking—in schools, businesses, and society. Teachers and managers play key roles in this.
Conclusion: AI challenges us—technically, organizationally, and culturally
The 13th KIxChange has shown that artificial intelligence is not only changing technologies, but also our self-image, our work culture, and our organizations. This makes AI a central challenge in change management—and a driver for new forms of learning, decision-making, and design.
Anyone who wants to actively shape this change needs a structured and thoughtful approach to AI in their company. On our AI consulting page, we show how we support organizations in meeting this very challenge.
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