Online networking evening “Paradox with potential? When generative AI designs the future—and still doesn’t know it”

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing the way we work, think, and make decisions for some time now. Where lengthy research and discussions were once required, dialogue AI now generates new texts, ideas, and even grand visions for the future in a matter of seconds. But can a technology that has no life experience of its own “imagine” the future?

This evening, we will provide insight into how organizations could work with AI systems to better prepare for the future. Together, we will take a look at the possibilities and limitations of AI in planning for tomorrow—and we will do so in an unusual way: we will ask generative AI to design its own future for us…

First, we will receive a brief introduction to proven methods that companies and institutions have long used to successfully anticipate possible futures. Then we will demonstrate live how a standard AI chatbot can be used to create future scenarios about AI in the world in 2035 – in other words, to reflect on its own evolution, so to speak. Afterwards, experts from the fields of politics, economics, technology, society, the environment, and law will discuss the significance and consequences of these future scenarios designed with the help of AI – and, if desired, will also consult the chatbot itself.

Afterwards, experts from the fields of politics, economics, technology, society, the environment, and law will discuss this significance and its consequences with the help of future scenarios designed by AI—and, if desired, will also consult the chatbot itself. The experts will classify the results of the AI, critically examine them, and show what opportunities are hidden in the outlined future scenarios and what challenges await us.
This event is aimed at anyone who doesn’t just want to watch the world change through AI, but wants to shape it with AI. Whether you come from business, government, research, or civil society, you will gain new insights into the possibilities of AI for strategic thinking and action.
Join the discussion on the opportunities, risks, and new roles in working with AI to shape the future.