A blog on Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI
Is it hype? Definitely!
Maybe 2022 will be seen similarly to 2012, when Alexnet made the breakthrough for image recognition with AI. This was the beginning of the exponential development of machine learning in the last 10 years. And 2022 could be a similar moment, this time through developments in the field of Generative AI.

Transformers
Do you know Bert?
Not from Sesame Street. Google’s BERT.
BERT was one of the first Large Language Models (LLMs) and a breakthrough for the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
The climate catastrophe is the greatest challenge facing humanity. But it is not enough to focus on solutions for this challenge alone.
We must achieve sustainable development.
AI will (have to) play a crucial role in this. Complex questions with lots of data are ideal conditions for the use of AI. There is more than enough of that here.

AI and Climate
The “problem” of climate change can no longer be “solved”.
Artificial intelligence (AI), or more specifically machine learning, is perhaps the most important technology available to us in this situation.

We are living in the AI century
But for many people and organizations it does not feel like we are living in the AI century
AI adoption is here but is not evenly distributed.

SAP Anniversary
SAP celebrates its 50th birthday. What a success story.
I am proud to have contributed to it in my almost 20 years at SAP.

Innovation in the Exponential Age
Innovation has always been critical to the development and growth of organizations of all kinds. Companies must innovate to remain competitive. Same for countries. This is even more true in the exponential age we are now entering. And (unfortunately) in times of crisis.

Thoughts on war against Ukraine
The war against Ukraine is a turning point. A few personal thoughts (as of 28.2)

The AI Century
The Century of Artificial Intelligence began more than 60 years ago. So we are already in the second half. In the first half of the AI century, there were many groundbreaking research results. The second halt is all about real world adoption

Has Europe lost the AI race? 2022 revision
In mid-2018, I asked in a blog post, “Has Europe lost the AI race?” (1). My answer then: not yet, but we need to do more.
How does it look today, in early 2022?
To be upfront: A lot has happened in Europe and Germany. But not enough.