
The “AITech Dialogues” series of dialogues addresses existing and emerging AI technologies, particularly with regard to ethical considerations of their impact and the governance required. In collaboration with Microsoft Germany, the Aspen Institute Germany brings together experts from politics, business, academia, and civil society. They discuss how the use of AI affects democratic societies, how the regulatory framework must be designed to both foster trust in AI as a cross-cutting technology as well as maintaining an innovation momentum, and what measures are needed to strengthen sustainability, equal opportunity, fairness, and democracy.

AI & the Future of Security (2024-2025)
The goal of the AITech Dialogue: “AI & the Future of Security” speakers series is to foster a discussion and develop a shared understanding of opportunities and risks when it comes to the use of AI systems within the security sphere. The series aims to bridge gaps between different sectors, fostering a more informed and cohesive strategy towards AI in security. Read more.

AI for Sustainable and Just Societies (2023-2024)
The “AITech Dialogues: AI for Sustainable and Just Societies” series of dialogues addresses existing and emerging AI technologies, particularly with regard to ethical considerations of their impact and the governance required. In three collaborative events with Microsoft, experts from politics, business, academia, and civil society discussed how the use of AI affects democratic societies, how the regulatory framework must be designed to both foster trust in AI as a cross-cutting technology as well as maintaining an innovation momentum, and what measures are needed to strengthen sustainability, equal opportunity, fairness, and democracy. Read more.