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07/06/2024

Artificial intelligence in northern Hesse: Citizens' dialog in Korbach

@Mensch-Maschine-Systemtechnik

The citizens' tour "KI macht Zukunft - Hessen spricht über Künstliche Intelligenz" with Hesse's Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus and Willi Weitzel ("Willi will's wissen") was a guest in Korbach. To kick off the Old Town Cultural Festival, there was an opportunity for dialog and exchange on the topic of artificial intelligence and, above all, plenty to touch and try out.

Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, participant with virtual reality glasses, moderator Willi Weitzel and digital lab representative Estella Landau from the Department of Human-Machine Systems Engineering (from left to right) Photo: HMD / Marco Landau

The aim of the dialog is to show citizens the opportunities and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life. According to a recent study by Bitkom, 57% of respondents believe that everyone should have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with AI. "Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in people's everyday digital lives and can already be found in many things that we use every day. We continue to actively seek dialog with citizens on an equal footing, want to reduce reservations and demonstrate the opportunities and benefits of AI for everyday life and people's lives. This also helps to strengthen our democracy," emphasized Hesse's Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus. The event was once again hosted by Willi Weitzel.

"I am delighted that Korbach has been chosen as the venue for the Citizens' Dialogue. Every opportunity to discuss the forward-looking topic of AI should be taken up. After all, learning processes can only arise through education, discussion and sufficient information opportunities," said Korbach's mayor Klaus Friedrich.

The digital laboratory at the University of Kassel presented virtual reality glasses that show a digital model of a real workplace. The glasses make it possible to interact in a workshop environment and simulate processes.