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Cover image of DLD magazine “The Promptah”, issue no. 3, showing Esther Dyson, as well as Nigel Rodgers, Anil Seth and Michal Kosinski

The Promptah No. 3: “Future Positive!”

In its third issue, DLD’s people magazine for curious minds highlights the rapid evolution of AI and celebrates Esther Dyson as a pioneer of using tech for good.

AI-generated illustration of a female office worker looking at her laptop, surrounded by digital graphics and symbols floating through the room.

AI Agents are Here: Personal Helpers, Perfect Productivity?

Next-generation AI systems promise to get the job done for you. How powerful are AI agents really? And where can they bring the biggest value?

Close-up portrait of technology ethicist Tristan Harris (Center for Humane Technology) in front of a yellow-blue background during a backstage interview at the DLD Munich 2025 conference.

Why Tristan Harris Fears a “Race to Recklessness” in AI

The famous tech ethicist sees great potential in artificial intelligence – but also the danger of further eroding the foundations of society. His solution? Balancing power with responsibility.

Two birds (zebra finches) are sitting on a tree branch. A voice analysis graph is overlayed, illustrating scientific efforts to decode the language of animals.

Can AI Unlock the Secrets of Animal Talk?

With machine learning systems trained on the sounds of nature, the Earth Species Project aims to decode how different species communicate. What can we expect of an “animal GPT”?

Cover image collage of the DLD magazine The Promptah, second issue, showing a colorful drawing of Immanuel Kant and photos of Sarah Spiekermann, Tunde Onakoya, Gary Marcus and Holly Herndon.

The Promptah No. 2: “Dare to Know!”

The second issue of DLD’s people magazine for curious minds celebrates Immanuel Kant’s 300th birthday and explores the dawn of a new age of enlightenment.

Studio portrait of IBM manager Ana Paula Assis in front of a neutral grey background.

AI in Business: “Building the Right Competencies Is Key”

How to get the most out of generative AI? Put an emphasis on upskilling, governance and building trust in the technology, IBM top manager Ana Paula Assis says.

Generative AI in 2024: “The Year of Delivery”

McKinsey digitalization expert Rodney Zemmel explains where AI brings real benefits and how companies can best implement the technology in their businesses.

AI-generated image showing a road leading into the mountains, illustrating the unknown future of artificial intelligence.

AI Trends to Watch in 2024

From wearable intelligence to business applications, open source, transparency and regulation – find out what’s next for this game-changing technology.

Image of a disassembled smartphone with all its pieces lying next to each other – ready for recycling

How AI and Robots Help with E-Waste Recycling

Technology is coming to solve a problem it has created itself: AI expert Greg Ameyugo explains how robots can automate many steps of a tricky process.

Portrait of Google manager Ewa Duerr with colorful background showing the design of the DLD AI Summit 2023

“Successful AI Means Responsible AI”

How can artificial intelligence advance humanity and benefit society as a whole? Google executive Ewa Duerr says responsible use of the technology is key.

Clay robot reading a book illustrates the question: How smart is artificial intelligence getting?

Good or Evil? How AI Is Transforming Life, Work and Society

Will artificial intelligence turn out to be a blessing or a curse? DLD speakers from science, business and technology share expert opinions.

You.com founder Richard Socher speaks in an interview with DLD about AI, search engines and competition with Google

“The Goal Is to Be the Best Search Engine for You”

You.com founder Richard Socher explains how he’s putting users in control and aims to make artificial intelligence a trustworthy source of information.

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