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Ethics & AI – How Can We Shape a Future Worth Living With Artificial Intelligence?
A look back at the Think Tank 30 event on ethics and artificial intelligence held on July 23, 2025, in Munich.
Artificial intelligence is changing our world. But how can we ensure that it does so for the better? That was precisely the focus of the interactive regional event organized by ThinkTank30 (TT30) and the German Club of Rome, which brought together leading figures from academia, diplomacy, civil society, business, and the tech sector.
Key Findings on Ethics & AI
🔹 AI can create abundance—if we design it thoughtfully. By 2050, we could look back with pride on an inclusive, resource-efficient use of AI that strengthens health, education, and the common good.
🔹 Bias is unavoidable—but it can be reduced. AI reflects societal prejudices. The path to greater fairness lies in better data, diverse perspectives, and “Constitutional AI” grounded in ethical principles.
🔹 Values are context-dependent. AI must operate in a traceable and transparent manner—but which values prevail depends on the application context and cultural framework.
🔹 Sustainability starts with small models. Instead of massive, general-purpose AI systems, we need specialized, regionally adapted solutions—energy-efficient, data-efficient, and human-centered.
Dr. Paul Grünke, Andy Loy, Nicole Manger, Frank C. Schütz, Alena Klatte, Stefan Raul, Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, Tina Teucher (v.l.n.r.). Foto © Katharina Brinck, TT30
🔹 Data protection ≠ data protection. The way data is handled varies across cultures—and calls for new, fair forms of international cooperation.
🔹 Public Interest AI requires political will. With the AI Act, Europe has laid a solid foundation. But to embed our values in technology, we need targeted procurement, regulation—and bold visions that serve the common good.
🔹 AI literacy is a key competency. From Finnish online courses for civil servants to empowerment programs in South African townships—education is the lever for an ethically mindful AI future.
Also on the panel
- Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, Professor of AI, Deggendorf Institute of Technology
- Dr. Paul Grünke, Research Officer, Acatech (German Academy of Science and Engineering)
- Alena Klatte, Global Lead, Data Programs, UNDP
- Nicole Manger, Lead – Global AI Governance, Federal Foreign Office
- Frank C. Schütz, CTO, Makersights
- Andy Loy, Impact Entrepreneur & Investor
Dr. Paul Grünke, Andy Loy, Nicole Manger, Frank C. Schütz, Alena Klatte, Stefan Raul, Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, Tina Teucher (v.l.n.r.). Foto © Katharina Brinck, TT30
Moderators: Tina Teucher & Stefan Raul, members of Think Tank 30
🤝 Thank you to everyone involved for an evening full of depth, discussion, and vision—an “adventure of the mind”!
We are convinced that:
AI must not only be smart, but above all, witty.
Tina Teucher is a TT30 member, moderator, and speaker on sustainable business, megatrends, and future viability. As a sustainability expert, she advises companies and events on topics such as corporate sustainability, sustainable construction, and regenerative business.
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