Agenda

Disinformation is not a new phenomenon. However, developments driven by the improvement and use of self-learning algorithms - commonly referred to as Artificial Intelligence (AI) - have changed the quality and quantity of disinformation. It is increasingly threatening the economy and society through improved opportunities for Automated Influence. The economy and society are largely ill-prepared for these developments.

After a brief introduction to the roots and current developments as well as the basic applications of AI, the transition from AI to Automated Influence with possible positive and negative characteristics as well as expected trends for the next 24 months will be presented. Based on current research by Bayerischer Rundfunk and netzpolitik.org on commercially traded data, threats and opportunities will be derived and form the basis for the following discussion round.

Unlike large platform companies, European firms often lack access to a large and diverse data pool, which is crucial for developing data-driven services and business models. Data exchange between companies offers a way to address this issue. The European data strategy plays a key role in this context. Its goal is to create a unified data market that enhances Europe's global competitiveness while safeguarding data sovereignty. A central element of this strategy is the establishment of common European data spaces, for example, in mobility, industry, or energy. Within these data spaces, companies can securely and transparently share data. This enables access to more diverse data sources, fostering more informed decision-making and better innovation.

In our workshop, we will first examine the current developments in data spaces, including the work of the Data Spaces Support Centre and Catena-X. These initiatives provide important momentum for enabling trustworthy and secure data-sharing processes across various industries.

Afterward, we will open the floor for a discussion: What experiences have you had with data sharing? What challenges and opportunities do you see? Finally, we will look ahead and explore potential strategic applications of data sharing for companies and organizations.