AI Magazine

Immerse yourself in the world of artificial intelligence - in our magazine you will find exciting insights and valuable tips on the developments that are shaping our future. Whether AI in research, applications in everyday life or ethical issues - we will keep you up to date.

Leveraging Knowledge in Everyday Work: An AI Agent in Customer Service

How an AI Agent Captures Experiential Knowledge in Customer Service Without First Documenting It: Approach, Structure, and Test Results from a Real-World Project.

Six years or six decades?

Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the economy and why partnerships and the right financing are especially important for small and medium-sized businesses.

From Concept to Implementation: What Makes AI Projects Viable for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized businesses rarely fails because of the technology itself, but rather because of the choice of the right use case.

AI in the Ostalb District: Four Ideas for Resource-Efficient Production

Four AI project ideas from the Ostalbkreis region are making production more resource-efficient—from defect detection to warehouse logistics.

Smart Sustainable Solutions: How Freiburg combines AI and sustainability

Four topics, four project ideas: How the AI ​​Challenge Freiburg shows where AI brings together sustainability and economic benefits.

Creative Workshop: Construction—Five AI Solutions for the Construction Industry

Circular economy, skilled trades, construction processes, modular construction: How the Karlsruhe-Bau AI Challenge demonstrates how AI specifically helps the construction industry.

Green AI: How the Stuttgart Region Is Tackling Climate Change with AI

Four topics, four project ideas: How the Stuttgart AI Challenge demonstrates how AI can help address heat, land-use pressure, and the energy transition.

Little time, little money, lots of questions—how SMBs can get started with AI

Where do SMEs start with AI? SICOS BW provides impartial and free support to small and medium-sized enterprises—from data-related questions to finding the right research partner.

"Hosted in Germany" doesn't necessarily mean sovereign: what really matters in AI hosting

The CLOUD Act, U.S. hyperscalers, and open-weight models from China: Jürgen Weber of weber.cloud explains why true data protection in AI hosting is determined in the engine room—not by the logo.

AI in the Textile Industry: Six Responses to a Traditional Industry in Transition

Data Rooms, Sustainability, Production Quality: How the Neckar-Alb AI Challenge Shows Where AI Is Making a Concrete Difference in the Textile Industry.

AI Infrastructure from Baden-Württemberg: Computing Power Made in Stuttgart

Why data sovereignty is becoming a real consideration for companies—and what role HLRS Stuttgart and SICOS BW play in Baden-Württemberg’s AI ecosystem.

AI for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: “Many Haven’t Even Seen the Wave Yet”

An interview with Jürgen Weber of weber.cloud: Where SMEs really stand when it comes to AI, why free credits are a trap—and what a first meaningful step actually achieves.

“AI and the skilled trades aren’t a contradiction”—Ina Biesenbach on the “AI Can Do It” project

How does AI help address the skilled labor shortage in Baden-Württemberg? Ina Biesenbach explains the state project “AI Can Do It”—and what companies can take away from it.

New Hires in Community Management—Three New Faces in the Regions

With three new team members, the AI Alliance’s community management team remains firmly rooted in the Northern Black Forest and Neckar-Alb regions.

Insights: Securing the Workforce and Cybersecurity at the AI Alliance

The Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance introduces three team members who are driving forward the projects on securing a skilled workforce and cybersecurity in Baden-Württemberg.

Growing and Well-Positioned: The 4th General Assembly of the Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance

A Look Back at the 4th General Assembly of the AI Alliance BW: With 38 members and 5 new supervisory board members, the AI Alliance is becoming increasingly established in the business community and local governments.

Why getting into AI is especially worthwhile for women

Find out why getting started in artificial intelligence is particularly rewarding for women and how you can play an active role in shaping the field through practical applications.

From the Booth to the Floor: What the AI Alliance Takes Away from the 2026 Hannover Messe

What does it take for AI to gain a foothold in small and medium-sized businesses? The Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance takes stock of the 2026 Hannover Messe—offering concrete insights, identifying needs, and outlining next steps for business and government.

AI in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: From Getting Started to Structured Implementation

How can small and medium-sized businesses successfully adopt AI? INNOPORT Reutlingen provides systematic support to companies, from initial testing to strategic implementation.

AI in a Global Context: How International Rules and Policies Shape Practice

International Standards, the EU AI Act, and Global AI Governance: What Companies Need to Know Now—and How to Implement Regulatory Requirements in a Practical Way.

AI knows no borders – why globalization directly affects small and medium-sized businesses

Sandra Schorrer (AI Alliance): AI is transforming global markets. Internationalization is the key to success for small and medium-sized enterprises in Baden-Württemberg.

“Innovation without fear”: Why AI Needs Tailored Risk Management

Guest article by protectifAI: Why companies should mitigate AI risks early on, and why technical and financial risk management go hand in hand.

AI Up Close: AI Alliance at the 2026 Hannover Messe

We’ll be at the 2026 Hannover Messe—featuring matchmaking sessions, AI infrastructure, and meaningful conversations. Visit us in Hall 14, Booth J140. Request an appointment now.

White Paper: Ethical and Legal Guidelines for a Robust AI Infrastructure in the State

The AI Alliance has published a white paper on ethics and legal issues for its AI data platform—providing guidance for SMEs, policymakers, and developers.

Using AI safely: A nationwide compass for cybersecurity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs: The AI Alliance evaluates security and support services for SMEs. Learn more now.

Community Management: Regional initiatives give rise to effective AI

From the AI Alliance's community management: Regional AI initiatives for 2026 – practical, sustainable, and relevant for businesses and local authorities.

New state project by the AI Alliance: Using AI to combat the shortage of skilled workers

How AI supports skilled workers in Baden-Württemberg: A new project by the AI Alliance highlights practical examples of its application.

AI in production: from use case to implementation

How AI is changing industrial production in Baden-Württemberg: Practical examples from mechanical engineering, medical technology, and Industry 4.0—clearly explained by the AI Alliance.

Open Source Release 2025: greater transparency and sovereignty in the AI market

Why AI infrastructure is more than just the cloud. The KI-Allianz BW explains the 4 dimensions for SMEs: technology, data, processes and culture. The path to digital sovereignty.

Shaping change together – What the AI Alliance 2025 has achieved in the state

Pooling needs, networking knowledge, using AI effectively: Why opening up the AI Alliance to cooperatives is an important step. Learn more now.

Taking responsibility together: The cooperative opening of the AI Alliance Baden-Württemberg

Pooling needs, networking knowledge, using AI effectively: Why opening up the AI Alliance to cooperatives is an important step. Learn more now.

AI infrastructure: more than just the cloud

Why AI infrastructure is more than just the cloud. The KI-Allianz BW explains the 4 dimensions for SMEs: technology, data, processes and culture. The path to digital sovereignty.

AI in SMEs: orientation instead of theory

Isabel Ernst explains in an interview how the AI Innovation Lab's new white paper provides guidance for successful AI projects in SMEs.

Using AI safely: Why clear strategies are more important than quick tools

Why clear AI strategies are more important than quick tools - Alexandra Schillo (Zyntak) on data protection, shadow AI and responsible leadership.

From demand to implementation: the AI challenge

Find out how the AI Alliance's AI Challenge transforms concrete needs into feasible AI projects - regionally, practically and impact-oriented.

Our comrades: Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation

Find out how Heilbronner Stimme uses AI responsibly in its editorial and publishing departments. Click here!

Journalism in transition: How the Stimme media group is integrating artificial intelligence

Find out how Heilbronner Stimme uses AI responsibly in its editorial and publishing departments. Click here!

Those who don't move will lose - why companies should use AI now

AI is changing everything - including business models. Kilian Brauchle explains why companies need to act now in the magazine of the Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance.

Futuromundo: Not a normal festival, a movement

Futuromundo brings innovation, education & culture together. Why the festival is more than just an event - now in the magazine of the KI-Allianz Baden-Württemberg.

No value without smart data: The AI data platform

Data is available - but often unused. The AI data platform of the Baden-Württemberg AI Alliance makes it accessible, networked and usable.

AI Insights: Why AI?

AI in focus: Why companies should get to grips with artificial intelligence now - potential and challenges explained.

FRAI.Lab Freiburg: AI shapes neurosurgery of the future

How the FRAI.Lab at Freiburg University Hospital is setting new standards in neurosurgery with artificial intelligence - networked, data-supported, human-centered.

Innovation needs a strong ecosystem

A strong innovation ecosystem is crucial for the success of companies. Christoph Ziegler from DIZ Karlsruhe explains in the KI-Allianz magazine how companies can make optimal use of funding and exploit innovation potential in a targeted manner.

AI and social media: Christina D'Ilio in an interview

In conversation: Christina D'Ilio, Managing Director of netzstrategen GmbH, on the future of artificial intelligence in Baden-Württemberg. Read the interview now!

Behind the scenes: AI Alliance at the Hannover Messe 2025

The AI Alliance is at Hannover Messe 2025! Discover AI highlights, live demos and networking opportunities - find out more here.

What exactly is artificial intelligence?

Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence from the AI Alliance: definition, applications, opportunities and risks. Click here to find out more!

Change of leadership at the AI Alliance: Interview with Sandra Rohner

In conversation: Sandra Rohner, Managing Director of the AI Alliance, on the future of artificial intelligence in Baden-Württemberg. Read the interview now!

AI as a game changer: kick-off in the Ostalbkreis district

The kick-off event of the AI Alliance in Ostalbkreis shows how SMEs can become future-proof through innovative AI projects and strong networks.

Make Ostwürttemberg 2024: Innovation you can touch

Make Ostwürttemberg 2024: The highlights of the trade fair about innovation and the future - and what the AI Alliance presented there. Click here to find out more!

The AI Experience Room: experience artificial intelligence for yourself

Discover the AI EXPERIENCE ROOM at INNOPORT Reutlingen! Experience AI technologies and practical applications up close and gain insights into how AI helps companies move forward. Find out more now!