The EU AI Act
Europe's answer to the robot with a life of its own The EU AI Act: between goose and law - what has really changed since its publication I. Prologue: Phrases, paragraphs and the digital sword of Damocles When you're sitting at the breakfast table, taking your first sip of espresso, your body still doesn't quite know whether it's ready for work or [...]
Whistleblowing
Between a sense of duty and a professional tightrope act Whistleblowing: Heroism or treason? Imagine the following scene: An unassuming employee discovers inconsistencies in an Excel spreadsheet. A few figures are out of line, evidence is missing here and there, and - poof - a trivial matter turns into a genuine corporate affair. A classic case of whistleblowing! But then what? The [...]
Compliance
Why compliance is not a luxury, but a necessity The art of following rules with style! You can ignore many things in life. The email with the subject "Urgent!", the sound of a dripping kitchen tap or a call from an unknown call center. But what you shouldn't ignore is compliance. Because while a dripping tap only puts a strain on the water meter, [...]
AI guidelines
How to teach artificial intelligence manners Oh, this AI... First it was supposed to organize our fridge, then control our cars and now - well - it has to abide by rules. Because even machines need to behave, and that's exactly what AI guidelines are for. A fine thing that prevents algorithms from behaving like a bad [...]
The AI Officer
The new conductor in the digital orchestra AI officer? There are professions that sound as if they have come straight out of a science fiction novel. The AI officer is one of them. However, unlike intergalactic space commanders or cybernetic detectives, this position is by no means a futuristic fantasy, but is already a harsh reality in many companies. What does an AI officer actually do? The [...]
Risk and compliance (GRC)
Why an integrated approach is crucial for companies What does GRC mean? GRC stands for Governance, Risk and Compliance - a concept that helps companies to make their business processes efficient, secure and compliant: Governance: structured corporate management & clear responsibilities Risk management: identification, analysis and minimization of business risks Compliance: adherence to legal & internal regulations Why is GRC [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Between innovation and responsibility This is artificial intelligence (AI)! Miracle machine or regulatory nightmare? Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the buzzword of the decade. It describes technologies that give machines and computer systems the ability to perform human-like tasks - be it through pattern recognition, language processing or automated decision-making. AI is based on complex algorithms, machine learning and huge amounts of data, [...]
Governance
Why it is essential for companies What is governance? Governance refers to the system of rules, processes and practices by which a company is managed and controlled. It ensures that all company activities are carried out ethically, in accordance with the law and in a targeted manner. The central elements of governance include Corporate governance - management and control of a company by the management [...]
Data protection
Why companies can no longer ignore it It's now or never! Many companies view data protection either as a necessary evil or as an issue that they should tackle at some point - ideally not today. But the days when data processing could simply be left to the IT team are long gone. Data protection is no longer a question of voluntariness, but [...]