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ATHENE director becomes advisory board member for association “AI Frankfurt Rhein-Main”

02/07/2020

70 institutions in the Rhine Main Area have teamed up in the association “AI Frankfurt Rhein-Main”, AIF, so far. Their objectives are to set up the Rhine Main Area for the application of Artificial Intelligence and to support the citizens in their approach of the possible applications and their benefits. Now, ATHENE director Prof Michael Waidner has also been appointed member of the AIF advisory board. Among other tasks, he will be responsible for the establishment of ethical guidelines in relation to AI applications.

Renowned businesses and institutions from the Darmstadt area such as Merck, TU Darmstadt and Software AG are part of the association already. Now, the Digitalstadt Darmstadt has joined the AIF as well. Collectively, they campaign for the useful application of AI in the region, combining competencies and leading active exchange among the economy and research institutions.

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