Race to Catch Up in Artificial Intelligence

By OEM Update Editorial July 23, 2021 6:48 pm IST

Continental calls for universities to focus more on practical requirements.

In order for Germany to catch up in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), Continental is calling for a fundamental shift in the training of AI specialists in universities. “AI is a key success factor for Germany as a business location. Without a fundamental rethink, Germanywill fall behind the global front runners when it comes to technology,” explained Ariane Reinhart, Continental Executive Board member for Human Relations. “In order for the economy to have a sufficient number of AI graduates available, universities must focus their training more on practical requirements. Otherwise, our national economy risks losing ground on other leading economies when it comes to technology.”

As things currently stand, universities may indeed produce many, often highly distinguished AI scientists. However, due to the lack of practical expertise, these scientists are not directly available to industry. Reinhart said, “Measured in terms of the requirements of the economy, the graduates of AI-oriented courses are not sufficiently trained in practice-oriented aspects. “