Insights & Developments

Dive into the latest developments in AI for professionals and organizations. Discover practical applications and stay informed about important ethical considerations.

Risk classification and scoping: the large inventory
EU AI Act

Risk classification and scoping: the large inventory

How government organizations can inventory and classify their AI systems according to the EU AI Act, including a practical approach to risk classification.

Zahed Ashkara
June 19, 2025
8 min
High risk AI in the public sector - From crisis to compliance
EU AI Act

High risk AI in the public sector - From crisis to compliance

How the EU AI Act fundamentally changes the implementation of high-risk AI in the public sector, with concrete deadlines and compliance requirements.

Zahed Ashkara
June 17, 2025
5 min
What's in the European Parliament's draft report on AI in finance—and why it matters for organisations
Finance & AI

What's in the European Parliament's draft report on AI in finance—and why it matters for organisations

On 14 May 2025 the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee published its draft resolution on the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector. Although still in draft form, the text offers a clear glimpse of how Brussels thinks about AI and finance—and how regulators expect firms to respond.

Zahed Ashkara
June 6, 2025
6 min
From individual use cases to an integrated AI framework
AI & Finance

From individual use cases to an integrated AI framework

The final part of the AI & Finance under the EU AI Act series – how financial institutions can connect individual use cases into one coherent governance framework.

Zahed Ashkara
June 5, 2025
8 minutes
From kilometer data to customer trust – Fairness in dynamic insurance premiums
Finance & AI

From kilometer data to customer trust – Fairness in dynamic insurance premiums

Blog 4 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How telematics data and self-learning algorithms determine insurance premiums, but why transparency and fairness are crucial for compliance and customer satisfaction.

Zahed Ashkara
June 4, 2025
9 min
From realtime alert to customer-friendly oversight – AI fraud detection under the EU AI Act
Finance & AI

From realtime alert to customer-friendly oversight – AI fraud detection under the EU AI Act

Blog 3 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How fraud detection AI can block customers in 200 milliseconds, but why transparency and human oversight are crucial for compliance and customer satisfaction.

Zahed Ashkara
June 3, 2025
8 min
From scoring algorithm to transparent credit decision – AI credit scoring under the EU AI Act
Finance & AI

From scoring algorithm to transparent credit decision – AI credit scoring under the EU AI Act

Blog 2 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How banks must transform their credit assessment systems from fast black boxes to transparent, explainable decisions. From compliance obligation to competitive advantage.

Zahed Ashkara
June 2, 2025
8 min
The first EU case on AI copyright: why Like Company v. Google Ireland is a turning point
AI & Law

The first EU case on AI copyright: why Like Company v. Google Ireland is a turning point

Since April 3, 2025, a groundbreaking case has been pending at the EU Court of Justice that could definitively reshape the relationship between generative AI and copyright. Hungarian publisher Like Company challenges Google's Gemini over the use of news articles without permission.

Zahed Ashkara
May 28, 2025
8 min
From smart score to duty of care – AI risks in the financial sector
Finance & AI

From smart score to duty of care – AI risks in the financial sector

Blog 1 of the series 'AI & Finance under the EU AI Act'. How the AI Act forces financial institutions to move from black box to transparency. From credit scoring to fraud detection: practical steps for compliance and competitive advantage.

Zahed Ashkara
May 27, 2025
7 min
Free EU AI Act compliance check: Know where you stand in 5 minutes
AI & Law

Free EU AI Act compliance check: Know where you stand in 5 minutes

The EU AI Act has been in force since August 2024, but do you know which obligations apply to your organization? Find out in 5 minutes with our free compliance tool and get a personalized action plan.

Zahed Ashkara
May 23, 2025
8 min
From cost center to growth engine – why AI literacy pays off
HR & recruitment

From cost center to growth engine – why AI literacy pays off

How investments in AI literacy deliver measurable returns (Part 5 – conclusion). From CFO-proof business case to culture change: this final part proves that working on responsible AI isn't a cost center but a direct growth engine.

Zahed Ashkara
May 19, 2025
8 min
Fairness by design – before AI sees the job posting
HR & recruitment

Fairness by design – before AI sees the job posting

Continuously steering AI in HR & Recruitment (Part 4). Bias creeps in long before a model starts calculating. For true compliance, preventive measures are needed before technology amplifies problems.

Zahed Ashkara
May 15, 2025
9 min
From dashboards to trust
HR & recruitment

From dashboards to trust

Continuously steering AI in HR & Recruitment (Part 3). How effective monitoring makes the difference between compliance and trust in AI-driven recruitment processes.

Zahed Ashkara
May 12, 2025
9 min
AI literacy: the invisible muscle of modern recruitment
HR & recruitment

AI literacy: the invisible muscle of modern recruitment

The AI Act demands more than compliance. Discover why AI literacy becomes the strategic advantage in the recruitment landscape after the implementation of the new legislation.

Zahed Ashkara
May 7, 2025
8 min
The silent revolution in the recruitment landscape
HR & recruitment

The silent revolution in the recruitment landscape

The European AI Act has caused a silent revolution in the HR landscape. Discover how this legislation fundamentally changes recruitment practices and what this means for recruitment in 2025.

Zahed Ashkara
May 2, 2025
10 min
OpenAI Deep Research: The Future of Intelligent Research
AI Agents

OpenAI Deep Research: The Future of Intelligent Research

An in-depth analysis of OpenAI's revolutionary research AI that performs complex tasks by analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of information.

Zahed Ashkara
April 19, 2025
8 min
AI's Mystery Box: The Necessity of Explainable AI
AI & Law

AI's Mystery Box: The Necessity of Explainable AI

An exploration of the necessity of explainable AI in a world where technology is becoming increasingly complex.

Zahed Ashkara
April 11, 2025
15 min
The AI Sandbox: How Europe Creates Experimental Space for Responsible AI
AI & Innovation

The AI Sandbox: How Europe Creates Experimental Space for Responsible AI

The European Union introduces AI sandboxes as safe testing environments for AI development. This article explores what an AI sandbox is, why it's necessary, and how it contributes to responsible AI development in Europe.

Zahed Ashkara
April 7, 2025
10 min
How We Maintain Control Over AI: Human Agency and Oversight in the AI Era
AI & Ethics

How We Maintain Control Over AI: Human Agency and Oversight in the AI Era

How do we stay in control of smart technology? This blog explores practical methods to maintain human control in AI use, with concrete examples and insights from new European legislation.

Zahed Ashkara
March 29, 2025
12 min
AI and the Energy Market: The Jevons Paradox and the Unexpected Dark Side of Efficiency
Energy & Sustainability

AI and the Energy Market: The Jevons Paradox and the Unexpected Dark Side of Efficiency

AI promises major benefits for energy efficiency, but paradoxically creates an explosive increase in total energy consumption. This blog examines how the Jevons paradox determines AI's impact on the energy market and offers insights for sustainable policy development.

Zahed Ashkara
March 24, 2025
15 minutes
Electricity and AI: Why We Underestimate the Future
AI Trends

Electricity and AI: Why We Underestimate the Future

A comparative analysis of how we underestimate AI, similar to how we once underestimated electricity, and why we must take action now to embrace this revolutionary technology.

Zahed Ashkara
March 13, 2025
12 min
AI Literacy: Why Every Organization Must Invest Now
AI & Law

AI Literacy: Why Every Organization Must Invest Now

With the implementation of the EU AI Act, AI literacy becomes a legal requirement. Discover why it is essential for your organization to invest in AI training now and how to approach this effectively.

Zahed Ashkara
March 10, 2025
12 min
Microsoft 365 Copilot Under Scrutiny: Why Privacy is Crucial in Generative AI
Privacy & AI

Microsoft 365 Copilot Under Scrutiny: Why Privacy is Crucial in Generative AI

A critical analysis of privacy risks in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Discover the hidden implications for organizations and learn which measures are essential for responsible implementation.

Zahed Ashkara
March 6, 2025
10 min
AI-powered Lawyering: The New Reality in Legal Practices
AI & Legal Practice

AI-powered Lawyering: The New Reality in Legal Practices

A thorough exploration of the transformation in legal services through AI technology. Based on recent research and practical experience, we provide insight into the concrete impact on legal workflows.

Zahed Ashkara
March 4, 2025
12 min
AI as Co-pilot: The Future of Knowledge Work According to Ethan Mollick
AI & Knowledge Work

AI as Co-pilot: The Future of Knowledge Work According to Ethan Mollick

An in-depth analysis of Ethan Mollick's vision on human-AI collaboration in knowledge work. With concrete examples from practice, we explore the impact of AI integration on professional work processes.

Zahed Ashkara
March 3, 2025
10 min
AI Workflows for Legal Practice
AI & News

AI Workflows for Legal Practice

A systematic overview of effective AI workflows for the legal sector. Based on practical experience, we present concrete implementation strategies for modern legal organizations.

Zahed Ashkara
March 1, 2025
9 min
Ethical Aspects of AI in the Legal Sector
AI & Ethics

Ethical Aspects of AI in the Legal Sector

When an AI system makes a legal error, who is liable? From algorithmic biases to privacy dilemmas - we dive into the ethical gray areas of AI in legal practice and explore how we can innovate responsibly.

Zahed Ashkara
February 28, 2025
8 min
Comparison of AI Models for the Legal Sector: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
AI & Law

Comparison of AI Models for the Legal Sector: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini

ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini - which AI assistant best fits your legal challenges? We put them to the test with realistic legal tasks, from contract analysis to case law research. The results are more surprising than you think.

Zahed Ashkara
February 26, 2025
10 min
Can AI Really 'Think Like a Lawyer'?
AI & Law

Can AI Really 'Think Like a Lawyer'?

From legal memos to complex case analyses - we put five leading AI models on the attorney's bench. A surprising insight into their performance, weaknesses, and the crucial human factor in legal judgment.

Zahed Ashkara
February 25, 2025
9 min
The Story Behind Embed AI: From Personal Discovery to Mission
Company & Vision

The Story Behind Embed AI: From Personal Discovery to Mission

How a fascination with AI technology and the growing demand from the legal sector led to the founding of Embed AI. A personal story about innovation, knowledge sharing, and the future of legal work.

Zahed Ashkara
February 24, 2025
6 minutes