Sometimes children ask their parents: Dad, why do adults say AI is the future? This question is not only curious, but also profound. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central topic in our society in recent years. It is not only changing the way we work and live, but also offers many opportunities for innovation and economic policy [1][5].
The role of AI in innovation and economic policy
AI is no longer seen merely as a technology of the future, but as a key element in structural modernisation and in securing Germany's competitiveness in an international context [1]. The new coalition agreement clearly states that targeted infrastructure investments, innovation-friendly regulation and close cooperation between the state, industry and science are necessary to make Germany the leading AI nation in Europe [1].
Another example is medicine, where AI is used for tumour detection, drug development and personalised medicine [2]. These applications show how AI can improve people's lives and why adults say AI is the future.
Dad, why do adults say AI is the future?
This question from young people is justified because AI is actually helping to shape the future. AI applications are diverse and range from automation and smart homes to virtual assistants [2][4]. They help to optimise everyday processes and develop new business models. Companies such as Amazon, Netflix and Google use AI for personalised recommendations and improved customer experiences [6][8].
Frequent areas of application for AI
AI is used in many areas:
- E-commerce:** Personalised product recommendations and chatbots improve the customer experience and increase customer loyalty [2][8].
- Medicine:** AI supports the early detection of diseases and the development of new drugs [2].
- Everyday technologies:** AI is integrated in smart home systems, music streaming services and voice assistants [2][6].
All these applications show that AI is not just a technology of the future, but is already changing our worlds today.
Consequences for Germany
Investment in AI is considerable and the market will continue to grow in the coming years. Germany has the potential to become a leading AI location, but must continue to invest in research and infrastructure [5][7].
Parents can help their children understand this technology and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Training and courses such as those organised by Children and artificial intelligence offer valuable information and experience.
BEST PRACTICE for parents and teachers are to show children concrete examples from everyday life of how AI works in networked household appliances or in image recognition. This helps to deepen understanding of the technology and encourage curiosity.
My analysis
The question "Dad, why do adults say AI is the future?" draws attention to the profound changes that AI is bringing about in our society. By integrating AI into all areas of life, it will indeed play a central role by increasing productivity, enabling new business models and making our lives more comfortable [7][9].
Further links from the text above:
AI in the 2025 coalition agreement
What is artificial intelligence?
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