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AI, data protection & sovereignty
In-depth articles on GDPR-compliant AI, the EU AI Act and secure AI in the enterprise — from a real German data center.
Datenschutz & Souveränität
GDPR-compliant AI for businesses: The complete guide
Everything companies need to know about the data-compliant use of AI: legal foundations, the sovereignty problem, choosing the right platform, and the interplay with the EU AI Act — including references to the details.
04 July 2026 · 3 min read
Datenschutz & Souveränität
Why "EU Region" is not GDPR-compliant: The US CLOUD Act explained
Many AI providers advertise "Hosting in the EU." However, as long as the operator is a US corporation, the US CLOUD Act applies — regardless of the server location. What Schrems II, FISA 702, and the Data Privacy Framework actually mean.
03 July 2026 · 4 min read
KI im Unternehmen
ChatGPT Alternative for Companies: The Great Comparison
ChatGPT is the market leader — but rarely the best choice for companies. Why more and more firms are looking for European alternatives, which ones exist, and what really matters when comparing them.
01 July 2026 · 3 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
AI Tools for Companies 2026: The Overview
Chatbot, meeting assistant, image generator, automation — the AI tool landscape has become cluttered. A sober categorization, current figures, and the data protection filter that every selection needs.
30 June 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI Platform for Medium-Sized Businesses: Selection, Comparison, Implementation
Why medium-sized businesses should rely on a central AI platform instead of a hodgepodge of individual tools — the decisive selection criteria, the question of costs, and a practical roadmap for implementation.
25 June 2026 · 2 min read
KI im Unternehmen
Microsoft Copilot Alternative for Medium-Sized Businesses
Microsoft Copilot is powerful, but not the right choice for everyone. What Copilot actually costs, where the sovereignty gap lies, and what really matters when looking for an alternative.
18 June 2026 · 2 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
Prompt Engineering for Companies: The Practical Guide
The same AI delivers brilliant or useless results — the difference lies in the prompt. The most important techniques to ensure your team gets measurably better answers.
11 June 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI Agents in the Enterprise: What Lies Behind the Hype
"Agentic AI" is the buzzword of the hour. What an AI agent actually is, where it provides value today — and why Gartner predicts that over 40% of agent projects will fail.
05 June 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
RAG: How AI makes your company's knowledge usable
A language model does not know your company—unless you give it access to your knowledge. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) does exactly that: providing well-founded, verifiable answers based on your own documents.
28 May 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI in Sales: More Time for the Customer
Sales is about building relationships—and that is exactly what often gets lost in research, data entry, and follow-ups. How AI takes over the grunt work, leaving more time for what truly matters.
20 May 2026 · 2 min read
Datenschutz & Souveränität
ChatGPT and Data Protection in the Company: What You Need to Consider
Employees have long been using ChatGPT — often without approval. What the supervisory authorities say about it, where the GDPR risks lie, and how to use AI in your team in compliance with data protection laws.
14 May 2026 · 3 min read
Datenschutz & Souveränität
Data Sovereignty in the Company: More Than Just a Server Location
"Our data is located in the EU" sounds reassuring — but it is not enough. Why data residency and data sovereignty are two different things, and how to recognize a truly sovereign provider.
06 May 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI Automation in the Company: Where It Actually Saves Time
Not every task requires a human—but not every task can be automated either. How AI takes over recurring processes, where the limits lie, and how to get started effectively.
29 April 2026 · 2 min read
Datenschutz & Souveränität
GDPR-compliant AI: The 7 most important selection criteria
Not every AI solution that promises to be "GDPR-compliant" actually is. The seven criteria — from the data processing agreement to the training exclusion and certificates — by which you can recognize true data sovereignty.
15 April 2026 · 3 min read
KI-Recht & Compliance
AI Act: What SMEs must do now
The EU AI Act is in effect — and the first obligations are already active. What awaits medium-sized companies, which deadlines count, and a pragmatic 8-step roadmap.
08 April 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI translation in the company: Fast, consistent, GDPR-compliant
Free translation tools are convenient — until a contract or a personnel file ends up in them. How companies can use AI translation productively and in compliance with data protection regulations.
25 March 2026 · 2 min read
KI-Recht & Compliance
EU AI Act: The Guide for Companies
The EU AI Act is here and is coming into force gradually. Risk classes, deadlines, fines, the roles of providers and operators, and the interaction with the GDPR — explained clearly.
12 March 2026 · 3 min read
KI im Unternehmen
AI in Marketing: From Drafting to Personalization
Hardly any area benefits as directly from generative AI as marketing. Where it helps specifically today, where the limits lie, and what marketing teams must consider regarding data protection.
11 March 2026 · 2 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
What is artificial intelligence? A classification for companies
AI, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI — these terms are often used interchangeably. A clear, practical classification of what they actually mean and what matters for businesses.
26 February 2026 · 2 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
What is generative AI? The turning point explained simply
Generative AI has turned a niche technology into an everyday tool. What the term exactly means, how generative AI differs from classical AI, and where the benefits lie for companies.
19 February 2026 · 2 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
What is an LLM? Large Language Models explained simply
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — they all are based on "Large Language Models." How these models work, why they are sometimes wrong, and what this means for corporate use.
05 February 2026 · 2 min read
Datenschutz & Souveränität
Schrems II explained simply: What the ruling means for companies
A single ECJ ruling turned data transfers to the USA upside down — and its effects are still felt today. What Schrems II decided, what has been in effect since, and why EU hosting elegantly bypasses the issue.
29 January 2026 · 3 min read
Grundlagen & Ratgeber
Open-Source LLMs in the Enterprise: Opportunities and Limitations
Open language models promise data sovereignty without vendor lock-in. But "open" is not the same as "open" — and self-hosting comes at a price. An honest look at licenses, advantages, and limitations.
15 January 2026 · 3 min read
KI-Recht & Compliance
GDPR Fines and AI: What Companies Can Learn from Real Cases
Million-euro fines against AI providers are making headlines — but what do they mean for companies that only use AI? A sober analysis of real cases and the patterns behind them.
08 January 2026 · 3 min read