There was great enthusiasm and an exuberant atmosphere in the Göttenbach auditorium recently: at the invitation of Lord Mayor Frank Frühauf and the city's business development department, over 170 enthusiastic participants from the regional economy, various institutions and private individuals listened to Google manager Aprajita Jain's presentation on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). The Chief Brand Marketing Evangelist at Google, who grew up in Idar-Oberstein, captivated the audience with an informative and optimistic view of the digital transformation. Aprajita Jain used numerous practical examples to show how innovative Google applications can be used effectively both professionally and privately.
Her core message was particularly emphasized, which took away the fear of technology from those present: "We don't have to be afraid of AI, because it doesn't replace people - it creates time for us!" Jain vehemently emphasized that the goal of AI is not to replace human labor, but to free up valuable time in the daily routine. This freed-up time could then be used strategically for creative, complex or personal tasks, which would enrich both company management and private life.
Mayor Frank Frühauf was visibly delighted with the success of the event: "The incredibly high response to Aprajita Jain's presentation proves that our region is actively taking on the challenges of digitalization. Her clear appeal to see AI as a time-saving and strategic opportunity was an important signal for our entrepreneurs and all interested parties." The city's economic development agency also drew a positive conclusion. Caroline Pehlke concluded: "The inspiration we were able to experience this evening was overwhelming. We very much hope that this evening will be the prelude to further interesting events at which speakers from the region who are successful in the world share their unique experiences with us." The audience was thoroughly captivated by the approachable and uplifting presentation of their former fellow citizen. Aprajita Jain received prolonged applause at the end of the event and numerous positive feedbacks praising her talk as inspiring and trend-setting.