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TechnikRadar 2025: Digital transformation and AI

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Author / Publisher: acatech
Series: acatech COOPERATION
Published: 26 June 2025

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The TechnikRadar is a regular, nationwide online representative survey that is developed in line with social science standards and evaluated using empirical social research methods. As a long-term early warning system, it identifies any missteps in technological change in good time and indicates where there is a particular need for communication. At the same time, the TechnikRadar aims to support innovation processes so that products and technologies are in tune with citizens’ expectations. The results provide a sound basis for a debate around the significance of technical innovation, associated regulatory requirements and options for shaping future innovation.

In addition to Germans’ fundamental attitudes towards technology, the TechnikRadar 2025 focuses on their assessments with regard to digital transformation and artificial intelligence: Do Germans see more benefits or risks in this – for themselves personally or for society? How important are data protection, ease of use and independence from the few existing large technology companies to them? How do they rate their experiences with generative AI? And how do they assess the role of research in military defence?

This booklet summarises the key findings. The full results can be explored in interactive graphics on the website (in German).

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Acceptance of technology | AI | Digital Transformation | generative AI | Science communication | Technological sciences

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