Alexander Pinker

Alexander Pinker is an innovation profiler, future strategist and media expert who helps companies understand the opportunities behind technologies such as artificial intelligence for the next five to ten years. He is the founder of the consulting firm "Alexander Pinker - Innovation Profiling", the innovation marketing agency "innovate! communication" and the news platform "Medialist Innovation". He is also the author of three books and a lecturer at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt.

Can artificial intelligence be an artist? – A commentary

Recently, we have been hearing more and more about artists who rely on the support of artificial intelligence (AI) to create new works. But what does this mean for art itself? Should we now rely on machines to develop creative ideas? A comment...

Are the Meta Glasses coming? – Meta acquires smart glass startup Luxexcel

Facebook's and Instagram's parent company Meta has acquired Dutch startup Luxexcel, which specializes in smart glasses.

3 Technology trends for the year 2023

The new year has begun, and in 2023 we can once again expect a lot of new developments and innovations. Here are three trends that are likely to keep us busy in the coming months.

Technologies that began in science fiction and are now part of our everyday lives

Have you ever wondered which science fiction ideas have already become reality? From the development of the Internet to the use of robots and drones, science fiction has produced many ideas that are now part of our everyday lives. In our article, we'll take you on a journey through the world of science fiction and show you which technologies were predicted by visionaries and are now part of our lives.

Uber Bots – Uber Eats relies on delivery robots on sidewalks in this pilot project

The future of food delivery? Uber is introducing a fleet of six-wheeled delivery robots to assist Uber Eats drivers.

Anima – Blockchain pets for AI bots

AI are supposed to make our world easier, faster and more efficient with digital tools. But one fear remains: the fear that AI will eventually have enough. The company Anima has launched the so-called Onlybots to combat this. These are intended as augmented reality companions, but not for us humans, but for the machines.

Hybrid Work – Opportunity or Challenge in the World of Work 4.0?

2020 was the year that things changed in the world of work. One trend that has come to stay is hybrid work. But what is behind it and what challenges does it bring? A look at the world of work 4.0...

Alexander Pinker

Alexander Pinker is an innovation profiler, future strategist and media expert who helps companies understand the opportunities behind technologies such as artificial intelligence for the next five to ten years. He is the founder of the consulting firm "Alexander Pinker - Innovation Profiling", the innovation marketing agency "innovate! communication" and the news platform "Medialist Innovation". He is also the author of three books and a lecturer at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt.