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Progressive Web Apps (PWA) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for SMEs

With Progressive Web Apps (PWA), AppStore commissions of up to 30 % of sales can be avoided. Furthermore, there is no need to develop different versions for different operating systems. PWAs are also cheaper to develop than "classic" apps.

Artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT has enormous potential. But how can corresponding applications be used sensibly in medium-sized companies and what steps are required for this?

In this compact event, the speakers will use practical examples to show how PWA and AI can be introduced in SMEs - from both a technical and legal perspective.

Progressive Web App (PWA)

A progressive web app (PWA) is a type of advanced website that can be accessed via an icon on a smartphone or tablet computer like a normal app. A PWA also works offline, has local storage and can, for example, display a notification - just like a normal app.

At the same time, the app does not need to be installed via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, but can be installed as part of a visit to the company website. This has a number of advantages. In particular, PWA avoids the need to develop and maintain apps for different operating systems, which can be time-consuming or require tools. Commissions of up to 30%, which are incurred when selling apps via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, can also be avoided. The PWA will be presented technically and legally in the lecture.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Modern applications of artificial intelligence with language models such as ChatGPT are fascinating. But sometimes this technology still seems "unapproachable". How can such technology be introduced in a medium-sized company and which fields of application are desirable? This will be demonstrated using a practical example and the technical steps required for implementation and preparation will be discussed in detail. However, technology alone is not enough, as the legal admissibility concerns surrounding ChatGPT show.

The presentation will therefore also highlight the various legal requirements and how these can be complied with. It will not only address the current and future legal situation in accordance with the upcoming EU regulation for AI.

An excerpt from the topics

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

  • Introduction to

    • What are Progressive Web Apps (PWA)?

    • PWA as a "jack of all trades" - hybrid applications for all operating systems, desktop and mobile

  • Creating a PWA

    • How does a PWA work?

    • How is a PWA programmed?

    • What are the technical possibilities and limitations?

    • The future of PWAs

  • Legal implications

    • Circumvention of Apple App Store and Google Play Store commissions for "in-app purchases" via PWAs?

    • Data protection law, DSGVO, TTDSG

    • E-commerce law

    • Telemedia law

II Artificial intelligence

  • Demonstration

    • Demonstration of some possibilities

    • Showing areas of application

  • Introduction in the company

    • Presentation of the necessary steps

    • Training the AI

  • Legal framework conditions

    • Use of training data

    • Protection against legal risks

    • Copyright law

    • Data protection law, DSGVO

    • Protection of secrets

    • AI Regulation and AI Liability Regulation of the EU

This will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Speakers

Lawyer
Dr. Gerrit Hötzel
Specialist lawyer for copyright and media law
Specialist lawyer for information technology lawLawyer and partner of the supra-regional law firm VOELKER & Partner mbB in the field of IP/IT, data protection in Stuttgart. He advises and supports companies comprehensively in the field of digitalization.

Markus Ganzmann
Managing partner
of BPEX GmbH and AiCentive GmbH
Markus Ganzmann manages several IT companies. These deal with software development, artificial intelligence and IT security, as well as classic systems management. He studied computer science at the University of Stuttgart and developed several data warehouse and workflow systems in industry and for banks. He is also active in the field of process automation and optimization.

Nikolaj Thomas
Senior Developer
at BPEX GmbH
Nikolaj Thomas is a Senior Developer at BPEX GmbH with a focus on Progressive Web Application Development. Among other things, he develops systems in the automotive and banking sectors using this technology.

Tim Schelle
Software Engineer
at AiCentive GmbH
Tim Schelle is a software engineer and trainer at AiCentive GmbH, specializing in AI implementation and UI/UX design. With his expertise, he successfully implements AI technologies in various industries to drive innovation and efficiency.