Axel Springer Award '25 Karsten Wildberger, Germany's Federal Minister for Digital Transformation

Karsten Wildberger, Germany's Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, delivered a laudatory speech at the Axel Springer Award 2025 ceremony on September 24, 2025, honoring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. He praised Altman's entrepreneurial boldness, visionary approach to AI, and commitment to societal responsibility, emphasizing how Altman has transitioned AI from research to practical, everyday applications. Key themes included the need for courage in innovation, pragmatism in adaptation, and proactive leadership to shape AI's future, while avoiding fear and ignorance as guides. A notable quote from Wildberger was: "We need the courage to act, the pragmatism to adapt, and the will to compete, innovate, and scale. The future will not shape itself—we will. Fear is a poor guide; ignorance is worse. We must build, understand, and lead." He also advocated for faster innovation in Germany, stating in related comments: "We have to start to open up the gates and allow our companies to innovate much, much faster." Overall, the speech underscored responsible AI development as a tool for human progress and called for bold, competitive action in the global tech landscape. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@techusiness Follow us on Social Media: Twitter / X https://x.com/Techusiness Threads https://www.threads.net/@techusiness Instagram https://www.instagram.com/techusiness/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@techusiness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/techusiness/ Contact Info Email techusiness@gmail.com