Fiege creates guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence

The Fiege Group is increasingly focussing on artificial intelligence in all areas of the company. The Greven-based logistics service provider has now created a controlled framework to ensure the conscientious use of AI-based technologies throughout the company.

Greven, 20 June 2024 - Leading the way responsibly: Fiege has introduced five self-binding guidelines that regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the company. The guidelines are based on the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act and focus on the principles of explainability, transparency, fairness, data protection and robustness. The aim is to use AI-based technologies in accordance with generally applicable ethical standards and exclusively in line with the values of the 150-year-old, fifth-generation family-run company.

Kenza Ait Si Abbou, board member and CTO at Fiege, explains: "Artificial intelligence has the potential to radically change our society. In addition to the extremely important positive effects for us, the new technologies also harbour risks that we must not ignore. It is therefore up to us to utilise AI in the intended areas of activity and only for the benefit of our employees, our customers and partners as well as all stakeholders. We fulfil this responsibility with our new AI guidelines."

The guidelines are intended to ensure that decisions based on algorithms and artificial intelligence are comprehensible and explainable at all times. "The key prerequisite for this is transparency, as this is the only way to create the necessary trust. All users need to know in which specific areas and applications AI is being used," says Ait Si Abbou. It is also essential that only fair decisions are made with the support of AI. It is crucial to rely on technologies that comply with data protection regulations and are absolutely robust against manipulation of any kind. Ait Si Abbou emphasises: "Only applications that comply with these five principles are considered for use by us. This ensures that we really support our colleagues in their daily work and deliver reliable added value for our customers."

You can find more information here: www.fiege.com/de/ki-guidelines

Picture line: AI-based technologies such as this intelligent robot arm in the multi-user centre in Greven-Reckenfeld are changing the world of work. Logistics service provider Fiege has now created self-binding guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. (Photo: Fiege)

About Fiege:

The Fiege Group, headquartered in Greven, Westphalia, is one of the most innovative logistics providers in Europe. With over 22,000 employees at 139 locations in 14 countries, Fiege operates internationally - from the core markets in Europe to Asia. Fiege is a family-owned company in its fifth generation and is considered a pioneer in contract logistics. Modular solutions in the areas of logistics, digital services, real estate and ventures form the core of its business activities. in 2023, the Fiege Group generated a turnover of two billion euros and has more than 4.5 million square metres of logistics space. www.fiege.com

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