Aim Ethix
Protection of human
autonomy in AI
Taking place simultaneously in Paris and Berlin in 2026, the AIM ETHIX Award recognises outstanding AI projects for their ethical and economic impact. Inspired by major film awards, it combines entertainment and recognition to highlight valuable AI solutions that combine technological progress with individual autonomy.
The AIM ETHIX Award – Be part of it!
The AIM ETHIX Prize is awarded in six categories and recognises outstanding achievements. Experience inspiring projects and personalities who make a difference with their commitment.
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The categories for the prizes
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Statements on the AIM ETHIX
Axel Voss
Patron of the AIM-ETHIX Award,
Member of the European
Parliament, Coordinator/Spokesperson of the EPP Group in the
Committee on Legal Affairs
European Parliament
Future technologies are complex: this applies all the more to AI. It is precisely this complexity that often makes access difficult. The AIM ETHIX takes a playful approach and invites us to better understand how AI is changing our working and consumer worlds and to learn the vocabulary that we need to know if we want to navigate this area in a meaningful way. Questions such as social benefit, responsibility, self-determination and security are at the forefront; at the same time, however, the AIM ETHIX emphasizes convincing business models. This ensures prosperity in Europe in this key technology. I was therefore very pleased to take on the patronage of the AIM ETHIX.
Maike Scholz
Squad Lead “Digital Ethics“
Deutsche Telekom AG,
Headquarters
An award for Ethical AI in the Metaverse is a groundbreaking signal: it puts innovation and responsibility at the center, strengthens Europe’s values and thus creates space for future-oriented technologies that preserve our identity. I wish the AIM ETHIX Award every success!
Prof. Dr. Eric Wagner
Partner at Gleiss Lutz
Ethics can only succeed if we shape the framework for human autonomy in such a way that particular interests and the common good do not exclude but rather complement each other. Experience shows that this works particularly well when actors operate within a clearly defined, progress-oriented legal framework that combines maximum individual freedom with ethical responsibility. AIM ETHIX is a project that supports and embodies these goals in the age of AI. We need more initiatives like this!
Marco Pancini
Head of EU Affairs bei Meta
At Meta, we were delighted to host and support an AIM ETHIX Award Pre Event 2024 in Brussels. I believe this Award is a great initiative, showcasing some of the best AI talent in the market, bridging the gap between business and politics, and contributing to the overall vision for furthering European competitiveness through AI.
Moritz von Kunow
Regulatory Adviser & Tester at
AURELA-AI & independent director
In the realm of digital humans and Al, imagination knows no bounds, and the future is ours to craft .Ethics play a crucial role because these technologies shape interactions, influence society and redefine identity. Ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and accountability is essential for a responsible future.
Marc Tamschick
CEO Tamschick MEDIA+SPACE
A prize that places AI at its core must also breathe the future in its setting. It’s about creating a space that not only informs but fascinates – a space where light, movement, and interaction bring the possibilities of AI to life. A place that offers not just a stage but unfolds a narrative that inspires. AIM ETHIX has recognized this and is setting new standards in staging. We are excited to be a realization partner, making the award’s message tangible through space and atmosphere.
Dwayne Iserief
Co-founder and COO at Uptale
AI is redefining our work environments—especially when combined with the Metaverse. AI-driven training already demonstrates users can scale their skills from zero to one hundred in no time. We just need to start using AI properly! Acceptance is crucial—hesitation could set Europe back years compared to competing regions. AIM ETHIX takes users’ concerns seriously and questions what truly matters in terms of societal benefit, self-determination, security, and responsibility. This approach engages users and sparks curiosity to integrate modern possibilities into daily life.
Christian Rücker
Christian Rücker, Member of the Executive Board of ARDOR SE
With regard to growing cybercrime, we need a strong partner like AI, as attacks and assaults are carried out with the help of AI: if you want to defend yourself well, you need equally strong weapons. This requires investment, both in terms of time and money. The more adept we all become at using AI, the easier it will be for companies to implement this in-house transformation. I therefore welcome initiatives such as the AIM ETHIX, which focuses, among others, on the ethical issue of safety. In this way, companies can become future-proof – secure in its confident use of AI and secure in its defense against cyber attacks. Investing in security is one of the best long-term decisions you can make.
Gerd F. Schultze
Gerd F. Schultze, CEO Music-Delight GmbH
I am delighted to be joining AIM ETHIX together with partners to support the award in its starting year with the intention of expanding the award in the following year with its own prize category, the AIM ETHIX MUSIC AWARD! Those who develop cross-border formats do so because they are aware of the appeal that such events have. With its pan-European concept, the AIM ETHIX is a convincing format, and we need such events to proactively address the important topic of AI and ethics. Instead of just reacting to innovations from outside, we need to help shape what is coming.. Let’s not lose sight of current developments!
David Bennett
Visionary Founder & CEO
of Mimic Productions
In the realm of digital humans and Al, imagination knows no bounds, and the future is ours to craft .Ethics play a crucial role because these technologies shape interactions, influence society and redefine identity. Ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and accountability is essential for a responsible future.
Peter Antoni
Director Business Development bei
Time Change GmbH
AI is profoundly transforming almost everything—especially communication. This makes it all the more important to approach new applications with ethical responsibility. At the same time, a positive mindset is crucial to ensuring that AI remains our „friend.“ Now, with an awards ceremony recognizing the various aspects of human-AI collaboration, we at Time Change would love to be part of it.
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