"Everyone needs craftsmen"
Paulina Ließner prefers a paintbrush to a laptop. Across Saxony, interest in apprenticeships in the skilled trades is on the rise - despite digitalization and AI. Or is that precisely why?
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Saxony leads nationwide in computer science courses at schools
More than 40 percent of sixth form students in Saxony choose computer science, compared to just 16 percent nationwide. What makes Saxony different from the rest?
Microchip construction site: ESMC receives approval for building construction
Work on the main and ancillary buildings can begin. Production in the factory is scheduled to start in 2027.
Saxony focuses on computer games fair Gamescom
The world's largest computer games fair opens its doors in Cologne in just a few days. Visitors will also be able to meet developers and companies from Saxony.
Dresden student wins Apple's developer competition
What do everyday tasks feel like for people with dementia? A student from Dresden has developed an app that aims to make this tangible - and has even won over Apple.
TSMC starts construction of first chip factory in Europe
A year ago, the Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC announced the construction of a plant in Dresden. Now the ground-breaking ceremony has taken place in the north of the city, where other industry giants are also based.
TSMC plans semiconductor factory in Dresden: Chancellor Scholz symbolically breaks ground
Ground-breaking ceremonies are popular appointments for politicians. But when a spade is dug into the ground in Dresden, it really is something special. The world's largest chip manufacturer is coming to Europe.
Construction of a new chip factory started in Dresden
A year ago, the Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC announced the construction of a plant in Dresden. Now the ground-breaking ceremony is taking place in the north of Dresden, where other major players in the industry are also based.
New plant aims to strengthen Europe's chip expertise in the long term
Dresden is one of the most important international locations for the semiconductor industry. Now industry giant TSMC is coming from Taiwan for a joint venture with other companies. Hopes are high.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports not affected by global computer problems
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports are not affected by computer problems that have occurred worldwide, while other airports and institutions have been affected by IT disruptions. It is suspected that a bug in a program update from the IT security company Crowdstrike caused the problems.
Apple camera cars also on the road in Saxony
Apple wants to further expand and optimize the database of its map app in Saxony. Special cars and people on foot are being used for this purpose.
Saxony seeks solutions against extreme weather at Open Data Camp
The Free State of Saxony is inviting participants to the Open Data Camp to develop digital solutions for extreme weather situations.
Bitkom considers skilled worker offensive for chip factories in Germany necessary
In the view of the Bitkom association, the planned new chip factories in Germany will require not only government financial aid but also a skilled worker offensive. "If we support the new chip factories with billions of euros of taxpayers' money, then we also need financial resources for the trainin ..