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From diagnosis to treatment plan: AI models outperform doctors in tests. But how much of a human touch does medicine need? Experts warn of risks and blind spots.

New study shows risks in dealing with AI in medicine

AI is increasingly helping in hospitals. However, a study from Dresden shows that errors are often caused by the way the technology is used. A guide aims to change this. | more

Wearable sensors immediately detect stress in the forest

New sensors from Saxony are designed to detect environmental changes immediately. This not only helps in the forest. The AI also helps to measure even the smallest pollutants directly on site. | more

Große Rabattaktion in Meißen: Der beste WM-Platz ist Dein Wohnzimmer

Vor dem WM-Gruppenspiel Deutschland vs. Ecuador am 25. Juni dreht sich alles um die Aufstellung – doch die wichtigste Entscheidung triffst du zu Hause: Auf welchem Bildschirm erlebst Du das WM-Spiel? MEDIMAX Meißen hat dafür drei Geräte stark reduziert, die jeden Spielabend größer machen. | more

The digital soil consultant: research shows farmers what is happening under their fields

Which crop rotation protects the soil? What uses less fertilizer? A new, free online tool from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig helps farmers to answer such questions - before they make mistakes that cost them years. | more

Digital map and app for volunteers in Saxony

Anyone who volunteers receives benefits as a thank you. Until now, this was only possible with an analog card. Now the offer is going digital and coming to smartphones. | more

Zwickau researchers build the parcel delivery service of the future

Parcels that deliver themselves? Researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau are working on exactly that. The LATTICE project is developing self-driving transport vehicles that autonomously deliver parcels to residential areas and inform recipients via an app. The solution is to be demonstrated on Zwickau's Kornmarkt by 2028. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Digital troubleshooting: TU Dresden develops new test for automotive mechatronics technicians

Fault diagnosis on the screen instead of just under the hood: 100 trainee automotive mechatronics technicians in Dresden are the first to test a digital examination station. TU Dresden has developed the computer simulation to make journeyman's exams fairer and more comparable. Nevertheless, the trade remains important. | more

Building applications at the click of a mouse - Dresden simplifies procedures

Piles of paper for building applications could soon be history in Dresden. In future, it will be possible to submit applications digitally. And it should also be easier to pay for decisions. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Saxony extends funding for "digital classroom"

Robotics, coding, artificial intelligence: a digital mobile classroom brings technology to Saxony's schools. Funding has now been extended until the end of 2026. | more

Digital residence registration soon available throughout Saxony

Change of residence with a click and address stickers in your letterbox: what the new online registration in Saxony really changes for citizens. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Minister of Culture Clemens invites to "cell phone summit" in Dresden

At the symposium, experts and politicians discuss the use of smartphones in schools. A new survey shows how elementary school in Saxony deal with it. | more

Saxony promotes innovation in care with 20 million euros

The focus of funding from EU funds is on digitalization. However, innovative pilot projects are also being funded. The aim is not only to improve care, but also to make it cheaper. | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more

Traffic control with AI - Landau and Leipzig model cities

How can traffic be managed more effectively with the help of artificial intelligence? This is now to be tested as an example in the very different cities in the southwest and east. | more

Expert: SMEs are still at the beginning with AI

The companies are small, the economic situation is tense: Companies in Saxony and Thuringia are finding it difficult to introduce artificial intelligence. But there are good reasons for this. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony warns of threat to outpatient medical care

The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony believes that outpatient medical care in the state is at risk as more and more practices are on the verge of closing. The reasons for this include excessive bureaucracy and immature digitalization measures. | more

Saxon GP association calls for consequences due to technical problems in doctors' surgeries

The chairman of the Saxon Association of General Practitioners criticizes the constant failures of the telematics infrastructure in doctors' practices and demands consequences from legislators. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament sees no scope for additional staff in the state administration

CDU parliamentary group sees fourth-highest staffing ratio in Germany and plans to reduce staff. | more

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