Artificial intelligences are everywhere - in smartphones, cars, the economy or healthcare. Nevertheless, many people are not even aware of where AI already determines our everyday lives or will do so at some point. Making artificial intelligence tangible is one goal of the first AI Biennale Essen. From 22 April to 8 June 2022, local, regional and international actors will come together at many locations in the city to discuss and advise on AI in culture, business and science and to make it tangible for everyone.

Steffen Korthals, also known as Dash, does a lot around electronic music. In the questionnaire he tells us the stories behind his favorite places in the Ruhrpott and how the region, as well as club culture, is freeing itself from its stigmas.

Christian Bröer is a musician and sound designer from Dortmund. In the questionnaire, he gives us insights into the art and culture scene of the Ruhr area and talks about the production of his first album.