In early September, Prof. Dr. Karsten Löw from the School of Business Law at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences attended the AAB College’s international AI & Tech Summit 2026 in Prishtina, Kosovo. The event brought together representatives from academia, politics, business, and technology from various countries to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and new technologies.
In particular, the rapid development of powerful AI and agent systems raises fundamental questions about opportunities, risks, and appropriate regulatory frameworks. In his presentation, “AI Regulation: Obstacle to Innovation or Necessary Normative Framework?,” Löw explored the tension between technological innovation and regulation. His central thesis: What matters is not the choice between “regulation or innovation,” but rather the quality of regulation. Regulation must be risk-based, proportionate, predictable, and technically feasible.
Another key focus was on the practical enforcement of AI regulation. Sound legal frameworks alone are not enough. Clear lines of responsibility, technical expertise, and effective oversight structures are equally important. Special attention was also given to the significance of the European AI Act for companies outside the European Union. Companies from Kosovo, for example, may also be subject to European AI law if they have access to the European market. Early regulatory compliance could therefore also represent a competitive advantage.
The summit also provided an opportunity for an in-depth international exchange on the future shape of AI regulation and digital innovation.
Further information about the AAB College and the summit can be found on the official website: aab-edu.net.