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Three empirical studies on real-world AI use — among students, in tax firms and in the legal profession. Publishing 2026, each bilingual.

Source: our own studies, THE GAP Research.

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How AI is really arriving in everyday work.

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Study 01 · Higher Education & the Job Market — Students. People. AI.

How the next generation of specialists and leaders uses and evaluates artificial intelligence — and what they expect from employers.

Key question: What does the next generation expect from employers working with AI?

In-house survey · German + English · In preparation for 2026

  • Use during studies
  • Skills and training
  • Trust and limits
  • Expectations of employers

Whitepaper 02 · Tax Firms — Firm. People. AI.

AI and transformation as seen by the people working in tax firms — beyond the partners.

Key question: How is AI changing everyday work in the firm, from the perspective of those who carry it?

In partnership with JOST · German + English · In preparation for 2026

  • Everyday work in the firm
  • Impact on role profiles
  • Strain and relief
  • Enablement and leadership

Whitepaper 03 · Legal Profession — Law. People. AI.

AI and transformation as seen by the next legal generation — trainees, early-career lawyers, associates.

Key question: What kind of firm does the next legal generation want, once AI is part of everyday work?

In partnership with iurratio · German + English · In preparation for 2026

  • Use in everyday legal work
  • Roles and competencies
  • Leadership and orientation
  • Expectations of law firms
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Calls for Papers

Two open calls: "Trust in Finance" and "Trusted Voices."

Abstract in German, maximum 300 words, anonymised peer review. Shared deadline: 30 September 2026.

Call 01 · Transformation & Trust

Closing the Gap: Designing for Trust in Finance

How banks, insurers and FinTechs turn technological ambition into human-centred transformation.

Editors: Marcel Dulgeridis · Florian Perst · Constantin Schubart

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Call 02 · Corporate Influencing

Trusted Voices

Corporate influencing in finance, banking and insurance, between AI, regulation and trust.

Editors: Constantin Schubart · Marcel Dulgeridis · Sabrina Dulgeridis

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Planned publication in 2027 with Springer Gabler, subject to final confirmation. The first volume is already out: Finance Evolution.

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