AI by industry.
4 examples with 3 opportunities, risks and rules each.
AI in a law firm.#
Confidentiality first.
Opportunities
Drafts, outlines, summaries and research approaches speed up the work.
Risks
Professional secrecy, invented citations and client data in free tools.
Rules
Only approved tools with a contract, check citations yourself, anonymise client data where possible.
AI in the trades.#
Less desk work, same care.
Opportunities
Quotes, documentation, reports and marketing are done faster.
Risks
Customer data, photos of people on building sites and wrong information on standards or prices.
Rules
Never adopt standards and prices unchecked, photos without people, keep trade secrets out.
AI in an association.#
Relieve volunteers, protect data.
Opportunities
Minutes, invitations, translations and press releases save time.
Risks
Member data, photos of minors and missing rules with many volunteers.
Rules
No member lists in free tools, consent for photos, one short club rule for everyone.
AI at school.#
Support learning, follow the rules.
Opportunities
Differentiate material, draft feedback and support learners with tasks.
Risks
Pupil data, exam integrity and differing state requirements.
Rules
Follow the requirements of the state and school management, no personal data without a legal basis, train competence.
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Suggested citation: Russo, K.: "AI by industry". sicherheitsdenker.de/en/ki-branchen/, as of 6 November 2026.