Asija, AmanSchumacher, Frederick Marcelo2024-11-192024-11-192024-01-302024-01-30http://hdl.handle.net/10362/175494This study examines the adoption of AI in German SMEs, with a particular focus on ethical concerns and related guidelines. The findings demonstrate that tools like ChatGPT have significantly increased AI usage in SMEs, albeit most enterprises are still in the early stages of AI adoption. Ethical concerns associated with AI are recognized by SMEs. Despite the absence of all-encompassing ethical frameworks, some guidelines do exist. This study advocates for a culture that prioritizes employee training and adaptability to keep pace with AI advancements and its growing usage, emphasizing the critical role of ethical considerations in this context.engArtificial intelligenceAi adoptionAi ethicsSemi-structured interviewsSmesmaster thesis203601068