About Me

Stephan Scheuer is an author and journalist at Handelsblatt, Germany’s leading business and financial newspaper. He leads the newsroom’s technology team, reporting on the innovations shaping our world – from telecommunications and artificial intelligence to the strategies of major tech companies in Europe, the US, and China. He previously served as a Silicon Valley correspondent in San Francisco and as a China correspondent in Beijing. Stephan studied International Relations and Chinese Studies in Berlin, London, Beijing, and Marburg. Click here to read his latest articles on Handelsblatt.com.
Journalism

As a journalist for Handelsblatt, he reports on how technological innovation is transforming business, markets, and society. His work focuses on developments in artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and the strategies of global tech giants.

Books

His reporting on the tech and business sectors in China, the US, and Europe has led to several books – including The Master Plan (2018, 2021), about China’s rise as a technology superpower, and Inside AI (2024), co-authored with Larissa Holzki, which explores the motivations, visions, and networks of leading figures in global AI development.

Stephan Scheuer

Journalist, Author, Moderator
Awards

His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the German Business Film Award presented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Heinrich Heine Journalism Prize.

Moderation

Stephan Scheuer regularly moderates events and panel discussions – especially on topics related to technology, the economy, and China.

Book: Inside AI
How Artificial Intelligence and Its Pioneers Are Reshaping the Way We Live and Work

Welcome to the future – it’s already here! The year 2023 marked a turning point: AI began writing and speaking like a human. Suddenly, we could no longer be sure if a news story, a photo, or a pop song was human-made or generated by a machine. Programmers, lawyers, and filmmakers began to wonder what they could still do better than AI. This is just the beginning. The years 2024, 2025, and beyond will reveal the full potential of this technology.
Once again, Silicon Valley in the US is at the center of the action. It’s home to OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT. Microsoft has invested $13 billion in the company. CEO Satya Nadella is integrating OpenAI’s technology across all Microsoft products. But the race for AI dominance has only just begun. China aims to establish itself as a global superpower in AI, while Europe seeks to avoid being left behind by the tech giants.
We are living in an exciting era. This book is meant to be a guide. It helps readers navigate this changing world. I co-authored it with my colleague Larissa Holzki, who leads Handelsblatt’s AI team from our headquarters in Düsseldorf. Together, we take you inside the key places shaping our AI future – from research labs in San Francisco, to Aleph Alpha in Heidelberg, to Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, near Seattle. Understanding what motivates the people working on these technologies helps readers see how AI could transform our lives in the years and decades ahead.
Published March 11, 2024
ISBN 978-3-451-39924-4
€ 18.00 [D] | CHF 26.90

The Breakthrough

After decades of research, AI has made massive leaps – and these breakthroughs are now transforming our daily lives and work.

The Technology

From ChatGPT to cutting-edge AI models solving complex tasks – this book explores the key technologies behind the AI revolution and their industry-wide impact.

Global Perspectives

Focusing on Silicon Valley, China, and Europe, the book offers insight into the global competition and national strategies in the new AI era.

The Revolution

AI is no longer just a tool for specific tasks – it’s becoming an integral part of society. This book shows how AI is changing our work, our culture, and our world.

Potential & Challenges

While AI may enhance human potential, it also raises critical ethical and societal questions. This book explores the balance between opportunity and risk.

The Future of AI

The book looks ahead to AI’s role in science, medicine, education, and other vital areas of life.

Stephan Scheuer’s reporting has taken him to many different places and introduced him to fascinating people. Join him in short video features.