Zwischen Forschung und Praxis: Fähigkeiten und Limitationen generativer KI sowie ihre wachsende Bedeutung in der Zukunft

The dynamic development and increasing popularity of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), especially through the spread and use of ChatGPT, has shown the enormous potential of this technology to fundamentally transform professions and industries. The decision regarding using genAI and identifying promising application scenarios pose considerable challenges in view of a rapidly growing and increasingly complex market. Given these circumstances, this article aims to present an overview of the capabilities and limitations of genAI. A systematic literature review was used to identify a variety of application scenarios and evaluate them in terms of the outcomes of genAI deployment, providing a snapshot of current capabilities and limitations. In addition, a survey was conducted among 40 participants to record usage habits and experiences in dealing with genAI and to validate the findings from the literature. The insights gained should support practitioners in navigating the field of genAI and provide decision-making support by enabling them to classify the identified capabilities and limitations in the context of their own application scenarios. Furthermore, the results provide points of reference for the methodical investigation of genAI application scenarios as well as starting points for in-depth scientific research by researchers. By linking theoretical analysis and a practical survey, the article offers a comprehensive insight into the current state of genAI.