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Conference • 10 October 2024 Women in Data Science Munich

Women in Data Science Munich will welcome some fantastic speakers in the heart of Munich. WiDS Munich is independently organized by LMU, TUM, MDSI, BERD@NFDI, TUM Think Tank and Sixt SE to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

Workshop • 7 October 2024 Setting Up a Diversity Lab

Explore how dissimilarity concepts can enhance fairness-aware data practices in machine learning at this interdisciplinary workshop led by Prof. Dr. Christoph Kern

Symposium • 25 September 2024 DSSGx Munich 2024 Closing ceremony"

Join on September 25th, 2024, for the DSSGx Munich Closing Ceremony, where fellows will present data-driven projects addressing key social challenges

Symposium • 23 September 2024 Symposium 2024: "AI in higher education"

Digital via Zoom | Organized by the Chair I of Philosophy and the Munich Lecturers' Network

Lecture • 17 July 2024 We are (still?) not giving data enough credit

Prof. Dr. Alexei (Alyosha) Efros is a professor at UC Berkeley and a member of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR). His research is in the area of computer vision and computer graphics, especially at the intersection of the two. Everyone is cordially invited to the next lecture Munich AI Lectures on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in the Plenarsaal of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences in Munich. Professor Alexei A. Efros from UC Berkeley will speak on the topic "We are (still?) not giving data enough credit". Please register for the event here. The lecture will also be available as a livestream.

Panel Discussion • 9 July 2024 Can Ethics Ensure Trustworthy AI?

The Chair of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Prof. Dr. Sven Nyholm) cordially invites everyone to a panel discussion on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Senatsaal, Geschwister Scholl Platz 1. Can Ethics Ensure Trustworthy AI? This event is part of the event series "Comparing Notes on Trustworthy AI" in cooperation with the Liquid Legal Institute and appliedAI.

Conference • 4 July 2024 Munich AI Day 2024 by MCML

What does the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) look like and what are new developments in research? Outstanding national and international AI scientists and decision-makers from politics, business and the media will come together at this year's Munich AI Day 2024 on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2pm to shed light on these questions. The aim of the summit, organized by the Munich Center for Machine Learning, is to discuss the potentials of AI in different fields. The Streaming-Link will be published here shortly before the event starts.

Workshop • 2 July 2024 Academic Speed Dating

AI-HUB@LMU is excited to announce an Academic Speed Dating event organized by Prof. Dr. Alexander Wuttke for scholars from all disciplines with an interest in AI research. Participants will engage in 5-minute blitz conversations, providing a rapid-fire exchange of ideas. Our aim is to spark interdisciplinary dialogues and collaborations by introducing scholars from diverse academic backgrounds and career stages who share a common interest in AI, whether directly or peripherally. The event promises to be an enriching opportunity for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students alike to explore the multifaceted world of AI research. The event will take place on Zoom. Sign up here

panel discussion • 24 June 2024 ChatGPT and other Large Language Models in Teaching and Research

When ChatGPT was suddenly released to the general public in November of 2022, it sparked a lively discussion about its impact on education and research. This ongoing conversation continues to evolve as generative AI technologies become increasingly common in society. On June 24th the ethical and social questions around using ChatGPT and similar AI models in these fields are discussed in an event moderated by Prof. Dr. Sven Nyholm with AI ethics expert Dr. Silvia Milano giving a keynote, followed by a panel chat with Prof. Dr. Peter Adamson (philosophy), Prof. Dr. Frauke Kreuter (statistics and data science), and Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt (computer science).

Talk • 6 June 2024 From Bach to Natural Machines, algorithms as the shapers of music

Dan Tepfer, a pianist, composer, and coder, is giving a talk on June 6th about the significant role of algorithms in music, challenging the notion that music is solely a product of emotion. He will explain how algorithms are crucial in music creation, exemplified by his project "Natural Machines," where a Yamaha Disklavier player piano responds in real time to his improvisations. The talk will include live demonstrations, connecting Tepfer's high-tech project with Bach's timeless music, emphasizing the relationship between algorithms and music.