I offer talks on a wide range of topics:
How has artificial intelligence (AI) become so powerful? – an INTRODUCTION
This talk gives a general introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). I show how AI research has evolved into the current state of the art, how AI technology impacts us now, and where it might eventually lead us. AI is transforming industries and society. Let’s together shape this transformation for good.
Suitable for all kinds of audiences. Duration: 10-60 minutes. English or German.
AI in the industry
In this talk, I share some insights from my work in the central AI team of Jenoptik (a photonics company that fabricates high-precision optics, among other things). We do a lot of cool stuff, and I will illustrate some of our AI applications. They are not exclusively manufacturing-related: Organizations can benefit from AI in many ways.
Suitable for all kinds of audiences. Duration: 10-60 minutes. English or German.
no more buzz: AI myths and misconceptions clarified
AI has become one of the most talked-about topics in recent years. As a result, many myths and misconceptions have emerged, rendering AI systems magical, unapproachable, and inscrutable in the eyes of the public. However, realistic expectations are important to avoid mismanagement. In this talk, I provide some much needed clarification.
Suitable for all kinds of audiences. Duration: 20-60 minutes. English or German.
Other topics include:
- Responsible and safe AI – where we are and what needs to be done
- Things that anyone can do to shape the AI transformation for good
- Successful communication of complex/technical information (see also my white paper).
List of (recent) talks that I have given or plan to give:
| 2024, Oct 24 | AI competencies: what to teach? (EAH Jena, MoveKI2EAH Workshop: KI-Kompetenzen: Was lehren?) |
| 2024, Sep 24 | Data-Driven Process Innovation (ZAKI KI Connect: KI in der Optik Industrie) |
| 2024, Mar 13: | AI in Manufacturing (KI Frühling 2024) |
| 2023, Nov 15: | AI in the world of work (Podium, Career Days, Graduiertenakademie der FSU Jena) |
| 2023, May 11: | Jenoptik data-science innovations (JENA.AI, regular’s table for developing AI #10) |
| 2023, May 10: | Data science from academia to industry – lessons learned (Data Science Day Jena 2023) |
| 2023, Jan 25: | AI basics and how we use it at Jenoptik (Young Physical Chemists [yPC]: Chemistry meets AI) |
| 2022, Nov 23: | AI in the industry (AI-Seminar EAH Jena) |
| 2022, Nov 16: | Promoting responsible AI use in enterprises (guest lecture Technology Management, FSU Jena) |