Open BTU: Artificial intelligence: between high-tech and ethics - a discussion with experts

Open BTU:Artificial intelligence: between high-tech and ethics - a discussion with experts

From voice assistants that provide weather forecasts in the living room, to the use of ChatGPT as a modern teaching tool in schools and universities, to personalized recommendations from streaming services for films and series - artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives. At the same time, these developments are also fueling fears and concerns.

In a panel discussion, BTU experts from the field of artificial intelligence will share their knowledge about the gradual integration of AI into our everyday lives, the possibilities and limitations of the technology and also shed light on the ethical issues that arise.

We cordially invite you to take part in an open, interdisciplinary discussion panel to ask our experts questions and engage in an exchange.

Contributors:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Matthias Wolff (BTU, Chair of Communication Technology)

Dr. phil. Britta Rudolff (BTU, Field of Study Heritage Management)

Dr. Marius Klug (BTU, Head of the Young Investigator Group "Intuitive XR")

Dr. rer. nat. Toni Schneidereit (BTU, Chair of Applied Mathematics)

Henry Herkula, (BTU, Centre for Continuing Education)

Julia Brademann (BTU, student in the Culture and Technology study programme)

The event is initiated and supported by the BTU project KI@MINT(www.b-tu.de/ki-mint).

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Peer Schmidt (Vice-President for Academic Affairs BTU | Project Management KI@MINT)

Lecture series Open BTU

From 18 October 2023 to 31 January 2024, the public lecture series "Open BTU" will offer interesting insights into exciting scientific fields. In the winter semester 2023/24, the focus will be on structural change in Lusatia from different perspectives. In addition to the social perspective, the historical processes of the structural break in 1990 will be discussed, the Sorbian/Wendish culture in the current transformation process will be highlighted and different future options for the region will be presented through the scientific BTU expertise.

With this educational format, which is open to all interested parties, the University's Centre for Continuing Education supports lifelong learning and funds the transfer of knowledge and ideas in the region by addressing socially relevant issues. The BTU cooperates with other universities and institutions. Each lecture will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion with the speakers. Anyone interested is cordially invited to take part in the wide range of events on offer.

The lecture evening will take place in Audimax 1 on the main campus of the BTU (Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus).