artificial&intelligent?
Scientific insights into socalled generative Artificial Intelligence
artificial&intelligent? is a series of interviews and articles on the latest applications of generative language models and image generators. Researchers at the Weizenbaum Institute discuss the societal impacts of these tools, add current studies and research findings to the debate and contextualize widely discussed fears and expectations. In the spirit of Joseph Weizenbaum, the concept of “Artificial Intelligence,” is also called into question, unraveling the supposed omnipotence and authority of these systems. The AI pioneer and critic, who developed one of the first chatbots, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year.
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artificial&intelligent?ReportDatenarbeiter:innen im Dialog mit dem EU-Parlament
Weizenbaum-Forscherin Milagros Miceli sprach gemeinsam mit Datenarbeiter:innen bei einer Anhörung in Brüssel über die prekären und ausbeuterischen Arbeitsbedingungen in der KI-Branche.
26.11.2024 -
artificial&intelligent?PublicationDiscussion Paper: The Symbiosis of Generative AI and Work
In recent years, AI applications for generating text, images, videos, and music have spread rapidly. In a new paper, WI researchers explore what this development means for the future of work and propose five theses on the relationship between generative AI and work.
31.10.2024 -
artificial&intelligent?The Innovation of Loneliness: The Risks and Potentials of AI Companions
The need for social connection has been at the center of technology ventures since the early days of the internet. In his Fellowship at the Weizenbaum Institute, Önder Celik has investigated generative AI companions, what makes them so attractive, and what they reveal about the human condition.
06.05.2024 -
artificial&intelligent?InterviewData workers - The working conditions and importance of the people behind AI
From precarious conditions to gender-specific challenges, those are the experiences that the sociologist and computer scientist Milagros Miceli has encountered in her research. We talked with her about the world of data workers, and also about how their work influences technologies and society.
29.04.2024 -
artificial&intelligent?Der Hype um Künstliche Intelligenz: „Kontrollverlust und Verantwortungsdiffusion“
Die Begeisterung um den Chatbot ChatGPT löste eine weltweite Aufregung über Künstliche Intelligenz aus. Rainer Rehak hat die Zukunftsfantasien und Angstvorstellungen in diesen Debatten näher untersucht. Er erzählt im Interview, warum Warnungen manchmal nichts als Werbung sind und wie wir stattdessen reale Gefahren und Machtfragen im Blick behalten.
07.03.2024 -
artificial&intelligent?InterviewThe Use of ChatGPT in Science: Is Text just a Means to an End?
The emergence of generative large language models opens new questions about the relevance of textual work in science. We spoke with researchers Anne Krüger and Ingmar Mundt about publication surges, research ethics and labeling requirements.
26.09.2023 -
artificial&intelligent?InterviewWorking with ChatGPT: “Efficiency depends on us”
A new Weizenbaum research project called “ELIZA reloaded” explores the impact of generative language models on work processes. We spoke with researcher Ann Katzinski about expectations, dangers, and the importance of skill development.
22.08.2023 -
artificial&intelligent?InterviewGenerative AI and Creativity: “It's not about replacing humans”.
Jennifer Haase conducts research at the Weizenbaum Institute on the potentials of tools like ChatGPT for creative work. In part 2 of our artificial&intelligent? series, she explains how AI systems can be good, supportive partners.
17.08.2023 -
artificial&intelligent?InterviewChatGPT is here to stay: Generative Language Models and Chatbots in Education
The use of ChatGPT in today's classrooms and lecture halls has raised both anticipation and apprehension. In this interview, we sat down with experts Gergana Vladova, Diana Knodel, and Sofia Schöbel to explore the potential, as well as the challenges, that generative artificial intelligence brings to the world of education.
19.07.2023
