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Smart machines or just illusion? Prof. Zweig clarifies!
On October 15, 2025, Prof. Katharina Zweig will give a lecture on the thinking ability of AI models at the Zweibrücken campus.
Smart machines or just illusion? Prof. Zweig clarifies!
Curiosity about artificial intelligence is the focus of an exciting lecture at the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University (RPTU) in Zweibrücken. On October 15, 2025, the renowned computer science professor Katharina Zweig will raise the question: “Can ChatGPT and other language models think?” This lecture, which is expected to be enlightening, promises to captivate not only studied listeners, but also appeal to those simply interested in technology. Saarbrücker Zeitung reports that Zweig works as an expert for various federal ministries and has already been awarded several prestigious prizes.
Katharina Zweig is anything but an unknown quantity in AI research. She founded the unique socioinformatics course and was appointed AI ambassador for the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in 2020. In September 2023 she received the Federal Cross of Merit for her outstanding achievements in computer science and society. She has also published bestsellers about artificial intelligence, which captivate many readers. If you would like to find out more, you can find her works at, among other places Amazon.
Risks and opportunities of AI language models
Zweig's talk will not only shed light on the philosophical perspective of AI, but also fits into a broader discourse about the opportunities and risks associated with large AI models. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) recently published an updated document that addresses these aspects. This document, which is available in German and English, serves as a comprehensive basis for risk analysis when using LLMs (Large Language Models) in companies and authorities. The BSI lists the risks in three categories: proper use, improper use and attacks on the LLM.
The restructuring of the BSI document also produces new countermeasures, which are linked to the corresponding risks in a table. This update makes it possible to easily integrate future AI models into workflows that go beyond text and can also edit videos, images or audio files, for example. There is definitely potential here that could revolutionize the economy and society.
In an ever-changing digital environment, it is extremely important to understand the developments in AI and their implications for our future. Whether in professional life or in everyday life – dealing with these topics is becoming increasingly important. Therefore, a visit to Professor Zweig's lecture is worthwhile not only for technology fans, but for anyone who is curious about the future.