Under the title "Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence", Erfurt's universities, in cooperation with the city of Erfurt, are inviting all interested parties to a joint public lecture series for the first time in the summer semester of 2024. Speakers from the University of Erfurt and the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, iba – International University of Cooperative Education, the International University (IU) and the HMU – Health Medical University will shed light on various aspects of AI from different scientific perspectives. The next lecture is on Tuesday, 14 May. Professor Thorsten Thiel from the University of Erfurt will speak about "AI – Development Paths in Democracy".
What effects does the spread of AI have on the structure and dynamics of the democratic public sphere? What opportunities and risks arise for democratic governance? And to what extent is the participation of citizens changing? This is what this lecture will be about.
The lecture will be held in German language. It starts at 6.15 pm in the city hall, admission is free. Please note, however, that the number of seats is limited to 180.
Further information on the lecture series and the other dates can be found at: www.uni-erfurt.de/en/university/current/event-series/lecture-series.
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