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With artificial intelligence into the future

The data economy is undergoing profound change - step by step, bit by bit. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and in particular large language models (LLMs) are pushing the envelope of what is feasible and conceivable. What was once considered a visionary concept is now shaping our everyday lives and driving fundamental changes in the economy and in society as a whole.  
 

EVERY STEP OPENS UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Hubert Wallner, Head of Product Line “Digital Solutions” at PALFINGER, talks about the use of artificial intelligence in the company, current challenges, and perspectives for the future.

From vision to reality

Since the legendary Dartmouth Conference in 1956, artificial intelligence has undergone a fascinating journey. Back then, visionaries discussed the still utopian question for the first time: Could machines one day think and learn like humans? The meeting in New Hampshire laid the foundation for modern AI.   

In an engaging conversation, we explore the milestones of AI, discuss its challenges, and dive into how artificial intelligence has already transformed our communication, work, and decision-making processes - often without us even realizing it. 

 

FROM CODE TO TRANSFORMATION

Walter Palmetshofer from the Center for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at the Vienna University of Technology discusses the economic, social, and ecological dimensions of artificial intelligence. 

Recorded by an AI-generated voice. 

Three Experts, Three Perspectives: How AI is changing our world?

Between rapid progress, social responsibility and the search for more sustainable technologies, we take a look at the future of AI – with thought-provoking answers. 


Stefan Neumann 
CAIML, VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY  

Developments in AI are progressing rapidly: ChatGPT is only two years old and is already an integral part of the everyday (professional) life for many people. There are big differences between areas of application when it comes to AI. While image recognition and simple text creation work well, physical systems such as robots and autonomous vehicles still face major challenges. That is why I think it unlikely that the leading AI companies will expand rapidly into all sectors of the economy. 


Stefan Woltran 
CAIML, VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 

Artificial intelligence is more than ChatGPT. Its various methods offer tremendous opportunities — personalized services, better and collaborative decision-making, and advances in medicine and science. On the other hand, AI enables new ways of intruding into our privacy, it can be used to monitor workers, and its misuse can threaten our fundamental rights. That is why it is important — in the spirit of digital humanism — to educate society about the technical possibilities of AI, as well as its opportunities  and risks. Technological progress is not fate, but can be shaped by us. 


Nysret Musliu 
CAIML, VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 

Powerful AI systems based on deep learning and large language models are today characterized by high energy consumption. Although it is unlikely that this energy consumption can be  reduced in the near future, researchers are working intensively to reduce it without affecting the performance of AI systems. Promising strategies include neurosymbolic AI methods, innovative learning algorithms, and specialized AI chips. 

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