07.04.2025
IVADO Visits MCML
Exploring Collaboration, Global Research Opportunities, and the New AI X-Change Program
The MCML was honored by the visit of Luc Vinet, Foutse Khomh, and Josée Savard from IVADO, Montreal. IVADO is a research consortium led by Université de Montréal to advance robust, reasoning, and responsible AI.
We talked about transatlantic scientific cooperation between Germany and Canada and also …
04.04.2025
Digdeep Podcast: How to Bring AI Into Engineering, Philipp Noll From Spread.AI?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In another new episode of #digdeep, Philipp Noll, Co-Founder from Spread.AI talks about data networking in large-scale IT projects. Data is of central importance in modern industry, both in product engineering and in the networking of the entire process chain, which ranges from research and …
03.04.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Reinvention in Structural Change – How Schwedt Goes Digital
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the new episode of #digdeep, the podcast reports about circular economy at Schwedt and a startup-lab with Sascha Lademann. Schwedt, a town in the Uckermark region, is facing the challenge of structural change, as its traditional industries, particularly oil refineries, are no longer viable. The region is seeking new ways to shape its economic …
03.04.2025
CUPS: Teaching AI to Understand Scenes Without Human Labels
MCML Research Insight - With Christoph Reich, Nikita Araslanov, and Daniel Cremers
What matters now
Understanding the location and semantics of objects in a scene is a significant task, enabling robots to navigate through complex environments or facilitating autonomous driving. Recent AI models for understanding scenes from images require significant guidance from humans in the form of pixel-level annotations to achieve accurate …
©Florian Generotzky / LMU
01.04.2025
AI as Co-Pilot
LMU Newsroom
Our PI Stefan Feuerriegel and his team at LMU developed AI systems to assist decision-making in areas like healthcare and public administration. The AI acts as a co-pilot—analyzing data, suggesting options, and improving transparency—while final decisions remain with humans. Their goal is to make complex processes more efficient and accountable.
01.04.2025
DataFest Germany 2025
A Weekend of Data at LMU Munich
From March 28–30, LMU Munich hosted DataFest Germany 2025, bringing together 24 student teams from 15 universities for an intense 48-hour data challenge. Participants worked with a newly developed dataset on German municipalities, tackling real-world questions through data analysis and storytelling.
©Astrid Eckert / TUM
31.03.2025
Robot Jack Navigates Like a Human – A Project Led by Angela Schoellig
TUM News Article
A research team at TUM, led by our PI Angela Schoellig, has developed the mobile robot Jack, which moves safely and efficiently through crowds. This is made possible by an innovative motion planning algorithm inspired by human behavior. Jack continuously scans its surroundings using a lidar system and updates its trajectory ten times per second, …
27.03.2025
Beyond the Black Box: Choosing the Right Feature Importance Method
MCML Research Insight - With Fiona Katharina Ewald, Ludwig Bothmann, Giuseppe Casalicchio and Bernd Bischl
Machine learning models make powerful predictions, but can we really trust them if we don’t understand how they work? Global feature importance methods help us discover which factors really matter - but choosing the wrong method can lead to misleading conclusions. To see why this is important, consider a real-world example from medicine.
©TUM
24.03.2025
Azade Farshad Receives BVM Award for Top Medical Imaging Research
Our junior member Azade Farshad was awarded the BVM Award for the best thesis in medical image processing. Her work, supervised by Nassir Navab, was recognized for its innovation and excellence. The award was presented at the German Conference on Medical Image Computing (BVM), held at OTH Regensburg. Congratulations from all of us!
©aiforgood
21.03.2025
Explainable Multimodal Agents With Symbolic Representations & Can AI Be Less Biased?
Our Junior Member Ruotong Liao at United Nations AI for Good
More than 170 audiences visited the online lecture of our Junior Member Ruotong Liao on Monday, 17. March 2025, as an invited speaker at the United Nations “AI for Good”. With her talk “Perceive, Remember, and Predict: Explainable Multimodal Agents with Symbolic Representations,” Ruotong Liao took part in the online event “Explainable Multimodal …
©TUM
18.03.2025
New Method Significantly Reduces AI Energy Consumption
TUM News Article
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed an innovative method that drastically lowers the energy consumption of artificial intelligence systems. The approach optimizes computational efficiency, making AI applications more sustainable and cost-effective. Our Associate Felix Dietrich emphasized the importance of …
13.03.2025
ReNO: A Smarter Way to Enhance AI-Generated Images
MCML Research Insight - With Luca Eyring, Shyamgopal Karthik, Karsten Roth and Zeynep Akata
Despite their impressive capabilities, Text-to-Image (T2I) models frequently misinterpret detailed prompts, leading to errors in object positioning, attribute accuracy, and color fidelity. Traditional improvements rely on extensive dataset training, which is not only computationally expensive but also may not generalize well to unseen prompts. To …
10.03.2025
Björn Schuller Was Featured on ARTE TV
Therapy via AI
Our PI Björn Schuller was featured in the new ARTE TV documentary on “Therapy via AI." In the documentary, he briefly outlined the focus of his research. The AI program he presented is capable of recognizing the emotion behind spoken words, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can analyze vocal expressions to assess emotional states. Together …
©MCML
04.03.2025
Research at EWCS at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Cecilia Casolo - Funded by the MCML AI X-Change Program
During my research stay at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in autumn 2024, I had the pleasure of being part of the research group led by Caroline Uhler, Director of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center (EWCS) at the Broad Institute, and Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Engineering in EECS and IDSS at MIT. My three-month stay in Boston …
27.02.2025
MCML Researchers With Six Papers at WACV 2025
IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV 2025). Tucson, AZ, USA, 28.02.2025 - 04.03.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with six papers at WACV 2025. Read more to get details on the topics.
26.02.2025
AI Competition: Where Does Europe Stand?
Gitta Kutyniok on Youtube
In a recent interview with Plattform Lernende Systeme, our PI Gitta Kutyniok shared her insights on the current AI developments. She discussed what Europe needs to stay competitive, how research can better translate into real-world applications, and why mathematics plays a key role in making AI more explainable.
23.02.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Why Do We Have Reason for Digital Optimism, Alex Mrozek?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the new episode of #digdeep, the podcast explains reasons for digital optimism. Many people have ideas - but how do you find a really good business idea and how do you turn the idea into a successful business model? Dr. Alex Mrozek is not only the CEO of Oetker Digital, but with his platform DigitaleOptimisten.de he brings future founders, ideas …
23.02.2025
ChatGPT in Radiology: Making Medical Reports Patient-Friendly?
MCML Research Insight - With Katharina Jeblick, Balthasar Schachtner, Jakob Dexl, Andreas Mittermeier, Anna Theresa Stüber and Philipp Wesp and MCML PI Michael Ingrisch
Medical reports, especially in radiology, are commonly difficult for patients to understand. Filled with complex terminology and specialized jargon, these reports are primarily written for medical professionals, often leaving patients struggling to make sense of their diagnoses. But what if AI could help? Recognizing this potential early on, the …
19.02.2025
Angela Schoellig on the BR Podcast
Mathematics and Why It Is Essential for Our Everyday Lives
Our PI Angela Schoellig, was a guest on the Blaue Couch podcast from Bayerischer Rundfunk, where she talked about the importance of mathematics in everyday life and its role in robotics. She shared insights into her research and how math helps robots make smart decisions in real time.
14.02.2025
Daniel Cremers at AI Action Summit
Discussions on the Future of AI
MCML Director Daniel Cremers met the French Minister of Science Philippe Baptiste at the AI Action Summit in Paris, last week. He was also part of the Symposium about frontiers in Generative AI at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris that hosted the scientific days of the AI Action Summit. Together with Vicky Kalogeiton, Gaël Varoquaux, Stéphane …
14.02.2025
Reinhard Heckel on Bayerischer Rundfunk
OpenAI’s New Office in Munich
OpenAI is set to open its first office in Germany, recognizing Munich’s strengths as a hub for innovation. Reinhard Heckel, MCML PI, highlighted Munich’s deeptech scene, its talented workforce, and its strong presence in industries like biotech and venture capital. “Our infrastructure here is a bit like Silicon Valley,” Heckel noted in an interview …
14.02.2025
Benjamin Lange on ZDF Heute Journal
AI in Universities
On February 10, 2025, MCML JRG Leader Benjamin Lange appeared on the ZDF program heute journal to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on higher education. He pointed out that writing is an important part of the thinking process and shouldn’t be fully automated, especially in the humanities. With AI becoming more present in academia, …
©greenbutterfly - stock-adobe.com
14.02.2025
Gitta Kutyniok on Supporting Companies With the EU’s AI Act
LMU Newsroom
MCML PI Gitta Kutyniok and her team at LMU are assisting companies in tackling the challenges of the EU’s AI Act. Their research focuses on creating practical solutions to ensure compliance, while also supporting innovation. With AI regulations constantly evolving, their expertise is crucial in bridging the gap between policy and technology.
11.02.2025
Can AI Help Solve Complex Physics Equations? Meet APEBench
MCML Research Insight - With Felix Köhler, Rüdiger Westermann and Nils Thuerey
Our Junior Member Felix Köhler, together with our PIs Rüdiger Westermann and Nils Thuerey, and collaborator Simon Niedermayr, have introduced APEBench, an innovative benchmark suite. APEBench sets a new standard for evaluating autoregressive neural emulators, which are designed to solve partial differential equations (PDEs)—the fundamental …
09.02.2025
Digdeep Podcast: DeepSeek, OpenAI & Co – What’s Next for AI, Prof. Kristian Kersting?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the February episode of #digdeep, the podcast highlights DeepSeek, OpenAI & Co. When the supposed startup DeepSeek from China presented a competitive model at supposedly the lowest cost, the plate tectonics of AI conditions seemed to be breaking down: Who is leading the market, how far ahead do the already established players have, and do we …
06.02.2025
Improving Business Processes
Researcher in Focus: Gabriel Marques Tavares
MCML Junior Member Gabriel Marques Tavares has a PostDoc position at the chair of Database Systems and Data Mining at LMU Munich. His research focus is in the field of Process Mining, which investigates the execution of business processes within organizations, aiming at improving their performance, saving resources and identifying bottlenecks.
01.02.2025
MCML Associate Steffen Schneider Is Young Scientist of the Year
Academics Young Talent Prize 2024 Awarded
Every year, academics, the leading online career portal for science, research, public affairs and society, honours a person who has made a lasting contribution to the respective scientific field with outstanding and forward-looking research achievements and who has also distinguished themselves through exemplary action and voluntary commitment to …
31.01.2025
Reinhard Heckel Featured on Sat1 Newstime
DeepSeek’s Cost-Effective Model Development
In the :newstime segment from January 28, 2025, MCML Principal Investigator Reinhard Heckel commented on the new AI platform DeepSeek, highlighting its potential to enable the creation of high-quality models at low cost.
29.01.2025
Dominique Geissler Discusses the Impact of Deepfakes in Political Campaigns
AI-Generated Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Political Integrity
Our Junior Member, Dominique Geissler, was recently featured in Stern, where she spoke about the growing concerns surrounding AI-generated deepfakes in the political sphere.
29.01.2025
Watch Fabian Theis at Alpha-Gespräche
PI Fabian Theis Talked About His New Research Results in Mathematics for Cell Biology
The host of alpha-gespräche, Mirjam Kottmann, discusses the possibilities that AI opens up for healthcare and healing with MCML PI Fabian Theis and Daniela Hartmann, Chief Physician at the Clinic for Dermatology, Allergology and Laser Medicine at the München Klinik.
©Astrid Eckert / TUM
24.01.2025
How to Analyze Millions of Individual Cells
TUM News Article
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Helmholtz Munich have tested self-supervised learning as a promising approach for analysing over 20 million individual cells. MCML PI Fabian Theis holds the Chair of Mathematical Modelling of Biological Systems at TUM. Together with his team, he has investigated whether self-supervised …
©Sebastian Gabriel / picture alliance for DLD / Hubert Burda Media
23.01.2025
Björn Ommer Speaks at DLD Munich 2025
Generative AI: Future-Proofing Germany’s Innovation Hub
We are proud to announce that our PI, Björn Ommer, was a featured speaker at DLD Munich 2025, celebrating 20 years of shaping the future. Björn delivered an inspiring talk titled “Generative AI: Future-proofing Germany’s Innovation Hub”, exploring the transformative potential of generative AI and its role in maintaining Germany’s leadership in …
©Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / picture alliance for DLD / Hubert Burda Media
23.01.2025
Gitta Kutyniok Speaks at DLD Conference 2025
Next Generation AI Computing
We are proud to share that our PI, Gitta Kutyniok, was an invited speaker at the prestigious DLD Conference 2025, participating in the BAIOSPHERE track. In her talk, titled “Next Generation AI Computing”, Gitta highlighted the critical role of advanced computing in ensuring the sustainability and reliability of future AI systems. She addressed …
23.01.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Live From Work Awesome Berlin With Metaplan and Burger King: Companies Are Spaces for Discourse
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the new episode of #digdeep, the podcast makers visited the Work Awesome Conference in Berlin. At a time characterized by multiple crises - such as the war of aggression in Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and the escalation in the Middle East conflict - companies are facing major challenges. These issues not only lead to intense discussions …
©LMU
20.01.2025
Sarah Ball's Research Featured on on the LLM Cybersecurity Podcast
Understanding Jailbreak Success: A Study of Latent Space Dynamics in Large Language Models
We are happy to share that Sarah Ball, a PhD student at the Munich Center for Machine Learning, has had her research featured on the LLM Cybersecurity podcast by Ariel Fogel and Tyler Bettilyon. The discussion centered around Sarah’s paper, “Understanding Jailbreak Success: A Study of Latent Space Dynamics in Large Language Models”, highlighting its …
15.01.2025
TruthQuest – A New Benchmark for AI Reasoning
MCML Research Insight - With Philipp Mondorf and Barbara Plank
In their recent work, “Liar, Liar, Logical Mire: A Benchmark for Suppositional Reasoning in Large Language Models” our Junior Member Philipp Mondorf and our PI Barbara Plank tackle a fascinating question: How well do AI systems handle complex reasoning tasks?
13.01.2025
Fabian Theis Discusses AI’s Impact on Healthcare
“Science Date” With Fabian Theis
In the “Science Date” segment on “NANO,” our PI Fabian Theis discusses key questions on AI and its role in healthcare: Can we recreate the human brain? Will AI make humans obsolete? And how is AI transforming medical research? He suggests that AI can make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and democratic, though these profound changes raise …
07.01.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
The first 2025 episode of #digdeep reflects on twelve exciting topics and interviews in 2024 that inspired both podcast creators and listeners. Whether in mechanical engineering, where even medium-sized companies can get ahead with attractive digital concepts, or in medicine and healthcare, where new start-ups are now making research data usable in …
©MCML
07.01.2025
Research Collaboration Between TUM/MCML and Stanford University
Maolin Gao - Funded by the MCML AI X-Change Program and BaCaTeC
During the summer of 2024, I had the privilege of representing the Computer Vision Group at TUM, led by Prof. Daniel Cremers, in a collaborative research project with the Geometric Computing Group at Stanford University, headed by Prof. Leonidas Guibas. During my three-month stay at Stanford, researchers from both institutes delved deeply into the …
©Astrid Eckert / TUM
07.01.2025
Angela Dai Is Advancing Automotive Design With Artificial Intelligence
TUM News Article
Our PI, Angela Dai, focuses on the application of artificial intelligence to design and optimize complex systems. Her research contributes to the development of AI technologies that enable faster and more efficient designs in the automotive industry. By using advanced algorithms, her work helps reduce development costs and enhance the …
©MCML
19.12.2024
Epistemic Foundations and Limitations of Statistics and Science
Blogpost on the Replication Crisis
The Open Science Initiative in Statistics - which is part of the Open Science Center at LMU Munich - and MCML recently hosted a workshop about epistemic foundations and limitations of statistics and science. The event brought together researchers from diverse fields to discuss one of science’s most pressing challenges: The replication crisis. While …
©TUM
17.12.2024
Daniel Rückert Advances Stroke Diagnosis With AI Innovation
TUM News Article
MCML Director Daniel Rückert and his collaborators have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in medical AI. Their innovative model uses machine learning to precisely determine the timing of strokes based on CT imaging. This advancement is critical for improving stroke diagnosis and ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment. By …
©LMU
13.12.2024
Björn Ommer Receives 2024 Eduard-Rhein-Foundation Technology Prize
Honored for Breakthroughs in Latent Diffusion Models and Text-to-Image Generation
Our Principal Investigator Björn Ommer has been awarded the prestigious Eduard-Rhein-Foundation Technology Prize 2024 for his contributions to latent diffusion models and text-to-image generators. This award recognizes his globally acclaimed innovations, which have significantly advanced the field. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 24 …
©MCML
12.12.2024
MCML Job Vacancy
MCML Science Manager for PhD Program and International PhD Collaborations (M/F/X) @TUM
Join the MCML team as a Science Manager for International PhD Collaborations and help run our PhD program, including planning events and workshops for the next generation of AI researchers. Application deadline: 06.01.2025 Find more details on the TUM Job Portal.
12.12.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Why Doesn't Google Know What We Really Want, Julia Urbahn?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In episode 128 of #digdeep, Dr. Julia Urbahn, founder of the Swiss market research institute Intervista, joins as the guest. Intervista specializes in qualitative surveys, price analyses, and other insights for both B2C and B2B markets. The discussion focuses on the continued importance of traditional market research in an era dominated by digital …
©TUM
11.12.2024
MCML Director Daniel Rückert Receives Leibniz Prize
TUM News Article
MCML Director Daniel Rückert receives the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize 2025. He is being honored for his research on AI-assisted medical imaging. The most important German research prize is endowed with 2.5 million euros by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Congrats from us, Daniel!
11.12.2024
Understanding Vision Loss and the Need for Early Treatment
Researcher in Focus: Jesse Grootjen
MCML Junior Member Jesse Grootjen is writing his doctoral thesis at the Chair of Human-Centered Ubiquitous Media at LMU Munich. The group conducts research at the crossroads of human computer interaction, media technology, and ubiquitous computing. The overall research question is: how can we enhance human abilities through digital technologies?
11.12.2024
Industry Pitch Talks Report
Visit to MunichRE
On December 11th, we visited Munich Re for another event in our series „MCML Pitchtalks with Industry“ - this time, our focus was on generative AI, and how it transforms the reinsurance business. After a presentation from MunichRe on open problems in generative AI, we heard exciting pitchtalks from some of our junior members: Leonardo Galli talked …
©peopleimages- stock.adobe.com
10.12.2024
MCML Featured in Bildung + Schule Digital Magazine
KITrans: Learning and Understanding AI
The Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) is highlighted in the latest issue of Bildung+ Schule Digital Magazine for its role in the innovative KITrans project. KITrans is an innovative educational project bringing accessible AI learning formats to classrooms. Together with Prof. Uta Hauck-Thum from LMU Munich and Junge Tüftler, the project …
©TUM
09.12.2024
MCML Director Daniel Cremers on AI's Role in Improving Lives
TUM News Article
In a recent interview, our director, Daniel Cremers, highlighted how AI innovations aim to simplify and enhance daily life. His work emphasizes developing reliable, user-friendly AI systems while addressing ethical challenges and societal impacts. Prof. Cremers’ research in mathematics and machine learning helps shape AI’s future as a positive …
05.12.2024
MCML Researchers With 31 Papers at NeurIPS 2024
38th Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2024). Vancouver, Canada, 10.12.2024 - 15.12.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with 31 papers at NeurIPS 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
©TUM
05.12.2024
Matthias Nießner Awarded ERC Consolidator Grant
TUM News Article
Our Principal Investigator, Matthias Nießner, has been awarded the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for his research in computer vision and machine learning. His work focuses on developing advanced methods for 3D reconstruction, visual computing, and AI-driven content creation, with applications ranging from virtual environments to realistic …
©TUM
05.12.2024
Nassir Navab Receives the Prestigious ISMAR Career Impact Award
TUM News Article
Our Principal Investigator, Nassir Navab, has been honored with the ISMAR Career Impact Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to the field of mixed and augmented reality, acknowledging his research, innovations, and lasting impact on this interdisciplinary domain. Congrats from us!
04.12.2024
AI and Weather Predictions
Researcher in Focus: Kevin Höhlein
MCML Junior Member Kevin Höhlein is a PhD student at the Chair of Computer Graphics and Visualization (TUM), researching applications of data science and machine learning techniques in the context of meteorological data analysis.
©Chinnapong - stock.adobe.com
03.12.2024
MCML PhD-Call Closed
Over 1.000 Applications Are Under Review
The MCML PhD-Matchmaking portal has now closed, and applications are currently under review. We sincerely thank everyone who applied. This year, we were excited to receive an outstanding total of 1190 applications! Stay tuned for future updates and announcements.
28.11.2024
Enhancing the Integrity of Social Media With AI
Researcher in Focus: Dominik Bär
MCML Member Dominik Bär is a researcher at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Management at LMU, working within the research group of Stefan Feuerriegel. He is pursuing his PhD with a focus on social media analytics.
©Emmy_Ljs - stock.adobe.com
26.11.2024
Artificial Intelligence as a Radio Host
MCML PI Sven Nyholm’s Comment
At OFF Radio in Poland, an experiment tested artificial intelligence as a radio host, using digital avatars of famous figures for interviews, including a virtual interview with Wisława Szymborska. The project was terminated after a week due to strong emotional reactions and collected feedback. Our PI, Sven Nyholm, professor of ethics, emphasized the …
25.11.2024
Industry Pitch Talks Report
Visit to Allianz Technology Campus
We visited the Allianz Technology Campus in Unterföhring on November 25th, to have our second event in our series „MCML Pitchtalks with Industry“. Connecting dots between collaboration ideas and joint research interests on Generative AI and other hot topics was really fun and revelatory. After a presentation by Allianz on their AI research and …
25.11.2024
Call for Applications: Data Science Professional Certificate Program @LMU 2025
Application Deadline: 10.01.2025
The Data Science Certificate Program is a graded extra-occupational training program at LMU Munich designed for working professionals, researchers, and executives who want to improve their skills in the field of data analytics, statistics, and ML. The program is offered twice a year. Apply now and join the training between March and June 2025!
©Joachim-Wendler- stock.adobe.com
25.11.2024
Fabian Theis and Xiaoxiang Zhu Among the World’s Most Cited Researchers
TUM News Article
In a new article published by TUM, 15 scientists from the institution are recognized as being among the most cited worldwide. Among them are our PIs, Fabian Theis and Xiaoxiang Zhu, highlighting their significant contributions to their respective fields.
25.11.2024
Meet Three MCML Junior Members
Article on Research in Bavaria
In the new article published at Research in Bavaria, the Munich Center for Machine Learning is highlighted as a crucial part of Bavaria’s AI and machine learning research. It highlights the work of MCML’s members, who are advancing innovative solutions through collaboration and interdisciplinary research. The article also discusses how MCML’s …
21.11.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Foot vs. Shoe - How Do You Digitise Shoe Shopping, Matthias Brendel?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
A third of shoes in Germany are bought online, yet sizing issues often lead to high return rates and waste. Footprint, co-founded by Matthias Brendel, tackles this by allowing customers to measure their feet with a smartphone and matching them to the best-fitting shoes or models. This innovative solution reduces returns, cuts costs for retailers, …
©TUM
21.11.2024
MCML PI Zeynep Akata Selected as One of the 'Top 40 Under 40'
Helmholtz Newsroom
The ‘Capital’ Magazine selected Akata as one of the ‘Top 40 Under 40’. In this interview, she shares insights insights into her groundbreaking work in explainable and robust artificial intelligence (AI). She discusses how her research bridges the gap between complex AI systems and practical applications, particularly in healthcare, emphasizing the …
©LMU
18.11.2024
Several MCML PIs Receive BMBF Funding
Funding of Two New Joint Projects
The BMBF is funding two new joint projects with several MCML researchers involved. One teaches AI models causal relationships, the other refines the tactile abilities of robots.
CausalNet: AI that Understands Cause and Effect
The CausalNet project aims to advance machine learning (ML) by integrating causal reasoning, moving beyond current models that …
13.11.2024
Industry Pitch Talks Report
Visit to Se3labs
With the company se3labs, we started our new event series „MCML Pitchtalks with Industry“ on November 13th. We had an insightful exchange of ideas on research that’s happening at the MCML. se3labs shared open questions in the field of computer vision and 3D reconstruction of complex environments, that se3 is currently working on. Our members …
12.11.2024
Exploring the Impact of AI in Medicine
Researcher in Focus: Anna Reithmeir
MCML Junior Member Anna Reithmeir is writing her doctoral thesis at the Chair of “Computational Imaging and AI in Medicine” at TUM. Her work addresses the complexity of aligning images from different times or modalities, enabling the comparison of anatomical changes such as tumor growth.
©MaLGa - UniGe
08.11.2024
MCML PI Gitta Kutyniok Featured on Plattform Lernende Systeme
Plattform Lernende Systeme Highlights Her Contributions to the Mathematical Foundations of AI
MCML Principal Investigator and Bavarian AI Chair Gitta Kutyniok has been featured on Plattform Lernende Systeme. Her profile highlights her pioneering research in the mathematical foundations of AI, bridging advanced theories with real-world applications. The impact of her work is profound in shaping the direction of AI research.
07.11.2024
Digdeep Podcast: ChatGPT Is Back as Studio Guest - And How!
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
Two years ago, #digdeep became the first German-language podcast to welcome ChatGPT as a guest. Now, ChatGPT is back on #digdeep, showcasing its brand-new conversational capabilities—and it’s impressive! This episode explores the origins of these advancements and their implications for business and jobs. It discusses progress in language processing, …
06.11.2024
MCML Researchers With 22 Papers at EMNLP 2024
Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing (EMNLP 2024). Miami, FL, USA, 12.11.2024 - 16.11.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with 22 papers at EMNLP 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
©Andreas Henn / DIE ZEIT
06.11.2024
Our Director, Daniel Cremers, at TUM Talk for Mid-Sized Businesses
Professor Daniel Cremers Explores the Role of Digital Innovation at This Year’s TUM Talk for Mid-Sized Businesses.
At this year’s TUM Talk for Mid-Sized Businesses, MCML Director Daniel Cremers, a renowned expert in computer vision and artificial intelligence, provided valuable insights into how digital innovations can reshape mid-sized enterprises. The talk covered the practical applications of AI technology across various industries, highlighting how digital …
©TUM
28.10.2024
Our PI Alena Buyx Appointed as New Curator of the Bertelsmann Foundation
Appointment Underscores Bertelsmann Foundation’s Commitment to Social Health
MCML PI Alena Buyx, renowned German bioethicist, has been appointed as a new curator of the Bertelsmann Foundation, where she will contribute to strategic direction and foster dialogue on key societal issues.
With extensive experience in ethics and research, Professor Alena Buyx joins the Bertelsmann Foundation as its new curator. Her appointment …
27.10.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Live From the HerCareer With Alexandra Renner (BMW Garage)
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
The herCareer fair, with nearly 7,000 attendees, is one of the largest career events for women. We had the pleasure of recording a live episode of #digdeep on stage, enjoying the opportunity for direct interaction with our listeners. The guest in episode 125 is Alexandra Renner, who serves as the link between BMW Garage and the development …
©MCML
24.10.2024
LRZ Visit
Visit of the MCML to the Leibniz Rechenzentrum in Garching
This week, the MCML visited the Leibniz Rechenzentrum in Garching. Following a brief introduction to LRZ and their services for researchers, we received a tour of the LRZ supercomputer, including the MCML GPU cluster. Thank you to the LRZ team for an insightful afternoon!
©MCML
24.10.2024
MCML-Exhibition at Deutsches Museum
Long Night of Munich Museums
More than 1.000 visitors passed by the Science Communication Lab in the Museum during the Long Night of Munich Musuems. Our MCML researchers Mariia Gladkova, Tarun Yenamandra, Mateo de Mayo, Mia Brandtner and Qadeer Khan were on site providing insights on their research and answered all the questions related to AI. With the AMELIE exhibit, the MCML …
©Ben Gierig
23.10.2024
The MCML at the All Hands Meeting 2024 in Dresden
Meet Up of All German AI Competence Centers
This year’s All Hands meeting took place in Dresden, bringing together professionals from the field to share insights and collaborate. Participants had the opportunity to present their projects, engage in panel discussions, and attend interactive workshops that covered pressing topics in artificial intelligence. The event also offered networking …
©TUM
22.10.2024
Daniel Rückert Receives MICCAI Society’s Enduring Impact Award
MICCAI 2024 in Marrakesh
Our director, Daniel Rückert, has been honored with the prestigious MICCAI Society’s 2024 Enduring Impact Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the fields of medical image computing and computer-assisted interventions. This award celebrates his exceptional achievements and influence in advancing …
18.10.2024
MCML Researchers With Three Papers at ECAI 2024
27th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2024). Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 19.10.2024 - 24.10.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with three papers at ECAI 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
©ZDF
17.10.2024
Terra X: Talk on AI
With Our PIs Björn Ommer and Björn Schuller
Checkout our PIs Björn Ommer and Björn Schuller in the Terra X talk on AI: Artificial intelligence that recognizes our most secret desires, that protects us - and guards us. What new possibilities are opening up? And what dangers? We’re thrilled and proud that two of our MCML PIs were selected by Harald Lesch and ZDF to share their expertise in this …
©LMU/TUM
16.10.2024
MCML PI Alexander Fraser Receives EU Funding for Research on LLMs
TUM Newsroom Article
Our PI Alexander Fraser is spearheading an important EU-funded project aimed at enhancing Large Language Models (LLMs). His research project focuses on improving the integration of lesser-spoken languages into LLMs, the AI-driven technology behind ChatGPT and similar chatbot platforms. This initiative will not only advance the technology but also …
16.10.2024
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: Harald Lesch Reacts! (Björn Too...and Björn Too)
Our PIs Björn Ommer and Björn Schuller in Terra X Short
Checkout our PIs Björn Ommer and Björn Schuller in the Terra X short “Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: Harald Lesch reacts! (Björn too… and Björn too)” We’re thrilled and proud that two of our MCML PIs were selected by Harald Lesch and ZDF to share their expertise in this exciting short feature!
14.10.2024
Björn Schuller Featured on Terra X Harald Lesch Discussing AI and Emotions
Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Emotions With Our PI Björn Schuller
Björn Schuller, our Principal Investigator at MCML, shares his insights on Terra X Harald Lesch, discussing how artificial intelligence can recognize our deepest desires and monitor our actions. This episode delves into the opportunities and potential dangers of AI in relation to human emotions.
©TUM
11.10.2024
Alena Buyx Receives Order of Merit on German Unity Day 2024
TUM Newsroom Article
Our PI Alena Buyx, an expert in ethics and public health, was awarded the prestigious Order of Merit during the 2024 German Unity Day celebrations. The award, presented by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, recognizes her significant impact on societal issues. This honor highlights Buyx’s dedication to improving public health and advancing …
01.10.2024
MCML Researchers With 23 Papers at MICCAI 2024
27th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2024). Marrakesh, Morocco, 06.10.2024 - 10.10.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with 23 papers at MICCAI 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
©LMU
30.09.2024
Björn Ommer Receives the German AI Award
LMU Newsroom Article
Our PI Björn Ommer has won 2024 German AI Prize awarded by the newspaper WELT. This award in the category “Innovation” is given for groundbreaking achievements in the research and development of artificial intelligence. The jury singled out the image generation system developed by Björn Ommer and his team for praise. Called Stable Diffusion, this …
©DSSG
30.09.2024
DSSGx Munich 2024 Closing Event
A Short Recap
For two months, the DSSGxMunich-Team supported two projects with the UN International Organization for Migration’s Global Data Institute, and the National park administration Bayerischer Wald. Last week, they presented their results at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
18.09.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Driverless in San Francisco: How Far Along Are Robotaxis?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In this episode, we take a ride in a Waymo robotaxi through the busy streets of San Francisco. Since 2022, autonomous vehicles without safety drivers have been allowed to operate and transport passengers in the city. Waymo has about 300 of these cars on the road, packed with sensors and cameras, though the interior looks familiar—except for the …
©RP
16.09.2024
MCML JRG Leader Benjamin Lange About Risk and Opportunities of AI
Digital Ethics Summit of the Rheinische Post (RP)
MCML JRG Leader Benjamin Lange will be a speaker at this year’s Digital Ethics Summit organized by the Rheinische Post (RP). He will join the panel “AI – Opportunities and Risks” as an expert.
16.09.2024
MCML Member Ludwig Bothmann Is Featured in a Documentary by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
Zu Viel Los Im Wald? Mit KI Auf Den Spuren Von Tieren Und Menschen
MCML member Ludwig Bothmann is featured in a documentary by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) titled: " Zu viel los im Wald? Mit KI auf den Spuren von Tieren und Menschen". In Bavaria, where there is a legal right to freely access nature, encounters between humans and animals frequently occur in forests. The documentary addresses the question of whether …
13.09.2024
MCML PI Björn Ommer Nominated for Deutscher Zukunftspreis
LMU Newsroom Article
The development of the Stable Diffusion generative AI technology has garnered our PI Björn Ommer a nomination for the prestigious Deutscher Zukunftspreis awarded by the President of Germany. On November 27, 2024, it will be announced whether his project, “Democratizing Generative AI – Stable Diffusion from Development to Practice,” will prevail …
©Heise Medien GmbH
10.09.2024
Our PI Angela Schoellig at Deep Dive Podcast
MIT Technology Review
Our PI Angela Schoellig was a guest on the podcast Deep Dive by MIT Technology Review to talk about the situation of robotics in Germany. After presenting the new Robotics Institute Germany to the public this June, she is now talking about robotics in Germany and the impact of AI on robotics, among other things.
04.09.2024
MCML Researchers With Nine Papers at ECML-PKDD 2024
European Conference on Machine Learning and Principles and Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Database (ECML-PKDD 2024). Vilnius, Lithuania, 09.09.2024 - 13.09.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with nine papers at ECML-PKDD 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
20.08.2024
MCML Researchers With Two Papers at KDD 2024
30th ACM SIGKDD International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data (KDD 2024). Barcelona, Spain, 25.08.2024 - 29.08.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with two papers at KDD 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
©TUM
13.08.2024
MCML PI Reinhard Heckel About the Importance of Data in AI
TUM Research
In this interview, MCML PI Reinhard Heckel discusses the importance of data in the context of AI. He explains why data is the crucial component for generative AI, which methods can be used to prevent biases, and how data protection should be approached in the context of AI.
05.08.2024
MCML Researchers With 15 Papers at ACL 2024
62nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2024). Bangkok, Thailand, 11.08.2024 - 16.08.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with 15 papers at ACL 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.
01.08.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Does Lern-Fair Create Fairer Educational Opportunities, Maria Matveev?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
Lern-Fair began as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, connecting students with volunteer tutors to support their learning from home. It has since grown into a prominent organization with thousands of volunteers, aiming to ensure equal educational opportunities across Germany. Elke Büdenbender, Germany’s “First Lady,” has recently become its …
©DSSG
01.08.2024
DSSGx Munich 2024 Kick-Off Event
A Short Recap
DSSG 2024 – short for Data Science for Social Good – has officially started. Talented data scientists from all around the world arrived in Munich for the 2-month fellowship program that contribute to social initiatives in Munich in the summer months. The kick-off event of DSSGxMunich 2024 took place in early August. During the event, both teams …
01.08.2024
Influence on Elections by Meta Algorithm
NDR Info Wissen
The large-scale study conducted by our PI Stefan Feuerriegel and his team on political advertising on social media during the 2021 German federal election is the subject of this audio feature by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). MCML Junior Member Dominik Bär discusses the study’s findings and their interpretation.
29.07.2024
MCML Researchers With Three Papers at IJCAI 2024
33rd International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI 2024). Jeju, Korea, 03.08.2024 - 09.08.2024
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented with three papers at IJCAI 2024. Read more to get details on the topics.