19.09.2025
Digdeep Podcast: IAA in Munich – Will the Automotive Industry Turn Things Around?
In the new episode of #digdeep, Christof Horn himself talks about the turnaround of the automotive industry. Individual mobility is one of the freedoms that people value most. However, the mobility sector is undergoing unprecedented change. Every two …
14.08.2025
Digdeep Podcast: From University to CEO and Back – Entrepreneurship at LMU With Philipp Baaske
In the new episode of #digdeep, Philipp Baaske let us know, how he turned his doctoral research into the globally successful company NanoTemper, which offers innovative machines for the pharmaceutical industry. The German education system opened up …
01.08.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Merantix – How Do You Build Europe's Most Successful AI Campus, Rasmus Rothe?
In the new episode of #digdeep, Rasmus Rothe explains, how the company Merantix from Berlin combines AI startups, investments, and applications. Europe has developed significant artificial intelligence methods and plays a central role in industrial …
25.07.2025
MCML at ACL 2025: 37 Accepted Papers (17 Main, 8 Findings, and 12 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 37 papers to ACL 2025: 17 Main, 8 Findings, and 12 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
18.07.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Should Everyone Have Their Own AI Twin, Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt?
In the new episode of #digdeep, our PI Albrecht Schmidt talks about the possibility and chances of AI twins in the future. Everyone uses AI based chatbot models. Would it also be possible to have our own AI model trained with our life data? Such …
10.07.2025
MCML at ICML 2025: 25 Accepted Papers (20 Main, and 5 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 25 papers to ICML 2025: 20 Main, and 5 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
11.06.2025
Better Data, Smarter AI: Why Quality Matters – With Frauke Kreuter
How does data quality shape the future of AI? Frauke Kreuter, Professor at the Chair of Statistics and Data Science at LMU Munich and MCML PI, shares her insights on the fundamental role of data quality in the development and deployment of AI.
20.05.2025
Call for Papers for NLPOR - First Workshop on Bridging NLP and Public Opinion Research
Recent advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how we engage with and interpret human-generated data—highlighting critical issues around data quality, bias, and ethics. At the same time, Public …
08.05.2025
Digdeep Podcast: How Do Robots Get Muscles, Prof. Christoph Keplinger?
In the next episode of #digdeep, Christoph Keplinger gives information about advances in robotics. Even though humanoid robots are increasingly adopting human geometries, with their hard metal forms, they remain much less flexible than humans with …
28.04.2025
MCML at NAACL 2025: Eleven Accepted Papers (6 Main, 2 Findings, and 3 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 11 papers to NAACL 2025: 6 Main, 2 Findings, and 3 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
04.04.2025
Digdeep Podcast: How to Bring AI Into Engineering, Philipp Noll From Spread.AI?
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 …
03.04.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Reinvention in Structural Change – How Schwedt Goes Digital
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, …
01.04.2025
DataFest Germany 2025
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 …
23.02.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Why Do We Have Reason for Digital Optimism, Alex Mrozek?
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 …
09.02.2025
Digdeep Podcast: DeepSeek, OpenAI & Co – What’s Next for AI, Prof. Kristian Kersting?
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 …
23.01.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Live From Work Awesome Berlin With Metaplan and Burger King: Companies Are Spaces for Discourse
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 …
20.01.2025
Sarah Ball's Research Featured on on the LLM Cybersecurity Podcast
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, …
07.01.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!
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 …
01.01.2025
MCML Researchers With 110 Papers in Highly-Ranked Journals
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented in 2025 with 110 papers in highly-ranked journals. Congrats to our researchers!
19.12.2024
Epistemic Foundations and Limitations of Statistics and Science
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 …
12.12.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Why Doesn't Google Know What We Really Want, Julia Urbahn?
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 …
21.11.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Foot vs. Shoe - How Do You Digitise Shoe Shopping, Matthias Brendel?
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 …
07.11.2024
Digdeep Podcast: ChatGPT Is Back as Studio Guest - And How!
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 …
06.11.2024
MCML at EMNLP 2024: 22 Accepted Papers (6 Main, 14 Findings, and 2 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 22 papers to EMNLP 2024: 6 Main, 14 Findings, and 2 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
27.10.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Live From the HerCareer With Alexandra Renner (BMW Garage)
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 …
30.09.2024
DSSGx Munich 2024 Closing Event
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 …
18.09.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Driverless in San Francisco: How Far Along Are Robotaxis?
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 …
05.08.2024
MCML at ACL 2024: 23 Accepted Papers (9 Main, 8 Findings, and 6 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 23 papers to ACL 2024: 9 Main, 8 Findings, and 6 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
01.08.2024
DSSGx Munich 2024 Kick-Off Event
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. …
01.08.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Does Lern-Fair Create Fairer Educational Opportunities, Maria Matveev?
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 …
20.07.2024
MCML at ICML 2024: 24 Accepted Papers (17 Main, and 7 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 24 papers to ICML 2024: 17 Main, and 7 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
11.07.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Do You Build Successful Business Platforms, Prof Felix Wortmann?
Platform giants such as Amazon, Alibaba, Apple, and Google have become crucial gatekeepers in the economy, setting the rules for new business models. Many companies are trying to enter the platform economy but struggle to achieve relevance. Prof. …
27.06.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Do You Become a Corporate Influencer and New Work Star, Irène Kilubi?
Dr. Irène Kilubi, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has built a remarkable career as a business engineer and consultant, working with top companies like BMW and Siemens. Despite her challenging beginnings, she has become an …
11.06.2024
MCML at NAACL 2024: Ten Accepted Papers (4 Main, 1 Findings, and 5 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 10 papers to NAACL 2024: 4 Main, 1 Findings, and 5 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
01.06.2024
Digdeep Podcast: From Analogue to Digital - What Does That Do to Jazz, Arndt Weidler?
Jazz is constantly evolving and defies easy definition, characterized by improvisation and interaction. Arndt Weidler, deputy director of the Jazz Institute Darmstadt, highlights the institute’s extensive jazz collection and its role in bridging …
09.05.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Will AI Algorithms Become Our New Work Colleagues, Vlad Larichev?
Generative KI, once hyped, now proves its transformative impact on various sectors, though still in nascent stages in many areas. Vlad Varichev, from Accenture, navigates the integration of AI into corporate processes, noting the rapid evolution from …
25.04.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Does AI Find the Perfect Match for Me, Rosmarie Steininger?
Rosmarie Steininger’s experiences in the automotive industry taught her the importance of human connections, whether in BMW IT or in philanthropy, highlighting the effectiveness of bringing the right people together. Leveraging the abundance of data …
11.04.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Kann Social Media Sexy Machen, Marc Raschke?
Marc Raschke has been lauded as one of Germany’s most innovative communicators, earning praise from “Pressesprecher” and securing a spot on the shortlist of the 100 most influential figures in the PR and marketing industry by “W&V”. Despite the …
22.03.2024
Our Junior Member Sarah Ball About the Trustworthiness of AI
Our Junior Member Sarah Ball was a guest on the ARD AI podcast with Fritz Espenlaub and Gregor Schmalzried to discuss the credibility of AI. She explains methods to make AI more trustworthy, ensuring that we as humans are not misled.
21.03.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Wie Revolutioniert Man Globale Logistik Aus Ost-Westfalen Heraus, Ralf Niemeier?
Ralf Niemeier, an entrepreneurial serial achiever, has garnered extensive experience in various sectors including family businesses and steel trading, preparing him to digitally revolutionize the logistics industry with his startup Visimatch. Despite …
12.03.2024
MCML at EACL 2024: Ten Accepted Papers (5 Main, 2 Findings, and 3 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 10 papers to EACL 2024: 5 Main, 2 Findings, and 3 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
07.03.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Are AI and Journalism Becoming a Dream Team, Uli Köppen (BR)?
Will artificial intelligence replace the profession of journalism? Uli Köppen has a clear answer to the supposed bad news. She not only reports on AI and algorithms - she also uses AI and automation to digitize and develop journalism. At Bayerischer …
23.02.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Do You Play a Digital Double Pass, Frank Riemensperger?
Episode 114 hosted Frank Riemensperger, a key figure in Germany’s digital transformation and former chairman of Accenture Germany. He’s known for his significant contributions to technology discussions, especially in digitalization and AI, through …
08.02.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Walter Radermacher, Why Does Democracy Need Statistics?
Prof. Walter Radermacher, a leading German statistician, served as President of the Federal Statistical Office. He contributes to advancing statistics in various forums, including the UN and OECD, crucial for trust in data. Statistics require …
22.01.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Dr. Enise Lauterbach, How Can Data Save Lives?
Dr. Enise Lauterbach, ex-cardiologist, founded LEMOA in 2019 to detect atrial fibrillation through data, aiding heart failure patients. Her switch to entrepreneurship, unusual for doctors, garnered awards and recognition. We explore her transition and …
11.01.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Tom Schneider, How Does Trumpf Become a Digital Champion?
As CTO of Trumpf, a German engineering leader, Tom Schneider addresses industry evolution by emphasizing adaptation to sensor tech, data analytics, and new business models. Success hinges on embracing transformation and taking calculated risks, …
22.12.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Monika Schnitzer, Wie Sehen Die Wirtschaftsweisen Das Jahr 2023?
Professor Monika Schnitzer chairs the “Council of Economic Experts”, Germany’s leading economic advisory body. In the 2023 recap podcast she discusses the nation’s digitalization lag and the imperative for educational reform. Just listen in (podcast …
15.12.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Matthias Spielkamp, How Does AlgorithmWatch View the European AI Act?
The EU strives for AI regulation, emphasizing ethics amid rapid development. AlgorithmWatch, founded in 2016, evaluates the EU’s AI Act. In episode 109, Matthias Spielkamp discusses achievements, challenges, and the complexity of shaping AI policy …
01.12.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Max Haberstroh and Christian Kohlschein, Why Doesn't Technology Alone Make You Successful?
In episode 108, guests Max Haberstroh and Christian Kohlschein discuss transitioning from research to Accenture, emphasizing the impact of models like GPT-4 on data analytics in industrial development. The conversation underscores challenges in data …
16.11.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Christof Kellerwessel, How Do You Lead People Through Transformation Processes?
Episode 107 features Christof Kellerwessel, former Ford Electronics Chief, discussing the automotive industry’s shift to software-driven products. The conversation goes beyond cars, exploring the human response to change - both in the industry and …
09.11.2023
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Teaching and Learning
Check out the new LMU Newsroom article about how LMU is utilising the possibilities of AI in various areas and how AI is changing teaching and learning. The article features our PIs Frauke Kreuter, Gitta Kutyniok, and Björn Ommer, as well as some of …
08.11.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Marvin Ruf, Warum Ist Mobilität So Spannend Wie Nie?
The streetscape is changing. Cars with electric number plates are commonplace, charging is the new refuelling, and on the motorway you can see drivers taking their hands off the steering wheel. Marvin Ruf works for the company HERE. He shares his …
19.10.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Tom Brägelmann, Will AI and Lawyers Become Best Friends?
Law & AI is the stuff of many science fiction movies: AI solves crimes, or prevents them before they happen. But the reality relies on analog legal systems grounded in human processes. How will the interaction between AI and the legal system look …
13.10.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Enzo Weber, How Is Germany Getting Into the Digital Fast Lane?
In episode 104, Professor Enzo Weber challenges the view of Germany lacking digital infrastructure. As a macroeconomist at IAB, he provides nuanced insights, evaluating the country’s digital standing since the millennium. Despite media skepticism, he …
28.09.2023
Data Science for Social Good Closing Ceremony
At the end of the two-months program, the closing event of the DSSGx Munich 2023 took place on 28 September. As the highlight of the event, our two teams, consisting of eight fellows from all over the world, each presented their projects.
26.09.2023
Our DSSG Team Visited Berlin
Our Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) fellows had the privilege of visiting the Bundeskanzleramt and meeting members of the German Parliament in Berlin. Our team got a tour at the Bundeskanzleramt and a presentation of the newly founded Datalab. In …
15.09.2023
MCML at ECML-PKDD 2023: 15 Accepted Papers (9 Main, and 6 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 15 papers to ECML-PKDD 2023: 9 Main, and 6 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
08.09.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Niko Abramidis, Was Bedeutet Kunst Im Digitalen Zeitalter?
Studio guest Niko Abramidis turns digital into art and art into digital. So many fascinating questions: What does authenticity mean? Does the blockchain have a physical counterpart? Why is art a time machine? (podcast in German).
31.08.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Thomas Andrae, How Do We Become More Successful in Digitalisation?
Studio guest Thomas Andrae is an investor and digitalization thought leader who also has a passion for art and culture. Tune in as we explore topics ranging from startups to preparing the youth for a digital future (podcast in German).
02.08.2023
Data Science for Social Good 2023 in Munich (DSGGx 2023)
For two months, two teams of 4-5 fellows from across the world will work on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science projects that have a social impact. Both teams will be assisted by a Technical Mentor and a Project Manager. The …
27.07.2023
Best of #Digdeep - We Keep on Celebrating
100 episodes of #digdeep and seven years online - after the men’s round, we continue this time with our female guests. A third of our studio guests have been women so far, and we’re taking a wild ride through the digitization garden in this episode …
15.04.2023
Episode 99: Man and Machine - The German Ethics Council on the Challenges Posed by AI
Technological developments constantly present us as a society with new kinds of questions - and they are faster than social discourse or legal regulation. Our studio guest Professor Judith Simon is one of 26 members and tells us how the Ethics …
10.02.2023
Episode 97: You, the Others and a Theme - How the Metaverse Can Become a Liveable Place
Why do we actually spend so much time on the Internet - but without actually experiencing things that remain unforgettable? Mio Loclair wants to change that. As an Artist by Nature, he’s done a lot of research into the interactions of humans …
06.01.2023
Episode 96: Andreas Loos From Zeit.de and What ChatGPT Has to Do With Good Journalism
In the studio is science journalist Andreas Loos from Zeit Online. He has won many awards for his research and articles on data and digitization, including the Grimme Online Award. But is his work and expertise still needed at all, now that AI-based …
26.12.2022
Call for Data Science for Social Good Fellowship Is Open
DSSG is an initiative founded at the University of Chicago in 2013. Its mission is to create programs, solutions and communities that enhance the use of data science and AI for social good. Through the collaboration of the department of statistics at …
15.12.2022
Episode 95: ChatGPT Is Our Studio Guest - Pandora's Box Is Open
The GPT-3 language model is now available in a version optimized for conversations. ChatGPT from Open.ai is available to everyone in a trial version and shows where the journey is headed. We invited ChatGPT to our podcast and talk to the algorithm: …
22.11.2022
MCML at NeurIPS 2022: 15 Accepted Papers (11 Main, and 4 Workshops)
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers have contributed a total of 15 papers to NeurIPS 2022: 11 Main, and 4 Workshop papers. Congrats to our researchers!
01.01.2022
MCML Researchers With 28 Papers in Highly-Ranked Journals
We are happy to announce that MCML researchers are represented in 2022 with 28 papers in highly-ranked journals. Congrats to our researchers!
