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24.10.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Live From HerCareer With Anne Greul: How to Successfully Pivot a Startup.
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the new episode of #digdeep, Anne Greul shows startup-pivots form herCareer. Anne took the courageous step into entrepreneurship and learned early on that the path is rarely straightforward. Instead of pursuing a classic career in consulting or the …
10.10.2025
Digdeep Podcast: How Do We Get Germany on Track Digitally, Cihan Sügür?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In the current episode of #digdeep, Cihan Sügür, associated partner of MHP, talks about digitalization in Germany. Since 2024, Capital magazine has ranked Cihan Sügür among its “Top 40 under 40” individuals driving Germany forward with innovative …
19.09.2025
Digdeep Podcast: IAA in Munich – Will the Automotive Industry Turn Things Around?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
21.08.2025
Björn Ommer Featured on IT-BUSINESS Podcast
Generative AI in Germany
MCML PI Björn Ommer was a guest on the eighth episode of the IT-BUSINESS podcast IT ImPuls. Together with hosts Mihriban Dincel and Agnes Panjas, he discussed the current state of generative AI in Germany, the strategic opportunities it offers, and …
14.08.2025
Digdeep Podcast: From University to CEO and Back – Entrepreneurship at LMU With Philipp Baaske
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
18.07.2025
Digdeep Podcast: Should Everyone Have Their Own AI Twin, Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
11.06.2025
Benjamin Lange Featured on the MCAST Podcast
Artificial Intelligence in Mobility: Your Friend and Helper?
MCML Junior Research Group Leader Benjamin Lange was recently featured on the mCAST podcast. He talks about the ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence in mobility, explains the concept of Human-in-the-Loop, and discusses how AI is …
08.05.2025
Digdeep Podcast: How Do Robots Get Muscles, Prof. Christoph Keplinger?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Junior Member Sarah Ball, a PhD student in the group of our PI Frauke Kreuter, 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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
10.09.2024
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 …
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 …
11.07.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Do You Build Successful Business Platforms, Prof Felix Wortmann?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
01.06.2024
Digdeep Podcast: From Analogue to Digital - What Does That Do to Jazz, Arndt Weidler?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
28.03.2024
Benjamin Lange at the Radio Stockdale Podcast
Responsible AI
Our Junior Research Group Leader, Benjamin Lange, was a guest on the Radio Stockdale Podcast hosted by Michael Sears. There, he discusses the fundamentals of Responsible AI governance, as well as its potential implementation. He advocates not only …
22.03.2024
Sarah Ball About the Trustworthiness of AI
ARD AI Podcast
Our Junior Member Sarah Ball, a PhD student in the group of PI Frauke Kreuter, was a guest on the ARD AI podcast with Fritz Espenlaub and Gregor Schmalzried to discuss the credibility of AI. Sarah explains methods to make AI more trustworthy, …
21.03.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Wie Revolutioniert Man Globale Logistik Aus Ost-Westfalen Heraus, Ralf Niemeier?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
07.03.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Are AI and Journalism Becoming a Dream Team, Uli Köppen (BR)?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
29.02.2024
Benjamin Lange at the "Digital Sensemaker" - Podcast
Woke Google KI: Einblicke in Die Digitale Ethik
Our Junior Research Group Leader Benjamin Lange was a guest on the podcast Digital Sensemaker hosted by Christoph Holz to discuss the tense relationship between profit and ethics. He delves into topics such as the role of ethical consulting, its …
23.02.2024
Digdeep Podcast: How Do You Play a Digital Double Pass, Frank Riemensperger?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
13.02.2024
Nassir Navab About Augmented Reality in Medicine
ZEISS Beyond Talks
Our PI Nassir Navab was a guest at ZEISS Beyond Talks and discussed the enhancement of healthcare through Augmented Reality. Professor Navab explains what the use of Augmented Reality in medicine looks like, to what extent it would alter everyday …
08.02.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Walter Radermacher, Why Does Democracy Need Statistics?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
20.01.2024
Alena Buyx on SWR
"Die Schule Brennt" – The Educational Podcast With Bob Blume
Our PI Alena Buyx was a guest on the SWR podcast “Die Schule brennt” to discuss the challenges facing the education system in dealing with AI. “AI must not replace humans”, Professor Buyx clarifies in a statement by the German Ethics Council. Against …
11.01.2024
Digdeep Podcast: Tom Schneider, How Does Trumpf Become a Digital Champion?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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, …
02.01.2024
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #10
Bonus Episode: Audience Q and A
In the 10th episode, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher answer questions from podcast listeners. Topics covered include: the relationships between animal ethics and AI ethics; religion and philosophy of tech; the …
22.12.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Monika Schnitzer, Wie Sehen Die Wirtschaftsweisen Das Jahr 2023?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
15.12.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #9
Human-Technology Futures
In the 9th episode, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher explore the future of humanity’s tech relationship. Will increased integration lead to greater dependence? They ponder the normative and axiological implications, delving into …
01.12.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Max Haberstroh and Christian Kohlschein, Why Doesn't Technology Alone Make You Successful?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
18.11.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #8
Machines as Colleagues, Friends and Lovers
In the 8th episode of their podcast, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher talk about relationships with machines. Can you collaborate with a machine? Can robots be friends, colleagues or, perhaps, even lovers? These are just some of …
16.11.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Christof Kellerwessel, How Do You Lead People Through Transformation Processes?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #7
Can Machines Be Moral Patients?
In the 7th episode of their podcast, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher talk about the moral status of machines and discuss wether machines can be more than just mere things. Sven and John share their thoughts on this topic and give …
08.11.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Marvin Ruf, Warum Ist Mobilität So Spannend Wie Nie?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
01.11.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #6
Moral Agency in Machines
In the 6th episode of their podcast, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher discuss the controversy arising from the idea moral agency in machines. What is an agent? What is a moral agent? Is it possible to create a machine with a sense …
19.10.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Tom Brägelmann, Will AI and Lawyers Become Best Friends?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
17.10.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #5
Technology and Responsibility Gaps
In the 5th episode, our PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher delve into responsibility gaps in technology. Over two decades, legal and philosophical research has addressed the challenge posed by increasingly autonomous machines. They examine …
13.10.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Professor Enzo Weber, How Is Germany Getting Into the Digital Fast Lane?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
10.10.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #4
Behaviour Change and Control
In the 4th episode, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher talk about the role that technology can play in changing our behaviour. In doing so, they note the long and troubled history of philosophy and self-help. They also ponder …
29.09.2023
Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #3
Value Alignment and the Control Problem
In the 3rd episode, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher discuss risk and technology ethics. They focus, in particular, on the perennially popular and widely discussed problems of value alignment and control. They start the …
20.09.2023
Sven Nyholm Launched His New Podcast
This Is Technology Ethics
Our MCML PI Sven Nyholm recently launched his new Podcast “This is Technology Ethics”. In nine episodes he will discuss topics from his book “This is Technology Ethics: An Introduction”. The first two episodes are already …
08.09.2023
Digdeep Podcast: Niko Abramidis, Was Bedeutet Kunst Im Digitalen Zeitalter?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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?
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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).
27.07.2023
Best of #Digdeep - We Keep on Celebrating
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
25.06.2023
We Celebrate Anniversary! Best of 100 Episodes #Digdeep
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
In our anniversary episode 100, we take a journey through the development of the last years: from #Bot to #ChatGPT, from #Facebook to #Algorithmwatch, from #Covid to #Agile (podcast in German).
15.04.2023
Episode 99: Man and Machine - The German Ethics Council on the Challenges Posed by AI
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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 …
15.12.2022
Episode 95: ChatGPT Is Our Studio Guest - Pandora's Box Is Open
News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn
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: …
28.10.2022
Industrial AI Podcast: Where Do We Want the Core AI/ML Research to Happen?
Just Listen to the Three MCML Directors
Industrial AI Podcast spoke with our three directors Bernd Bischl, Daniel Cremers, and Thomas Seidl about research priorities, the battle for the best minds and the role of tech companies. They also asked what academics should do in the field of AI in …