AI for All

A spectacular drone show, talks, and discussions, AI (artificial intelligence) in art and cinema as well as Family Day – all this and much more was on offer at this year's AI Week in Aachen.

The opening ceremony at the Coronation Hall of Aachen City Hall already offered a taste of what was to come with the program the AI Center, together with local and national partners, had put together. Charles the Short, the printen-loving comic figure created by illustrator Alfred Neuwald, was brought to life using AI and another highlight was the rectors of the universities of Leuven, Eindhoven, and Aachen signing a partnership agreement to strengthen AI research in the heart of Europe in a historic setting. You can find more information here: An impressive end to the evening saw a unique drone show in front of the silhouette of Aachen Cathedral leaving the audience wanting more.

For example, the panel discussion in the Digital Church: Several Alexander von Humboldt Professors based in Germany discussed the risks but above all the opportunities of AI on stage and drew up seven recommendations on AI for the German Federal Government. The numerous visitors were able to talk to AI experts on site and ask their questions –

Young and old alike were able to experience the world of artificial intelligence in a very hands-on way on Family Day: At the LabCrawl, RWTH institutes offered insights into their current research on AI. Public and interactive exhibitions in the city center invited visitors to join in and resulted in much interest and hustle and bustle around the area.

The organizers of AI Week were delighted with the huge response to the events. They are convinced that this event has brought them a significant step closer to their goal of educating the general public about artificial intelligence.

– Author: Andrea Gibbels