๐ง ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐! ๐ง Yesterday, Dr. Fabian Heil, Educational Lead at AI+MUNICH and Moritz Simsch, Project Lead AI+MUNICH, participated in the Munich AI Day, hosted by the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML). The event was a fantastic deep dive into groundbreaking research and panel discussions featuring distinguished experts: ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ ๐๐น๐๐บ๐ฒ, Bavarian Minister of State for Science and the Arts ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ. ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ, Professor at LMU Munich ๐ Dr. Tina Kluewer, Head of "Research for Technological Sovereignty and Innovation" at Bundesministerium fรผr Bildung und Forschung ๐ Dr. Andreas Liebl, Managing Director of appliedAI Initiative GmbH ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ. ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, Director at MCML and Professor at TUM ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐? We're not in a race to build the best Large Language Model (LLM), but in a marathon of cultural change, application development, and efficiency improvement. Our mission is to prepare for technological advances, harness efficiencies in #AI applications, leverage our talent pool and data resources, and carve out our niches in impactful AI-enabled industries. ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ Markus Blume stressed the need for more ambition, capital, and a "think big" mindset in our industrial and political landscape. He envisions an "Airbus model" for AI, reducing inefficiencies and optimizing data usage. ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ Barbara Plank highlighted the dominance of large languages like English and German in AI. Developing models for smaller languages, such as through Bavaria's "Bayern GPT," is both a challenge and an opportunity, preserving endangered and ancient languages. ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป Tina Klรผwer emphasized the strength of our local talent and education systems. Beyond the race for "big" AI models, we should focus on related technologies like neuromorphic chips and quantum tech, prioritizing data efficiency and computational problem-solving. ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด Andreas Liebl underscored the importance of practical training for local managers, industries, and decision-makers to maximize the potential of AI applications. Successful AI tool implementation requires extensive training. ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐. ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ธ๐ Daniel Cremers pointed out that while machines excel at specific tasks, they struggle with generalization. Startups play a crucial role in demonstrating how specific applications, rather than just large LLMs, drive this technology forward. To thrive in this evolving landscape, we must develop diverse skill sets and embrace collaboration with startups, learning to navigate a variety of AI tools and applications, Fabian recommends. #MUNICHINNOVATIONECOSYSTEM #AIPLUSMUNICH #MCML
Great to have you within our community Moritz Simsch & Dr. Fabian Heil
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1wThe Munich AI Day's emphasis on not just building better LLMs but fostering cultural and infrastructural shifts echoes the historical evolution of technologies like the internet and the space race. Just as the space race drove advancements in technology and international collaboration, AIs future success depends on broader societal frameworks and innovative thinking. Reflecting on this, how do you envision scaling Airbus model strategies in AI to balance the ambitions of multinational collaborations with local advancements in technologies like neuromorphic computing or domain-specific AI applications?