TUM Think Tank
Where today's societal challenges meet tomorrow's technological excellence.
Where today's societal challenges
meet tomorrow's technological excellence.
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- Alena Buyx calls for nationwide AI review board in recent Tagesspiegel Background Interview
Alena Buyx calls for nationwide AI review board in recent Tagesspiegel Background Interview
"AI applications are only as good in medicine as the datasets they are trained on" says Chairwoman of the German Ethics Council and member of the Generative...
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- Generative AI Taskforce Member launches internal AI chatbot
Generative AI Taskforce Member launches internal AI chatbot
Ingo Weber leads launch of internal AI chatbot that works similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
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- Exploring the Societal Impact of Large Language Models
Exploring the Societal Impact of Large Language Models
Insights from the Responsible ChatGPT World Café
1 Aug 2023
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Empowering Women in Technology
Envisioning the Metaverses
- Can AI develop new viruses?
Can AI develop new viruses?
Taskforce member Daniel Rückert in "Titel, Thesen, Temperamente"
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- How will research and teaching change under the influence of artificial intelligence - and what comes next?
How will research and teaching change under the influence of artificial intelligence - and what comes next?
Enkelejda Kasneci on One Topic, One Loop
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- Artificial Intelligence: Separating Doomerism & Hype from Reality
Artificial Intelligence: Separating Doomerism & Hype from Reality
A discussion about the current state of AI and its potential outcomes
14 Jul 2023
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- Artificial Intelligence in Academia: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways to the Future
Artificial Intelligence in Academia: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways to the Future
Hearing of the Committee for Science and Art in the Bavarian State Parliament with Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Kasneci
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- Empowering Education Through Innovation
Empowering Education Through Innovation
Introducing the TUM Center for Educational Technologies and its Collaboration with the Generative AI Taskforce
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Where today's societal challenges meet tomorrow's technological excellence
Diversity in Perspectives.
We believe that the best ideas emerge from a dynamic exchange of perspectives. We are committed to facilitate constructive dialogue and deep collaboration among the members of our diverse network of stakeholders to generate innovative approaches, actionable recommendations, and working prototypes for policymakers, businesses, and society.
About the think tank

Laboratory of Ideas.
As a university-wide platform, we house a network of labs, each focused on a unique area of inquiry. Our approach combines academic rigor with a willingness to experiment and take risks. We are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom or explore unconventional ideas, committed to shaping the future of humanity and technology.
Explore our projectsPassion for Complexity.
We approach our work with a passion for complexity, recognizing that our world is made up of interconnected systems and relationships that are constantly evolving.
By embracing the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing and dynamic digital world, we are working to co-create a more responsible, and sustainable digital future for all.


Community of Practice.
Our team includes researchers, students, professionals, practitioners, citizens, and thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle complex issues at the intersection of science, technology, and society from multiple angles, creating a culture of intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and radical openness.
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