Switzerland has a hidden superpower: its retirees. Many people in retirement are looking for new purpose, new challenges – and new ways to give back. Retirees bring valuable expertise from their careers in education, health, business, IT, management and more. They understand people. They know how to communicate. And they often have the time and… Weiterlesen »Mobilizing Retirees: The Missing Piece in Boosting Digital Safety
This event marks the launch of the SDG Research Scout. The SDG Research Scout is an interactive platform that connects over 100,000 publications from the University of Zurich (UZH) to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The platform leverages state-of-the-art natural language processing, explainable AI, and interactive visual data analytics. Participants can expect: Overview… Weiterlesen »SDG Research Scout Ceremony Event
The digital revolution has reshaped how nations govern, compete, and interact with each other. It has also changed States’ abilities to exercise power – both regulatory and direct – without regard to distance and borders. What does this mean for users, businesses, Swiss and Europeans? This lecture by Przemysław Roguski explores the urgent global debate on… Weiterlesen »Digital Sovereignty in a Fragmented World: Power, Control, and the Future of Global Order
AI follows stereotypes related to scientific research, oftentimes expected to serve a useful purpose. Its paradigm-shifting potential is evident in direct applications such as automating processes, creating intelligent assistants, optimizing processes, and solving previously intractable tasks with the power of vast datasets and deeper networks. While these technical advancements are transforming various domains – from… Weiterlesen »The False Promise of ChatGPT
Viele Unternehmen entwickeln und implementieren derzeit Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) Modelle und Tools für verschiedene Geschäftsanwendungen. Neben den technischen (wie geht das?) und wirtschaftlichen (lohnt sich das?) Herausforderungen kämpfen die Unternehmen auch mit ethischen und rechtlichen Fragen im Zusammenhang mit dem praktischen Einsatz von KI. In dieser Veranstaltung werden Fachleute aus verschiedenen Unternehmen praktische KI-Anwendungsfälle vorstellen… Weiterlesen »«Responsible AI» in der Praxis
The conference theme, "Building Communities, Bridging Ideas," aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to explore the future of constructionist learning in today’s evolving educational landscape. Constructionism 2025 will provide a vibrant platform for exchanging innovative practices and discussing theoretical advancements. The program will feature inspiring keynote talks by Leah Buechley and Engin Bumbacher, interactive workshops, and various paper/poster presentations… Weiterlesen »Constructionsim Conference
Das frei zugängliche Tool vermittelt Jugendlichen (12 bis 16 Jahre) auf interaktive Weise Kompetenzen im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und digitale Medien. Beim Launch-Event wird der aktuelle Forschungsstand zur Förderung von KI-Kompetenzen präsentiert und das Tool insbesondere auch für den Einsatz im Unterricht demonstriert. Ziel ist es, dass junge Menschen lernen kritisch und reflektiert im… Weiterlesen »Interaktives Tool zur Förderung von KI-Kompetenzen für Jugendliche
In collaboration with the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, and supported by The BRIDGE Lab, this event explores how Generative AI challenges traditional notions of intellectual property, authorship, and ownership. As AI systems increasingly build on vast public and private datasets, often without consent or compensation, we face a need to rethink how knowledge… Weiterlesen »Apéro Philo: AI, Post-Intellectual Property, and Co-Inherited Wealth
What are the carbon footprints of digital technologies such as AI and data-driven services? How can AI systems be effectively used to monitor deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and responsible use of resources? Will IoT sensors and open environmental data platforms enable participative climate action and ecosystem protection? And how can digital technologies help accelerate climate… Weiterlesen »Apéro Digital: Friends or Foes? Digitalization & Sustainability towards COP30
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been perceived as marking a turning point in technological advancement, has triggered global ethical debates, and reinvigorated questions about the nature and purpose of humanity. AI is seen as having the potential to not only reshape economies and societies but also transform our fundamental understanding of intelligence, consciousness,… Weiterlesen »AI Hopes, Fears, and Realities: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Every year, the Plenary Assembly offers a space for dialogue, exchange and future collaborations across the DIZH partner universities. This year, we invite you to explore the synergies between digitality and sustainability. Program Our plenary discussion will examine how sustainability intersects with digital innovation through the lens of current DIZH projects. Researchers from different DIZH… Weiterlesen »Plenary Assembly DIZH
Am 3. Juli 2025 findet am ZHdK Toni Campus der dritte Zürcher KMU Innovationstag 2025 statt. Erleben Sie an diesem Tag gemeinsam mit anderen KMU aus verschiedenen Branchen, wie Sie Ihr KMU mit gezielten Massnahmen nachhaltiger, innovativer und wettbewerbsfähiger führen können. Im Zentrum stehen folgende Themen: Arbeitgeberattraktivität – Wie können Sie besonders in wirtschaftlich unsicheren… Weiterlesen »Zürcher KMU Innovationstag 2025