Thomas Nowicki’s Post

More than 60% of Germans are skeptical about AI improving their lives, yet 77% believe it will empower the already powerful. These findings, from a study by Progressives Zentrum, highlight a complex relationship with AI. Interestingly, over a third of respondents think AI will boost the competitiveness of German companies. However, our discussions with partners and customers reveal a growing disillusionment with AI, especially in cyber-physical systems. Some even predict an impending "AI winter," where the overhyped technology fails to deliver. Yes, AI is often overhyped, but also underestimated. In my (subjective) experience, many companies mistakenly think they can simply download a deep learning model, write some Python code, and achieve magical results. While they might get an 80% solution, it rarely scales to the necessary quality. This isn't AI's fault; it's a misunderstanding of its complexity and the expertise required to use it effectively. And AI should not be seen as a solo star but as part of a larger system. The system, not AI alone, must provide the full value at the necessary level of quality. Despite these valid concerns, I firmly believe the biggest risk with AI is not using it. However, AI alone has no intrinsic value. We create value through services, products, and systems, with AI being just one component of such cognitive systems. While it might be unlikely for most German companies to develop leading AI products, it's almost certain that most future software-intensive systems will incorporate AI. Think of AI not as the soloist but as the English horn in Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9—integral yet part of a larger orchestra. Forming an orchestra requires engineering, even though it is often seen as outdated. But when we focus on engineering cognitive systems, we unlock AI's full potential. By integrating AI into innovative systems with the necessary quality, we can truly revolutionize our industries. We must shift our focus away from the dazzling allure of AI as a standalone star and concentrate on our core strength: the engineering of highly innovative systems and services. Now, with AI being a key ingredient. Here’s the link to the study (in German): https://lnkd.in/d57Aw-Ev Thanks to Alexander de Jong for pointing me to this study.

Dear friends of ADAS and related technologies - I always love, if "public" podcasts or radio stations/TV stations report about recent technology - so about AI... My collegue Jan Amrhein contributed to the German Podcas "Das Ohr am Netz" des Eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. https://lnkd.in/eD9C4Hyr. Simply listen at Minute 52 and you can get some insight into our Multi Purpose Camere of 3rd Generation while using AI technologies to serve volume market vehicles with a very good value to technology & safety contribution. I really hope you like it besides the very powerful AI stories you might hear at other channels too. #ki #inventedforlife #ai #WorkLikeaBosch

A question that has become more and more important: How can companies combine the transformative power of #AI with human knowledge and skills to create value for their business? 🚀    At #McKinsey, we firmly believe: It’s #NeverJustTech, but about creating impact that goes beyond. I am convinced, that AI - used in the right way - can help us and our clients realize our full potential. Strategic foresight, accountability, and nurturing the right talent pool are pivotal facets of this endeavor. In a recent article featured in HANDELSZEITUNG, my colleague Andreas Ess elaborates on Lilli, our proprietary AI platform. With such a knowledge companion, we were among the first movers in our industry.   For more insights, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eSzf63HQ It's never just tech:  ➡️https://lnkd.in/e9h3Fb42 

"If I do get replaced, I've done a very good job." Aidan Gomez was a co-author of the foundational "Attention is all you need" paper in 2017 that unleashed some of the rapid development of #AI in recent years. In this (english, after the intro) interview with the german Handelsblatt he shares his perspective on what brought this success about and how #AI models can push the economy in the future. After the foundational work by Aidan Gomez and others, it might be expected that future progress is not only determined by proportional (or logarithmic) technology growth, but also by other factors such as data security and privacy requirements as well as simple cultural adoption. Leaving humans out of the loop can work during a quick PoC but not during large scale adoption, which is why Aidan Gomez emphasizes the importance of public #trust in this new #technology, which some providers have so far willfully neglected by carelessly disposing of private and sensitive #data and feeding it into training sets without consent. The attitude of private and commercial customers couldn't be more critical. "If people don't trust that their data and their models belong to them, then they won't adopt the technology and they won't put it into production." https://lnkd.in/eW7UzqeE

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"It will soon be impossible [or criminal] to make decisions without AI." (Dr. Miriam Meckel) 🎙️ New #AI podcast alert! In the latest episode of Handelsblatt Disrupt, Sebastian Matthes (Editor-in-Chief) engages in a captivating conversation with researchers Dr. Miriam Meckel and Dr. Léa Steinacker, founders of the educational platform Ada Education, as they delve into their new book "Alles überall auf einmal" and explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our lives. 📚🤖 #AI #Technology #HandelsblattDisrupt Discover fascinating insights into the realm of AI, where Meckel and Steinacker shed light on the historical roots and multifaceted implications of this transformative technology. They emphasize that AI's influence extends far beyond recent applications, challenging common misconceptions and revealing its potential across various domains of society. 🌱 In this thought-provoking episode, Matthes poses an intriguing question about life in a decade, envisioning AI-driven assistants managing health diagnoses, travel arrangements, and even facilitating communication between humans and animals through language translation! 🐾🗣️ #FutureTech #TechTrends However, amidst the promises of progress, Meckel warns of significant disruptions caused by AI, highlighting potential security risks and the escalating challenge of navigating the overwhelming influx of information in our digital age. Steinacker echoes concerns about the "communicative information landscape," expressing worries about distinguishing truth from falsehood amid the information deluge. 🚨💻 #TechEthics #InformationSecurity The conversation delves deeper into the implications of brain-computer interfaces, with Steinacker discussing the unsettling potential for AI to decipher thoughts before they're articulated—a development with profound implications for personal privacy and autonomy. 🧠🤯 #Privacy #BrainTech Moreover, the podcast addresses compelling topics such as the potential legal ramifications for healthcare professionals who opt against utilizing AI, the vulnerability of democratic systems to manipulated media (Deep Fakes), and the innovative tools Meckel and Steinacker themselves rely on to navigate the complexities of modern life. 🏥🤳 #DigitalTransformation #DeepFakes Tune in now to gain invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of AI and its intricate interactions with society! 🎧✨ #FutureTech #Handelsblatt #Podcast Stay curious! 😉 https://lnkd.in/dpyz4hp7

Excited to share that I'll be speaking at the "Hi, AI - Der KI-Kongress für Alle" hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. As we stand on the brink of a new era shaped by AI, the question isn't just how we navigate it, but how we lead the charge with education at its core as using #AI will empower student much more than ever before. Which is why we are leading this transformation with our #Syntea AI learning companion that has been shown to shorten learning by an astonishing 27% (https://lnkd.in/dqbPR8p5). This new age of AI is the fastest transformation for humankind with immense opportunities, challenges, and innovations! #AI #EducationInnovation #FutureReady https://lnkd.in/d3G4eTSN

Early comments about the end of the AI hype don't mean the end of the AI era. A bit more realism about its application and implementation can't hurt. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evcdhKv6 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIHype

In just 10 minutes: https://lnkd.in/dGBE4bj3 from CompuSafe Data Systems AG Register: https://lnkd.in/dGBE4bj3 #genaiwednesday #genai #ai #compusafe