#Talk In an era of rampant mis- and disinformation, reliable fact-checking has become essential to protect public discourse and democratic institutions. Following a reflection on contemporary forms of fake news, this talk explores the current state of AI-based multimodal fact-checking, highlighting recent advances and persistent challenges. Get to know DEFAME, our state-of-the-art fact-checking system that […]
Optimization and control are fundamental to many problems in biomedicine. For instance, in medical interventions, the objective is often to eliminate pathogens efficiently while minimizing adverse side effects. Precision medicine takes this a step further, aiming to tailor treatments to the unique characteristics of individual patients. A central aim of the workshop is integrating mechanistic […]
Join us on 3 September at TechQuartier Frankfurt for the second edition of EDITH Innovation Day. We’re back with a full day of learning, exchange, and hands-on digital tools for SMEs and the public sector. Discover how AI, Cyber Security, High Performance Computing and Advanced Digital Tools can empower your organization — with real examples, […]
In August 2024, the European AI Regulation was adopted. Its provisions are now gradually coming into effect. The AI Regulation imposes obligations on companies, but it also presents an opportunity to shape Artificial Intelligence in a responsible and future-oriented manner. How well is your company prepared for the next steps of the AI Regulation? Would […]
Darmstadt is a city of science and research, where numerous public research institutions meet companies with significant research departments. The first Science & Technology Day aims to bring together leading players in science and technology based in Darmstadt. Exchange of key players This informal gathering is designed to foster exchange on existing research areas and […]
The Frankfurt Competence Center for German and Global Regulation (FCCR) and Universität Göttingen are hosting this conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and market regulation. Day one is dedicated to the technical development and regulatory reaction. Day two is about two specific challenges of protecting competition. One is the potential conflict between competition and industrial-policy interests, […]
The event “AI Landscapes – RISING Startups in Hesse” is held under the patronage of Hesse’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus. Hosted by hessian.AI – AI Startup Rising, in collaboration with our partner appliedAI Institute for Europe, the event will showcase the latest insights into the dynamic AI startup ecosystems of Germany […]
The digital revolution is transforming our way of life as fundamentally as the industrial revolution once did. In a very short time, AI has evolved from a niche technology in computer science to the central key technology of digitalization. Cybersecurity, in turn, is one of the essential prerequisites for responsible digitalization. Both technologies - AI […]
The next foundersXchange will take place on October 1 at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences!This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with founders from the Rhine-Main region, share experiences, learn from each other – and maybe even find future co-founders. What challenges arise when founding a start-up, and how have others overcome them? What […]
The EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to ensure that their employees and contracted third parties have a sufficient level of AI Literacy (Art. 4 AI Act). In doing so, EU legislators are not only formulating a regulatory requirement, but also a socio-political mandate to promote AI literacy. The hessian.AI.literacy project […]
On October 14, 2025 the Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt will host the event “The Price of AI: Data Centers, Clickworkers, and Global Digital Exploitation”, which will also be available via livestream. Experts from academia, business, and civil society will discuss who benefits from digital progress – and who pays the price. The focus will be on […]
On October 30, 2025, the Darmstadtium will become the meeting point for start-up enthusiasts, investors, and innovation lovers. At INNODAY25 – Start-up & Innovation Day, entrepreneurial spirit meets scientific excellence. Together with the innovation and start-up center HIGHEST, TU Darmstadt will bring together more than 100 start-ups, deep-tech teams, and stakeholders from science, business, and […]
