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AI and Language

Large language models are having a disruptive impact, including on science. Our researchers are investigating the consequences – from technology to linguistics and law. Theme archive:

Neue Studie

Who bears responsibility for AI-generated child pornography?

A study by the University of Passau shows that tech companies can also be prosecuted under German law if they tolerate abuse.
Questions and answers

Quiz show ‘5 against AI’ receives huge response on YouTube

A hundred thousand views, thousands of likes and hundreds of comments: the German quiz show in which a team of professors competes against AI is causing lively discussion on YouTube. Answers to some of the questions.
Mensch und Roboter beim Candle-Light-Dinner. KI-generiertes Bild mit Hilfe von DeepAI und ChatGPT
Public lecture series

Machines with a pinch of common sense?

Does AI understand human language? Linguists Professor Johann-Mattis List and Dr Christian Bentz conduct thought experiments and offer a bleak prognosis.
Public lecture series

What LLMs in programming can and cannot do

Do large language models indicate the end of traditional programming? A pro and con presented by Professor Gordon Fraser and his guest from the industry, Marko Ivankovic.
Public lecture series

Good at imitating, less so at arguing

Although Large Language Models have become rhetorically proficient, they are also reaching their limits. Professor Hautli-Janisz shares her insights into the latest research.
Lecture series 2025

Artificial intelligence – between hype and reality

How performant are large language models? In a public lecture series, researchers from the University of Passau are exploring this question with external guests.
bidt projects

Searching for the right level of trust in AI

In a bidt research focus, a team of researchers led by Professor Hannah Schmid-Petri is investigating AI-generated journalism, while another is working on trustworthy AI co-pilots.
PasDas 2025

Data is the oil for generative AI

At the Passau Data Science Summit (PasDas), researchers and representatives from leading companies discussed how data products can drive innovation.
BMFTR project DeepWrite

What AI can do in law and business studies

In the BMFTR project DeepWrite, a team is investigating how language models can be used to train writing and argumentation.

 
Duel with AI

Kai vs. AI: Will the law professor beat the chatbot?

Professor Kai von Lewinski takes on artificial intelligence and explains its answers with computer science professor Steffen Herbold.
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