Public Lecture Series "Taming the Machines"Public Lecture: The Human in AI: Ethical Perspectives on Chatbots and Deepfakes

8 July 2025

In discussions about the regulation of AI, as well as in science and society, there is often talk of “human-centred” AI. Nevertheless, many people fear AI that is too human-like, with abilities and emotions similar to our own. In her talk on 8 July 2025, Prof. Dr. Jessica Heesen (University of Tübingen) will explore the various concepts of the human in relation to AI. She will present applications of AI designed to appear human and address issues such as emotional manipulation, expectations of understanding, and data protection. Are human lookalikes a wolf in sheep's clothing?

About the lecture

When: 08.07.2025, 18:15 - 19:45 CEST/Berlin time

Where:

• If you'll join us on-site, you will find us here: Flü­gelbau West, 2. OG, Raum W 221, Ed­mund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Ham­burg
• For joining us virtual at the Zoom Webinar: The access data for the webinar will be sent to you by e-mail after registration on our research group’s website and are valid for all lectures of the series.

Registration and complete program of „Taming the Machines“ lecture series:
https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/inst/ab/eit/taming-the-machines/summer25.html