Johannes Schneider, Associate Professor of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, had the opportunity to give several talks on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) this month. His audiences were entirely different from one another, underscoring that AI is a subject of interest to everyone.

On June 4, Johannes Schneider delivered a lecture titled “AI: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” during the lunchtime meeting of the Rotary Club Liechtenstein. He provided a fascinating insight into the world of artificial intelligence, presenting its development from the past to the present, highlighting the progress it has made as well as the limitations it still faces. He also took a glimpse into the future, using examples to discuss the potential impact of AI on areas such as business, education, and society.

On June 11, a specific application of AI—its use in companies—was the focus of his lecture. During a workshop hosted by SAP, Johannes Schneider spoke to a professional audience on “Governance of Generative AI for Companies.” Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), particularly large language models like ChatGPT, have rapidly found their way into companies, often without proper governance. This leads to risks and missed opportunities. Together with colleagues, Johannes Schneider proposed a governance framework for GenAI that defines the scope, objectives, and mechanisms for leveraging business opportunities while mitigating the risks associated with GenAI integration.

On June 25, Johannes Schneider was a speaker at the Campus Talk hosted by the University of Liechtenstein on the topic “AI – Benefit or Harm.” Artificial intelligence, which remained stagnant for a long time, is now undergoing rapid advancement. This development raises important questions: Why now? How does AI actually work? What does AI mean for us, and what risks and opportunities does it present? In his talk, Schneider addressed these questions using illustrative examples to foster understanding of AI and to inspire deeper reflection.