HUMAN & AI
Siemens
Welcome to Human and AI: Mind, Machines, and the Gradient Descent, your essential guide to the most transformative technology of our time. Join hosts Ulli Waltinger and Arberie Hakaj at the Siemens AI Lab, as they pull back the curtain on the world of AI and machine learning.Each episode, we go beyond the headlines to bring you geeky deep dives into the algorithms shaping our world, candid discussions on corporate dynamics and AI strategy, and a thoughtful exploration of the ever-evolving role of humans. From the nitty-gritty of neural networks to the big-picture questions of our shared future, we unpack the complex, celebrate the innovative, and investigate how people and machines will learn and grow together.If you're curious about the intersection of human ingenuity and (industrial) artificial intelligence, this might be just the right podcast for you!Follow Siemens AI Lab to join the conversation and explore the future, one algorithm at a time.
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May 19, 2022 • 53min
Natascha Eckert – AI Research and Innovation at Siemens
Today’s genius mind is Natascha Eckert, Head of Siemens Research & Innovation Ecosystem at Siemens Technology. To master digital transformation, it is vital to work in ecosystems. More than 30% of PhD students at Siemens work on AI topics. Tune in to this episode to find out what a Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem is and how Siemens connects state-of-the-art academia to real-world cases in business and industry.
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May 5, 2022 • 49min
Annemarie Große Frie – Leveraging AI for sustainable electronics manufacturing
In this engaging discussion, Annemarie Große Frie, Head of Research and Pre-Development at Siemens Technology, dives into the fusion of AI and sustainable manufacturing. She highlights how AI can simplify processes and drive decarbonization efforts. The conversation explores the crucial intersection of technology and market demands, plus the concept of 'decarbonization as a service.' Annemarie emphasizes fostering a culture of innovation and curiosity within organizations, aiming to transform challenges into opportunities while addressing societal needs.
Feb 22, 2022 • 27min
Caroline Cassignol – When AI meets Materials Science
Today’s genius mind is Caroline Cassignol from Additive Manufacturing & Materials at Siemens Technology. AI represents a digital backbone to the material domain. By monitoring machine signals, AI technologies can improve processes and reduce waste. Moreover, AI is a lever to mitigate the carbon footprint of our products. Tune in to this episode of Human&AI to hear how the scenarios of AI in materials science unfold.
Feb 7, 2022 • 45min
André Hartung – How AI creates value for healthcare professionals and patients
Today’s genius mind is André Hartung, President of Diagnostic Imaging at Siemens Healthineers. Integrating AI-driven solutions into the workflow of radiologists can be a win-win situation for patients and physicians. What does the application of AI Companions look like? How can the advantages of digital twins be leveraged – while keeping humans in the driver’s seat? Tune in to this episode of Human&AI to find out!
Dec 16, 2021 • 43min
Karen Florschütz – Working in ecosystems to make industrial AI systems scale
Today’s genius mind is Karen Florschütz, CEO of Customer Services at Siemens. As a leader, Karen believes in the power of co-creation and co-exploration. Working in ecosystems, Karen notes, can be a big lever to make the digital enterprise work. Especially AI holds great potential to further increase productivity of factories while reducing costs. How can we overcome obstacles that hold AI solutions back from scaling? What are the steps to understand what customers really want? Tune in to this episode of Human&AI to find out!
Nov 29, 2021 • 44min
Peter Körte – Technology with Purpose: innovating with the customer in mind
Today’s genius mind is Peter Körte, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Siemens. Combining technology and strategy, Peter is looking at future technologies. As such, he walks the talk of Technology with Purpose at Siemens. What is crucial, Peter emphasizes, is putting technology into productive use – and having customers’ needs in mind from scratch. For instance, industrial AI can be a great lever for decarbonization. What are Peter’s favorite use cases of industrial AI at Siemens? How can Siemens as a large corporate keep up with highly dynamic tech hyperscalers? And what does it mean to have an “opportunity-first” mindset? Tune in to this episode of Human&AI to find out!
Nov 16, 2021 • 40min
Roger Meier - Driving Open Source and Software-Centrism in Large Corporations
Today’s genius mind is Roger Meier, Principle Key Expert for Digital Transformation at Siemens. As a software enthusiast, he frames digital transformation as a support for humans. Collaboration and transparency are key drivers of success in software engineering – which is why Roger founded the Siemens-internal social coding platform code.siemens.com. What does it mean to shape a software-centric culture in large organizations? How can open source help advance industrial AI? And how does this all relate to “HI” – Human Intelligence? Get answers to these questions in this episode of Human & AI!
Oct 21, 2021 • 43min
Mathias Oppelt – Simulations, Sustainability, and Machine Learning
Today’s genius mind is Dr. Mathias Oppelt, head of the Simulation Center at Siemens. Virtual simulation tools can be great assistants to optimize real-world operations. As such, modeling and simulations are key levers for sustainability. But how might machine learning enhance simulations? And what role does trust play? Get answers to these questions in this episode of Human & AI! For more information, have a look at Mathias’ video on Simulation & Modelling for higher sustainability across the lifecycle with SIMIT.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!
Sep 30, 2021 • 45min
Afzal Shabaz Mohammed - Data-driven Smart Cities & Dubai Expo2020
Today’s genius mind is Afzal Shabaz Mohammed, Head of MindSphere & Lead of the Expo2020 Dubai Project at Siemens. Cities are becoming increasingly “smart”. But how can we make those smart cities more human-centric and how can data help? What makes the Dubai ecosystem so special, as an example? Get answers to these questions and insights into the crazy dimensions of the Expo2020 Dubai in this episode of Human & AI!Curious about AI? Visit our AI Lab Website!
Sep 16, 2021 • 55min
Christian Kabusch - The Upheaval towards "New Work"
Today’s genius mind is Christian Kabusch, Global Human Resources Business Partner at Siemens Industry. The way we work is changing, probably faster than ever. A key part of HR is keeping up with this transformation. But how do you face this upheaval towards “new work” in technology-driven organizations? How do you build and maintain adaptability and agility? Get answers to these questions in this episode of Human & AI!Visit our AI Lab Website!
