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 13, 2021 • 35min
Andrea Kollmorgen - Keep Moving - it's all about adaptability
Today's genius mind is Andrea Kollmorgen, the Vice President - Head of Connected (e)Mobility. Tune in to this episode to learn about the role of ecosystems and AI for connected e-mobility, find out what duct tape has to do with challenging times, and why you should write a letter to the president.
May 6, 2021 • 33min
Guangya Su - Unconscious Bias
Today's genius mind is Guangya Su, who engages in Global Organizational Growth at Siemens Energy. Tune in to this episode to learn about the Unconscious Bias Initiative, whether AI can help reduce bias, why a Twitter Chatbot was shut down in less than 24h after its release and what beer has to do with bias. Cheers.
Apr 28, 2021 • 33min
Matthieu Worm - Computers on Wheels
Today's genius mind is Matthieu Worm, the Director for autonomous vehicles - simulation and test solutions at Siemens' Digital Industries. Tune in to this episode to learn about autonomous vehicles and how they can contribute to more livable and sustainable cities, how simulation helps to make autonomous driving safer, and hear some really inspiring life advice.
Apr 21, 2021 • 34min
Michael Taylor - Turning data into actionable insights
Today's genius mind is Michael Taylor. He is the AI Chief Data Scientist at Siemens Mobility's Rail Analytics Center in Singapore. In this episode, you'll learn why a data scientist's mindset is so critical, what really makes a good data strategy, and how to use AI to reduce train downtime
Apr 15, 2021 • 31min
Johannes Vorsamer - AI and Process Automation
Today’s genius mind is Johannes Vorsamer, Head of R&D Automation for Cement and Mining and Project Lead SIMATIC eaSie. Tune in to this episode to find out why personal commitment is one of the key drivers for intrapreneurial success and which three valuable lessons Johannes has learnt so far. Discover potential AI use cases in the field of process automation, ways to tackle challenges regarding scarce resources and environmental changes and benefits from implementing AI solutions at an early stage in product development and prototyping.
Apr 1, 2021 • 31min
Peter Dodell - Desire to Innovate
Today’s genius mind is Peter Dodell, Head of Tools & Processes for Global Compensation & Benefits at Siemens Energy. Tune in to this episode to find out more about the importance of the understanding of a technology as a value add to a solution rather than its technical implementation. Understand what it means to push AI in the field of HR and why for him, Siemens is one of the few companies striving for social impact.
Mar 18, 2021 • 33min
Markus Zechel - Human Subjectivity and Algorithmic Objectivity
Today’s genius mind is Markus Zechel, Head of Program Management of the disruptive Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Programs "Digital SCM Companion" and "Data Axxelerator". Tune in to this episode to learn more about the high potential of AI in supply chain and how one can build on the "strengths of both worlds", the algorithmic objectivity and human subjectivity, in the decision making process of organizations. Understand why he is convinced that we chose the title of our podcast HUMAN & AI wisely and what in his opinion is the key ingredient for successful innovation processes.
Mar 4, 2021 • 31min
Roland Edel - Just Do It!
Today’s genius mind is Roland Edel, Chief Technology Officer at Siemens Mobility. Tune in to this episode to get insights into what the eHighway is all about and why electrified systems are the key to achieve a sustainable society. Find out what's behind Roland's favorite quote "Just do it" and why he personally sees Siemens as the employer that gave him the freedom to realize a multitude of innovative ideas in his career.For more about Human & AI and the Siemens AI Lab check out our website:https://siemens.com/ai-lab
Feb 18, 2021 • 33min
Xudong Sun - Science is all about to know, not about to win
Today's genius mind is Xudong Sun, the first talent to pioneer the newly established Siemens AI Lab Residency Program. Xudong's research contributes to the human and AI aspect, as he has spent the last 9 months investigating the relevance of trustworthiness in the field of industrial AI. Tune in to this episode to learn why you shouldn't feel sorry or frustrated as a researcher, what makes the AI Residency Programme such an exciting journey, and why trustworthy AI is so crucial - and don't miss laughing along with us at a very geeky joke.For more about Human & AI and the Siemens AI Lab check out our website:https://siemens.com/ai-lab
Feb 4, 2021 • 33min
Tobias Heimann - Inspiring Trust
Today’s genius mind is Tobias Heimann, the Head of Artificial Intelligence Germany at Siemens Healthineers. Tobias has been working on automatic medical image understanding problems since the early 2000s. Tune in to learn more about what the future of healthcare will look like, what precision medicine is all about, and what Siemens Healthineers is doing about Covid19.For more about Human & AI and the Siemens AI Lab check out our website:https://siemens.com/ai-lab
