
Industrial AI Podcast
The Industrial AI Podcast reports weekly on the latest developments in AI and machine learning for the engineering, robotics, automotive, process and automation industries. The podcast features industrial users, scientists, vendors and startups in the field of Industrial AI and machine learning. The podcast is hosted by Peter Seeberg, Industrial AI consultant and Robert Weber, tech journalist.Their mission: Demystify Industrial AI and machine learning, inspire industrial users.
The hosts:
Peter Seeberg is an Industrial AI and machine learning expert for the manufacturing industry. He worked over 25 years in IT (Intel) and 10 years in Automation. He co-initiated the Industrial Data Intelligence Startup (Softing) where he was responsible for managing machine learning projects in industrial environments. Today he advises companies when it comes to Industrial AI and machine learning. Together with Robert Weber, journalist for industrial topics, he discusses AI and ML applications, standards, and education topics, make or buy decisions as well as regulation for AI in manufacturing.
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2025 • 40min
300 episodes Industrial AI
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Jun 25, 2025 • 35min
Richard Socher: LLMs might be the CPU
Richard Socher, a leading AI researcher and founder of u.com, dives into the transformative power of large language models in business. He discusses how these models are evolving into the CPUs of the future, driving efficiency in sectors like manufacturing. The conversation highlights the challenges of AI integration, regulatory hurdles, and the importance of domain-specific data in automating knowledge work. Socher also emphasizes the role of open-source in enhancing AI capabilities, painting an optimistic picture for the technology's future in enterprises.

Jun 18, 2025 • 32min
Process Industry: PlantGPT from India
In this engaging conversation, Praveen Kapse, Vice President at Tridiagonal Solutions, shares insights on revolutionizing the process industries with AI. They delve into how PlantGPT enhances manufacturing operations and maintenance efficiency. Kapse discusses the impact of autonomous solutions in tackling workforce shortages, and the shift from reactive to prescriptive analytics. He emphasizes the importance of modular integration in engineering solutions and the growing relevance of edge computing in AI applications. A thought-provoking dialogue on the future of industrial AI!

Jun 11, 2025 • 52min
MAN Dataset for Trucks
In this episode of the Industrial AI Podcast we talk about MAN TruckScenes: the world's first freely available sensor and driving data for autonomous trucks.
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Huggingface: https://huggingface.co/NX-AI/TiRex
Leaderboard: https://huggingface.co/spaces/Salesforce/GIFT-Eval
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Jun 4, 2025 • 40min
xLSTM-based time series model TiRex - why is it leading the leaderboards?
Sepp Hochreiter, a pioneer of LSTM and head of the Institute for Machine Learning at Johannes Kepler University, discusses TiRex, a revolutionary time series model surpassing industry giants like Amazon and Google. He explains the evolution of LSTM to XLSDM, emphasizing its strengths in forecasting. TiRex is designed for user-friendly industrial applications with impressive speed and accuracy. Hochreiter also compares TiRex with competitors and shares insights on job opportunities for those eager to join the innovative team in Linz.

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May 28, 2025 • 57min
How does an Airbus data scientist keep up to date?
Tom Zehle, a data scientist at Airbus and researcher at LMU Munich, discusses his strategies for staying up to date with AI research. He shares innovative tools like Perplexity AI that help him analyze academic papers efficiently. Zehle emphasizes the importance of online communities and collaborative environments in keeping pace with advancements. He also explores the challenges of integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications, highlighting knowledge management and the role of explainability in AI development.

May 21, 2025 • 34min
Time Series Data Quality
Peter Seeberg talks to Thomas Dhollander, Co-founder & CPO at Timeseer.AI about Trusted IIoT Data as the Key to Proactive Operations.
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May 14, 2025 • 52min
MathWorks Safe AI, the Pope and Reinforcement Learning
In this episode, we talk to Lucas from MathWorks about their Safe AI Approach and how it can be used to make money, think about the Pope, and introduce our new US correspondent.
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May 7, 2025 • 49min
Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes
Peter talks to Pieter van Schalkwyck, CEO at XMPRO about Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 42min
Do we need a "LexLeCun" or how to deal with US talents?
In this compelling discussion, Thomas Hurt, a researcher at Siki Research specializing in global AI talent trends, shares important insights on the shifting dynamics of AI talent between the U.S. and Europe. He debates whether Europe can realistically attract this talent back, examining salary disparities and ethical AI promotion. Hurt also critiques the rigid structures in European academia that hinder innovation and discusses how universities can better prepare for incoming talent. Join the conversation on the future of AI careers!