A future-oriented program with profound depth
In dieser intensiven Woche kamen 20 AI Grid Mitglieder und 20 Studierende der Sorbonne Universität sowie 10 Professor:innen aus Deutschland und Frankreich zusammen, um zentrale Fragestellungen zur emotionalen KI zu erörtern. Unter dem Motto „How can emotionally intelligent AI transform society?” wurden Themen wie Emotionserkennung in KI, Affective Computing und Human-AI Interaction verrtieft.
However, the event was more than just an academic gathering—it became a space for lively exchange about the future of artificial intelligence and its social implications. In an atmosphere of curiosity and thirst for knowledge, participants worked together on innovative approaches, with a particular focus on the ethical implications of emotional AI: How is this technology changing our social interactions, our trust, and our understanding of intelligence? Each lecture and workshop offered the opportunity to gain new perspectives and develop creative ideas.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
As part of the program, participants also had the opportunity to visit renowned research institutions in Paris and gain practical insights into the interdisciplinary world of artificial intelligence. The visit to ISIR (Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique) was particularly exciting. There, the group immersed themselves in the world of robotics and intelligent systems and deepened their knowledge of the physical implementation of AI.
Further stops took them to the ICM (Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière), where the focus was on the fascinating connection between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Here, participants gained insights into current research approaches that link neural processes and machine learning.
Another particular highlight was the visit to IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique), which shed light on the connection between AI and music. These excursions perfectly complemented the theoretical discussions at the Spring School and gave participants the opportunity to learn directly from leading experts and experience the diverse interdisciplinary perspectives of AI research first-hand.
A German-French exchange with concrete added value
A central element of the AI Grid Spring School 2025 was the cross-border exchange between Germany and France. In a creative World Café format, participants discussed topics such as ethics, cultural differences, and the rise of emotional AI. These discussions went beyond purely academic questions and highlighted the real challenges and opportunities associated with the development of emotional AI. The result of this intensive collaboration is a set of concrete recommendations that will be published in a freely accessible white paper.
A format such as the Spring School 2025 promotes Franco-German exchange in AI research in a unique way. For many participants, the Spring School was not just a one-off event, but the foundation for joint research ideas in the field of artificial intelligence.
