Digital Complexity: De-Anthropological Trends in Computing, AI, and Robotics – Gabriele Gramelsberger (Aachen)

Abstract:

Current developments in the fields of simulation and artificial intelligence (AI) have shown that the complexity of digital tools has exceeded the level of human understanding. We can no longer comprehend, understand or explain the results that AI delivers. Even AI deceptions and hallucinations are now almost impossible to detect. This raises the question of the relationship between humans and their technology anew. Are technologies as instruments useful extensions of human capabilities, as it was understood in the classical philosophy of technology, or are we now extensions of our technologies? Will AI dominate and manipulate us in the near future?

This event is part of our winter term 2025/26 Lecture Series Digital Complexity: Beyond Human Understanding.

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