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AI Core Team
The team at a meeting on AI guidelines, AI registry, and strategy

Artificial Intelligence at the University of Mannheim

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming research, teaching, learning, and administration—also at the University of Mannheim. The following page provides an overview of the use of AI applications, such as generative AI like ChatGPT. It demonstrates how AI shapes everyday university life, explains the associated opportunities and risks, and illustrates how our AI guideline provides guidance. The goal is to engage all university members, build knowledge, and reduce uncertainty to promote responsible and sustainable use of AI.

University staff members can find further information, including the central AI registry and the form to apply for introduction of an AI system, on the intranet.

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AI Core Team

Who is promoting the topic of AI at our university? The AI core team pools expertise, coordinates activities, develops the university’s AI strategy and serves as a point of contact for AI-related topics.

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Handouts

What are the general recommendations for action? The fact sheets provided present concise information on conscious use of AI at the university.

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FAQs on AI

How may AI be used at the university? What does “high-risk AI” mean—and where can I find the central AI registry? The FAQs on the AI guideline provide an overview of key terms and processes.

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bwKI-Transfer

How can AI contribute to digitalization, modernization, and less bureaucracy in universities’ administrations? This question is the focus of this state-wide project.