The rapid development of artificial intelligence raises a fundamental question: are we witnessing the emergence of the ultimate tool or the devaluation of human uniqueness? As AI increasingly enters studios and offices, the boundaries between human inspiration and machine replaceability are becoming blurred. In this panel discussion, we explore the tension between technological empowerment and the fear of being [...]
The current issue of campus | inform features LibraryAI, a joint research project of our group, the State and University Library Göttingen (SUB), and the GWDG. We aim to develop an AI-powered virtual librarian that supports researchers across disciplines by providing conversational access to scholarly resources. Read more about the project and its goals (in German).
The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo is Japan’s premier computer‑science research institute across different research areas. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Göttingen, master’s students and PhD candidates can conduct paid research internships or master’s thesis projects in Tokyo. The GippLab cooperates with NII to offer research stays lasting two to six months, funded [...]
We're excited to share that our work on multilingual resources has won two major awards at ACL 2025: Best Resource Paper and Best SemEval Task! This project was the most popular task ever hosted on Codabench, with over 700 participants, 3,600 submissions, and nearly 100 system papers. The task spanned 30+ languages across seven language families, spotlighting emotion classification, intensity [...]
How can we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fundamentally simplify researchers' access to scientific information? Our research group, the Lower Saxony State and University Library Göttingen (SUB), and the Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG) aim to develop a virtual assistant based on large language models that will make library research easier. The collaborative project LibraryAI is supported by [...]
On Oct. 23 2024, Bela Gipp will take part in the “Bursfelde Talks” series at the Bursfelde Monastery. The panelists will discuss the theological and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Will AI replace us? Will AI fundamentally improve and make our lives easier? What are the limits of its use, and can there even be any? These and other questions [...]
Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion on the modern evolution and future perspectives of libraries. Date and Time: July 17, 2024, starting at 17:00 Location: Paulinerkirche, Göttingen Welcoming Address: Prof. Dr. Metin Tolan, President of the University of Göttingen Panelists: Dr. Anne Lipp, University Library Leipzig Rüdiger Eichel, Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture Prof. Dr. [...]
Our group showcased its research on automated fawn rescue using self-designed, built, and programmed FPV quadcopters at the IdeenExpo fair in Hanover from June 8 to 16. The State Secretary in the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture, Prof. Dr. Joachim Schachtner, was among the many interested visitors we welcomed at the University of Göttingen booth. Those who could [...]
The State and University Library Göttingen (SUB) will receive new leadership. Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaufmann and Prof. Dr. Bela Gipp will take over as the Director and Scientific Director, respectively. The Head of Library Operations, Kathrin Brannemann, and a soon-to-be-appointed deputy will continue to oversee the library-related and administrative tasks at SUB. For details, please check this link. Bela Gipp [...]
At the invitation of the DFG, Bela Gipp will participate in the Alliance focus area ‘Digitality in Science’ from 2024 onwards. The objectives are described here: Digital tools and their development, including artificial intelligence and machine learning Digital science depends on software and digital services, ranging from generic products such as office suites to highly specialized applications like the analysis [...]
