Are We There Yet?

Ever wondered how universities are equipping future leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape? In this episode, Sonja & Jamie interview computer scientist and Professor Dr. Joachim Hornegger, President of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen-Nürnberg, to explore how universities balance independence in research and education while addressing the needs of society and industry as norms change with warp-speed. From state regulations, ethics, and business model disruption to green energy futures, machine consciousness, and the singularity—the conversation winds through the advantages and challenges of collaboration toward building the future we want to see.