Thoughts About Machine Learning

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B9, Lecture Hall 1, R-2322

A weekly seminar series exploring advanced AI concepts that go beyond the scope of standard deep learning courses.

Overview

Thoughts About Machine Learning is a weekly in-person seminar series led by Jürgen Schmidhuber, Co Chair of the KAUST Center of Excellence for Generative AI. Going beyond the scope of standard deep learning curricula, this series draws on decades of foundational research to offer a deeper exploration of Artificial Intelligence. The series will kick off on Monday, January 26, 2025, and will run weekly in the spring semester. Participants will explore ideas that challenge conventional machine learning approaches and examine the emerging perspectives shaping the field's future. 

Who should attend 

The seminar is open to all members of the KAUST community. Basic knowledge of machine learning is recommended for participants to maximize the learning experience.

Schedule and Location

Date: Mondays during the Spring semester, starting Jan. 26, 2025

Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Location: Building 9, Lecture Hall 1 (R-2322)

Presenters

Brief Biography

Jürgen Schmidhuber is the co-chair of the Center of Excellence for Generative AI (GenAI) at KAUST and a professor in the Computer Science Program within the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division. Before joining KAUST, he served as the Director of the Swiss AI Lab, IDSIA, and was a professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Lugano (USI) from 2009 to 2021.

Dr. Schmidhuber earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, in 1991. He is a co-founder and chief scientist of NNAISENSE and has authored over 350 peer-reviewed papers. He is a recognized keynote speaker and adviser on AI strategies to various governments.

His pioneering work in deep learning neural networks has significantly impacted AI, with applications in speech recognition, machine translation, and personal assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. His research group was the first to achieve superhuman performance in official computer vision contests and won a medical imaging contest in 2012.

At KAUST, Professor Schmidhuber collaborates on AI research projects, contributes to developing AI-related educational programs, and engages with public and private sector organizations in Saudi Arabia and globally.