In a world in which AI-based chatbots such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly present, the question arises: How do these technologies influence our daily lives and our understanding of what it means to be human? The event: "Human, AI! Are chatbots & co. changing our humanity?" on 11 October at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin will discuss how AI is changing research, therapies and our society - and what opportunities and challenges this entails.
Visitors can expect a varied programme with a keynote speech and a panel discussion with psychologists, doctors and experts. There will also be hands-on activities, an exhibition and a film screening. The event is also aimed at families with children. Admission is free.
Programme highlights
1 to 2 p.m.: Keynote speech and panel discussion on "AI and psychotherapy" with experts from the fields of medicine, psychology and AI
Moderation: Prof Dr Ulrike Lüken, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Panellists: Lea Schäfer, M.Sc., Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Prof. Dr Kevin Hilbert, Health and Medical University Erfurt; Till Langhammer, M.Sc., Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Prof. Dr Frank Jacobi, Psychologische Hochschule Berlin; Sabine Maur, Vice President of the BPtK; Sebastian Burchert, Freie Universität Berlin and experts from the field
2 to 4.30 pm: hands-on activities and exhibition
ChatGPT vs. therapists; AI quiz; generating and printing your own AI images; voting on AI topics; craft activities for children and much more.
Science and art exhibition with pretzels and drinks
Artists: Video installations by Theresa Reiwer ("DECODING BIAS") and Marcelo Destefani as well as Jeanne Winterer (art project "AI as a substitute for therapy: surreal therapy ideas and the distortion of reality by the machine")
16:30 to 19:00: Film screening "Ich bin Dein Mensch" (FSK 12) followed by a discussion
Moderated by: Dr Pavle Zagorscak, Freie Universität Berlin
Discussion participants: Prof. Dr Henrik Walter, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Prof. Dr Hanna Drimalla, Bielefeld University; Dr Silvan Hornstein, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, founder of platoniq.health
At a glance
When: Saturday, 11 October 2025, 1 to 7 p.m.
Where: Senate Hall in the main building of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin
Admission: Free, no registration required
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