Large language models such as ChatGPT have become an integral part of everyday life for many people and businesses. They are being used, e.g., to gather information from multiple sources and to support complex planning processes. Yet these AI systems are not infallible and they continue to make mistakes –…
On August 26, 2026, three representatives from the department visited the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Saarbrücken to present the Bachelor’s program in Language Science and the Language Science and Technology department to interested students during the Career Information Day. To prepare graduating students for professional life and provide insights into various career…
MPI-SWS faculty member Derek Dreyer has received the Most Influential ICFP Paper Award for the 2016 paper "Higher-Order Ghost State," co-authored with MPI-SWS alumnus Ralf Jung as well as Robert Krebbers and Lars Birkedal. The award recognises the paper’s lasting impact on the Iris program logic framework, which has become…
On 2 September at Saarland University's Innovation Center (Building A2 1), the SOUNDS data project will demonstrate how satellite imagery and Google Maps reviews can provide insights into life across Saarland. These kinds of analyses could also support decision-making processes in Saarland. SOUNDS is receiving financial support for this work…
The ddpp project (Decentralized Data Privacy Protocol) aims to make it easier for users to manage their privacy settings and to strengthen their digital sovereignty on the web. The Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE, which is leading the consortium, and researchers at Saarland University are developing an open…
