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Researchers from Saarland University and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems have, for the first time, shown that the reactions of humans and large language models (LLMs) to complex or misleading program code significantly align, by comparing brain activity of study participants with model uncertainty. Building on this, the team developed a data-driven method to automatically detect such confusing areas in code — a promising step toward better AI assistants for software development.
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 ACM SIGBED Technical Achievement Award has been awarded to Professor Reinhard Wilhelm of Saarland University. This award, established by ACM SIGBED in 2022, recognizes significant and sustained contributions to research and system implementations in embedded, real-time, and cyber-physical systems. It honors technical achievement whose impact has been long-lasting and deeply felt across the SIGBED-relevant domains.
On November 5 and 6, 2025, leading AI researchers from across Germany and France gathered in Saarbrücken for the annual All Hands Meeting of the German [...]
At its meeting on November 20, 2025, at the Kesselhaus in the Lanolinfabrik, DFKI’s new premises in Berlin, the DFKI Supervisory Board elected Prof. Dr. Oscar-Werner Reif, Sartorius AG, as its new Chairman. The previous DFKI Supervisory Board Chairman, Dr. Ferri Abolhassan, Deutsche Telekom AG, stepped down after completing his three-year term. His chairmanship further expanded DFKI’s transfer business in a highly dynamic environment. The Supervisory Board elected Dr. Lutz Rumkorf, Ministry [...]
AI assistants have rapidly become part of everyday life – whether through our interactions with large language models like ChatGPT or in medical applications that help interpret complex datasets. Yet, despite their widespread use, AI systems still make surprisingly simple mistakes that persist even after extensive training. They also lack the ability to think logically or to truly ‘understand’ nested input. For Michael Hahn the problem lies in the architecture itself.
Outstanding research performance in academia is often measured by how frequently a scholar’s work is cited by others. Each year, the ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ list recognizes leading experts in specific fields whose publications are among the most frequently cited worldwide. This year, three researchers from Saarland University have once again earned a place on the prestigious list, reflecting their exceptional academic reputation.
The fellowship is in the area of Algorithms and Optimization. Yonggang Jiang is now supported by the Google PhD Fellowship. This program recognizes and supports outstanding doctoral candidates conducting innovative research in computer science and related fields. The financial support can run for up to two years; a reviewal will be conducted after one year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining how products are conceived, designed, and brought to market. In a comprehensive joint study, Accenture, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), and the Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering ISST explore how AI can accelerate and transform new product development. The white paper outlines a scalable framework for the adoption of AI across engineering domains and disciplines, bridging the gap between isolated pilots and enterprise-wide transformation.
Wird die in der EU diskutierte Chatkontrolle bald durch Hintertüren die Privatheit unserer Nachrichten untergraben? Verändern KI-Webbrowser wie die von Perplexity und OpenAI gerade das Internet? Und wird Deutschland mit dem neuen Hochleistungsrechner „Jupiter“ doch noch zur Supercomputing-Nation? Um bei der rasanten Entwicklung neuer Technologien durchzublicken, ist fundierter Journalismus gefragt. Die Medien sollten der breiten Öffentlichkeit vermitteln, welch enorme gesellschaftliche Relevanz [...]
When writing program code, software developers often work in pairs—a practice that reduces errors and encourages knowledge sharing. Increasingly, AI assistants are now being used for this role. But this shift in working practice isn’t without its drawbacks, as a new empirical study by computer scientists in Saarbrücken reveals. Developers tend to scrutinize AI-generated code less critically and they learn less from it. These findings will be presented at a major scientific conference in Seoul.
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is fundamentally changing the way software is developed. In a comprehensive study with over 220 references, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Accenture examined the current state of the art and the practical implications of GenAI. The white paper outlines that the technology has the potential to profoundly transform the entire software development process, presenting both significant opportunities and new challenges for enterprises.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has admitted two group leaders from the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI-INF) in Saarbrücken into the prestigious Emmy Noether Programme: Dr. Jan Eric Lenssen and Dr. Karol Węgrzycki. The Emmy Noether Program offers outstanding early-career scientists the opportunity to qualify for a university professorship by independently leading a research group for a period of six years. Together, the two researchers will receive around 3.7 million euros in funding.
In Zeiten wachsender regulatorischer Anforderungen und komplexer globaler Lieferketten stehen Hersteller und Händler vor enormen Herausforderungen: Die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben zur Produktsicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit – von der europäischen Chemikalienverordnung REACH über die Elektrostoffverordnung RoHS bis hin zu CO₂-Bilanzen und Ökodesign-Anforderungen – ist essenziell, um Haftungsrisiken, Produktionsausfälle und Imageverluste zu vermeiden.
Die Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) und das Deutsche Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) haben eine Absichtserklärung zur vertieften Zusammenarbeit unterzeichnet. Ziel ist es, den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in regulierten Anwendungsfeldern wie Medizin, automatisiertem Fahren und Robotik sicher, vertrauenswürdig und transparent zu gestalten. Mit der Vereinbarung wollen PTB und DFKI dazu beitragen, dass KI-Systeme höchsten Anforderungen an Sicherheit [...]
The scientist, entrepreneur, and versatile innovator Professor August-Wilhelm Scheer will be awarded the honorary senator title of Saarland University. This is the highest honor granted by the university. It is reserved for individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the university and society. Media representatives are welcome to attend the awarding of the honorary title on October 17 at 5:00 PM in the university’s auditorium.
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