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Niklas TitgemeyerSociologist & expert on language models,
their risks and limitations

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Keynote speaker with a focus on the risks of AI

Niklas Titgemeyer is a keynote speaker and sociologist (M. A.). His specialisms are the risks and limitations of AI. His goal is to educate audiences on how to use chatbots like ChatGPT in a critical and responsible way.

His talks look behind the curtain of the most widely used language models. They cover the limitations and risks of AI, as well as what these technologies mean for democracy and society. With more than 60,000 followers on social media, he is one of the most influential voices on the limitations of language models in the German-speaking world.

His talks are delivered in English or German, on site or online, and are tailored to your industry.

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Choose from four AI keynotes

Every keynote is tailored to your industry. The four topics below serve as the foundation, because they are where Niklas Titgemeyer's expertise sits.

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The limitations of AI in practice and the risks that follow

Language models sound remarkably intelligent. Not only when their answers are correct, but also when they are wrong. However, according to research, they are wrong far more often than most people assume. In this keynote, Niklas Titgemeyer shows the real dangers of working with language models like ChatGPT.

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AI in the context of disinformation and conspiracy theories

Deepfakes, synthetic images and AI-generated text at scale are changing how disinformation is produced and how it spreads. For public debate, that is not good news. It leads to a disruption of trust, which is essential for democracies. This keynote shows how AI-driven disinformation works and what problems it creates.

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The risk of outsourcing our thinking to language models

Thinking critically, forming your own judgement and finding reliable information are core goals of education. Democracies depend on citizens who can form an opinion and participate based on these opinions. In this keynote, Niklas Titgemeyer shows how these abilities are under pressure, if we keep outsourcing our cognitive efforts to AI.

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Understanding how language models work, visually

How does a language model actually work? Explanations like "it predicts the next word" flatten the picture to the point of being misleading. This keynote explains the technology behind ChatGPT and its competitors through animations and graphics, so that no prior knowledge is needed and your audience follows from the first minute.

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What your audience takes
away from an AI keynote

  1. 1

    Spotting risks in daily work: Your audience learns how language models mislead us with their answers, why they invent information and why they tell us what we want to hear.

  2. 2

    Safer and more efficient use: A keynote gives people the ability to judge AI chatbots properly and to build a critical habit of working with them.

  3. 3

    Learning that lasts: Detailed animations and graphics turn complex topics into images, so that they stay with your audience long after the event.

  4. 4

    Critical reflection: After the talk, your audience will rethink how they have been using AI, because they have genuinely learned something.

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Why book Niklas Titgemeyer
as an AI speaker?

  • A rare combination: trained sociologist (M. A.), journalist and expert on the risks and weaknesses of language models
  • Understanding how technology and society interact
  • Understanding the risks and limitations of AI
  • Presentations tailored to your industry
  • Graphics and animations instead of text-heavy slides
  • Delivered in English or German, on site or online
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Sociologist

AI is not only changing the way we work, it is changing the way we live together. As a sociologist, Niklas Titgemeyer is particularly interested in what generative AI does to society, democracy and individuals. Its sudden success has left visible marks in a very short space of time.

Journalist

More than four years in journalism (one year as a working student in television, then three years as a freelance reporter for a daily newspaper) still shape his work today. That means researching thoroughly and transparently, and then presenting a topic in a way that is both accurate and genuinely understandable.

LLM expert

For Niklas Titgemeyer, expertise in language models means more than practical experience. It means knowing how these models actually work. Over several years of formal training and reading a large volume of AI research, he has built a technical understanding of language models that lets him explain the engineering side as well.

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Frequently asked questions

Why book a keynote speaker for your event?

With topics like AI and digitalisation, a good keynote speaker removes the fear of touching the subject, opens up new perspectives and leaves an audience that wants to act.

How long is a talk?

The length adapts to your event format. It ranges from 20-minute impulse talks to full 90-minute keynotes.

Are examples from my industry included?

Yes. Every talk is tailored to the specifics and requirements of your organisation and your industry.

Can the keynotes be delivered remotely?

Yes. Talks can be delivered on site or as an online format.

How far in advance should I book?

About two months of lead time is recommended, so the talk can be prepared properly for your audience.

In which languages does Niklas Titgemeyer speak?

Talks are delivered in English or German.

Where is Niklas Titgemeyer based, and does he travel?

He is based in Germany and travels for events across Europe.

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