In the current podcast episode, we take an exclusive look at ChaLL, the prototype of a language-based chatbot that enables students to improve their language skills. Manuela Hürlimann from the Centre for Artificial Intelligence at the ZHAW provides insights into the development of the bot and explains why such a… Read More »Learning languages the easy way
Around 2,000 adults aged 60 and over take advantage of the diverse programme offered by the UZH3 Senior University, which ranges from lectures to online courses. Gerontopsychologist Burcu Demiray researches the positive effects of lifelong learning on cognitive functions. Participants appreciate the motivated atmosphere and intellectual stimulation. UZH3 combines education… Read More »Senior Citizens University of Zurich UZH3 – Education, reflection and participation for generation 60+
The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) has produced a new video podcast with the Swiss Drone and Robotics Center (SDRZ VBS). In seven episodes, the state of drone technology as well as legal and practical aspects of drone defense are explained. The topic of drones and their defense is becoming an… Read More »New video podcast about drone defense
Many thanks to all DIZH members and colleagues for their commitment this year. Together, we have achieved a lot and realised exciting projects. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this. 2023 wrapped We are looking forward to the coming year. The office will not be staffed… Read More »Goodbye 2023
This innovative AI-powered project aims to transform historical texts into visual representations, making ‘lost’ history accessible to all. It has broad applications in education, museums, and beyond. The project’s Proof of Concept includes creating a user-friendly web application, showcasing historical moments, and developing a sustainable roadmap. Team: Prof . Dr.… Read More »Re-Experiencing History
The goal of this project is to develop a marketable concept of the vision of an evidence-based consulting boutique with FlowTeams and to test it with first clients in the market. FlowTeams has been proven to support teams of knowledge workers in finding a more sustainable balance between focus and… Read More »FlowTeams
The project team uses machine learning and data from the University Hospital Zurich to develop a software solution that suggests the most likely diagnoses for a patient based on symptoms, blood lab results, age and gender. More information on Hemalytix AI Team: Christian Dorfer Martin Kubli Stefan Balabanov All employees of the… Read More »Clinical decision support system for the interpretation of blood lab results and diagnosis based on them
The Focus Watch is a smartwatch that helps children with ADHD to concentrate on schoolwork. Our watch recognises a lack of attention and specifically promotes focus. With ADHD prevalence of 5-7% in children, this is an innovative alternative to medication and therapy. Team: Dr. Samuel Wehrli, ZHAW School of Life Sciences… Read More »Focus Watch
Community interpreters interpret conversations in the health, social, education or asylum sectors and thus make a significant contribution to giving people without sufficient knowledge of the national language access to public services. Despite this responsible task, they rarely have the opportunity to practise in their working languages as part of… Read More »IT-COMMIT: an interactive tool for community interpreter training
ClarifAI employs Large Language Models aims at fighting propaganda and disinformation in digital news. It identifies propaganda techniques, fact-checks content, and provides explanations. This empowers users to think critically and discern media biases, enhancing democratic integrity. Team: Dr. Liudmila Zavolokina, UZH Digital Society Initiative Prof. Dr. Alexandre Bovet, UZH Institute… Read More »ClarifAI: Making the Unseen Seen with an AI-assisted Propaganda Detection and Fact-Checking