Aschheim and AI: Celebrating Innovation with AI-HUB@LMU Prize Winner Pauline Leininger

Pauline Leininger, from the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics, has been awarded the inaugural AI-HUB@LMU Prize for her Master’s Thesis titled 'Exploring the Use of AI-Generated Environments for Virtual Film Productions'. Her work, conducted at the Chair for Media Informatics and Human-Computer-Interaction, explores AI's potential in virtual film production, demonstrating a pioneering combination of theoretical and practical applications. To learn more about the thesis and its impact, visit the official announcement.

The AI-HUB@LMU recently celebrated its grand opening, marking a significant milestone in AI research. The hub brings together all 18 faculties of the LMU to foster collaboration and innovation in AI. The event featured notable speakers like Prof. Dr. Gitta Kutyniok and Prof. Dr. Hal Daumé III, highlighting the interdisciplinary approach of the hub. More details can be found here.

The AI-HUB@LMU initiative is supported by the Münchener Universitätsgesellschaft, which has been instrumental in endowing the prize for outstanding AI research projects. Their support underscores the importance of fostering academic excellence and innovation in AI, particularly in regions like Aschheim, which benefit from proximity to such academic endeavors. Learn more about their role here.