Ute Schmid

Prof. Dr. Ute Schmid is a Professor for Cognitive Systems at the University of Bamberg and a key figure in human-centered AI research. As a member of the Bavarian AI Council, bidt Board of Directors, and EurAI/GI Fellow, she focuses on bridging AI development with ethical societal application through projects like FELI (Elementary Computer Science Research Group) and initiatives promoting AI literacy in schools.

• Research Interests: Human-like machine learning, interactive AI, AI ethics, educational technology, and trustworthy systems.
• Scientific Awards:
  • Rainer Markgraf Prize (2020)
  • EurAI Fellow
  • GI Fellow
• Notable Contributions: Keynote speaker at re:publica/TINCON, Digital Humanism Conference participant, and advocate for AI transparency and correctability.
• Email: ute.schmid@bidt.digital