In an interview in the magazine “Wirtschaftswoche”, Prof. Dr. Stephan Krusche discusses AI in the center of our society. With the establishment of a new data science center, TUM is placing a clear focus on data science and AI at the Heilbronn Campus. The current hype around AI-based language programs such as ChatGPT raises hopes, but also concerns. In the end, it all comes down to responsible use. Natural stupidity beats artificial intelligence any day," is a quote from British fantasy writer Sir Terry Pratchett.

In an example of synergetic collaboration between industry and academia, two media articles have been published that delve into the world of ChatGPT. The articles feature insightful opinions with former Microsoft CTO Dr. Andreas Braun and Prof. Dr. Stephan Krusche. This collaboration addresses key issues and challenges and underscores the convergence of industry and academia in their pursuit of knowledge and innovation. With their expertise and shared commitment, they shed light on the symbiotic relationship that drives transformative progress and provide insights into how data science and AI are driving progress in an ever-evolving world.

We are thrilled to announce that four research papers have been accepted at the 35th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T 2023) in Tokyo, Japan. Accepted papers address various topics in software engineering education ranging from recommendations for programming exercises to overcome ChatGPT, online vs. on-site instruction for programming courses, and interactive learning for programming to plagiarism detection and its impact on learning, highlighting the breadth and depth of our research efforts.

The future of learning is taking shape and Artemis is at the heart of this transformation. We are delighted to announce the development of an intelligent virtual tutor IRIS which is based on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). We currently develop IRIS as part of the practical course Interactive Learning and integrate it into Artemis. IRIS will support students in solving (programming) tasks. With the introduction of IRIS, we aim to provide effective one-on-one assistance at any time without the need for human tutors’ interaction to support students in their learning process.

We invite motivated students like you to join the teaching team for the Introduction to Programming course in the winter semester of 2023/24. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your software engineering and programming skills while helping your peers. As a tutor, you hold tutor groups, correct exercises, help students understand the concepts, participate in the exam correction, and help with lecture and exercise organization. Join us and become a valuable part of a highly motivated, international student team!