09-30-2025

"Professor Matta, will AI steal my job?"

In the series “Ask the KU Profs,” experts from the KU explain current research findings from their field in an exciting and approachable way. Professor Shashi Matta from the Chair of Innovation and Creativity explains whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be creative and whether it will pose a threat to our jobs.

In the video, Prof. Matta explains that AI is very good at recognizing patterns in processes. But humans have a big advantage: they have the ability to surprise—in other words, they can be creative. Watch the full video to find out how AI can be used to its full potential while humans remain indispensable.

"AI is becoming increasingly more intelligent – but can it be creative, too?"

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In any case, AI can also be a handy tool. You can have the “Ask the KU Profs” video with Prof. Matta automatically translated on YouTube. To do this, simply activate the subtitles in the toolbar. Then, in the settings (gear icon), first select “English subtitles (automatically generated)”. The next time you click on the settings, the option “Translate automatically” will appear under Subtitles – here you can then select the desired language.

Many more interesting insights in the “Ask the KU Profs” videos

The series “Ask the KU Profs” regularly features videos on current topics from various research areas and departments at the KU. The professors explain what they do in their research and teaching in an entertaining and informative way. Videos on topics such as “rhetoric,” “nicknames,” “eye tracking,” and “climate change” have been published so far.

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