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“Selber denken lassen” – Linux, Open Source, and Artificial Intelligence

This year’s theme, “Selber denken lassen,” brings the use of artificial intelligence into the spotlight at the Chemnitz Linux Days.

AI systems have long been part of our everyday lives. They are increasingly being used to generate, check, and edit text, images, and source code. However, the responsibility for evaluating the results and deciding on their further use remains with the people who use these systems.

What do we let machines handle, where do we still think for ourselves, and which decisions do we leave to others? Open-source code makes it possible to trace decisions, understand the development process, and actively contribute. Nevertheless, the number of free software users is far greater than the number of people who actively shape and further develop it. AI can help lower the barrier to participation. At the same time, there is a risk that insufficiently tested code will create additional work for developers.

By choosing this theme, the organizing team hopes to encourage participants to critically examine the use of AI and to discuss reproducibility, the verifiability of results, open models, and specific use cases in the development of open-source solutions.

We are looking for contributions that address both the positive and negative aspects of AI use:

  • The use of AI in software development within the open-source community
  • The use of AI in other areas, such as knowledge management, fostering collaboration, and technical and societal developments

We want to hear your ideas, projects, and best practices! Whether it's a talk, workshop, or discussion, show us how you're combining Linux and open source with artificial intelligence. We look forward to receiving your submissions! What is currently on your mind, and in which category do you see the greatest need for action?

Of course, during the development of the program we will also consider submissions that can not be assigned to the above mentioned priorities as far as they relate to open source topics.

Application deadline 04.01.2027.

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We offer

  • Lectures on various subjects are offered in parallel tracks. Subsequently there is enough time for Q&A sections with the consultant.
  • Those who would like to examine a subject thoroughly or want to test what has been learned previously are well advised to attend a workshop. Professional staff attempts to communicate a certain subject in detail over a period of usually 3 hours. Registration in advance is required and a fee will be charged.
  • Talks for beginners are normally shorter and take place in smaller rooms so that the conditions for discussions and questions are more attractive and one can be more responsive to the audience.
  • Lectures will be recorded and streamed.