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Some Reflections on the Reasoning Capabilities of modern LLMs

Abstract

In this TED talk we discuss the current reasoning capabilities and ongoing developments both from a theoretical and practical perspective and comment on the role of Agentic AI platforms. In the theoretical part we discuss how the internal architectures foster or hamper reasoning capabilities and what measures can be taken to strengthen them with either training, prompt and context engineering. In the practical part we focus on cybersecurity application like AI-assisted software analysis and answer if AI can autonomously design complex cyberattacks that are not yet known.

Topics To Be Covered

  • How LLMs actually reason

  • Architectural limits of reasoning

  • Training vs. prompt engineering impact

  • Strengthening reasoning capabilities

  • AI and autonomous cyber risk

Perfect For

  • AI Technical Leaders

  • CISOs & Security

  • CTOs & CIOs

  • LLM Architects

  • AI Governance Leaders

Meet Your Speaker

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wunder

Professor of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, Freie Universität Berlin

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Gerhard Wunder is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence at Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Cybersecurity and AI (C-AI) Group.

Supported by Bundesdruckerei GmbH, his group focuses on AI with cybersecurity and cybersecurity through AI, hosting the Center for Trustworthy AI at the university. Prof. Wunder's research encompasses generative AI, resilient networks, privacy-preserving synthetic data, explainability and fairness in AI, quantum crypto analysis, AI engines for anomaly detection, cybersecurity architectures in IoT, AI-assisted device biometrics, and low-resource federated learning with blockchains.

His work bridges the gap between advanced AI technologies and practical cybersecurity solutions, driving progress in creating secure and intelligent systems for real-world applications. Prof. Wunder is dedicated to promoting innovation in AI and cybersecurity, making significant contributions to both academic research and industry practices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Time & Place

Wed, March 25

14:00 - 14:15

Grand Ballroom II

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Max. Capacity: 200 Seats

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Notes

Agenda for this session

  • 10 min presentation

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