IBM AI Apero: LLMs – Mimicking Intelligence or Truly Understanding?

Large Language Models (LLMs) are demonstrating astonishing capabilities, prompting us to question the very nature of their intelligence.
Are they truly reasoning—or have they simply mastered the art of imitation?
Join us for our AI Apero at IBM Zurich as we explore the boundaries between imitation and understanding in today’s AI systems.

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🔹 Topics We’ll Cover:

• Introduction to Large Reasoning Models (LRMs)
  Discover a new wave of AI models architected to move beyond the limitations of standard LLMs.
• Strategies for Reasoning
  How to navigate the landscape of reasoning models and apply strategies for safer and more effective integration.
• The Illusion of Thinking
  A critical look at Apple’s controversial paper and the limitations of reasoning in modern AI systems.

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🎤 Speaker:
Muharrem Okutan – Software Engineer, IBM Consulting
📅 Date: 29.07.2025
⏰ Time: 18:00
📍 Location: IBM Zurich, Vulkanstrasse 106 (4th Floor)

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🎯 Who Should Attend?
💡 AI professionals looking for innovative solutions
🔬 Researchers exploring new methodologies
📚 Students interested in artificial intelligence
🌟 AI enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding