Information and networks at the interface of AI and geodata
For the planned research project “Holistic Evaluation of Generative Foundation Models in a Security Context” (HEGEMON), the Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) is organizing a virtual partnering event on 31 July 2024. The event offers a platform for potential bidders and interested parties to inform themselves about the requirements and opportunities of the research project and to exchange ideas.
The term foundation model describes complex neural networks that have been trained on large, unspecific amounts of data and impress with their versatility in a wide range of applications. Foundation models are characterized by the fact that they can generate complex text, image or audio content based on free input (prompts). However, these models require a high initial training effort and comprehensive evaluation, particularly in the context of internal and external security.
With this in mind, the research team led by Dr. Daniel Gille, Head of Artificial Intelligence in the Cyberagentur’s Key Technologies department, has developed various research assignments and use cases. These and initial data sets from the Bundeswehr Geoinformation Center will later form part of the planned tender. “The research questions are divided into three main areas,” explains scientist Dr. Daniel Gille: “Benchmarking as a problem of interdisciplinary basic research, development of a holistic foundation model benchmark against the application background of geoinformation and development of a demonstrator for solving tasks in geoinformation.”
The development of the benchmarks and adaptation of the basic models as well as their demonstrator implementation are to take place within the framework of the research project in a unique competitive constellation in which each participant is in direct comparison with all other participants in terms of both benchmark and model development. As part of the challenge, each model will be evaluated and ranked using all developed benchmarks – both in-house and third-party developments.
The partnering event on July 31, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, offers the opportunity to learn more about this research project and to exchange ideas with potential partners. Further information on the event and registration can be found on the research project website.
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