In-depth Stories
Can poisoned AI models be “cured”?
Data poisoning poses a serious threat to AI language models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. This manipulation technique can significantly impair the performance and reliability of the models. New research results from ETH Zurich show how difficult it is to remove malicious data once it has been injected.
From concept to game in 48 hours: Global Game Jam 2025 in Zurich
One weekend, 80 creative minds, and 23 games – the Global Game Jam 2025 transformed the venerable StuZ in ETH Zurich's main computer science building into a melting pot of game ideas. From 24 to 26 January 2025, the ETH Game Technology Center hosted the Zurich edition of this global event and offered students, game developers and hobbyists a stage to explore their creative limits.
"I want Swiss German to remain that secret language you can't learn anywhere."
D-INFK alumnus Severin Hacker, co-founder and CTO of Duolingo, shared his experience in an ETH Global Lecture. An article, published by ETH Ambassadors, summarises content and findings of the panel discussion.
40 years of VIS: Easter eggs, bear-kidnapping and retro BBQ
Founded in 1984, the Computer Science Students' Association (VIS) at ETH Zurich looks back on 40 years of vibrant history. In this guest article, the VIS board reflects on an anniversary year full of memorable events, from an Easter egg hunt to pedalo fun and fabulous gala dinners.
"There’s a tremendous diversity in terms of the kind of computer science that we do"
After two years leading the department, Professor Kenneth Paterson is returning to his primary passions: teaching and research. In this interview, he shares insights from his time at the helm and reflects on what makes D-INFK truly unique.