Bridging AI & Society – Interdisciplinary ML Education

We are Dr. Christoph Weisser and Dr. Knut Zoch, two educators with backgrounds in applied statistics and experimental physics. Together, we design and teach interdisciplinary courses and workshops that explore both the technical foundations of machine learning and the societal questions raised by artificial intelligence.

Our formats are interactive, adaptable, and discussion-driven — ranging from short workshops to multi-day academies.

Our Mission

We help participants build a clear understanding of core machine learning ideas, experiment hands-on with real-world data, and reflect on the societal, ethical, and regulatory implications of AI. By connecting technical knowledge with perspectives from diverse disciplines, we provide the mental models and practical experience needed to understand the current AI landscape.

Learn more about our curriculum and past editions.

Current Focus: Obertauern 2026 (Austria)

Following our successful school at Banz Abbey, Germany in 2025, we are now preparing for the next iteration in Obertauern, Austria. While this new course remains true to our core mission of bridging foundational ML and societal impact, we will also incorporate recent developments in generative AI and autonomous systems.

🏔️ Obertauern 2026: The Next School

Our upcoming summer school in the Austrian Alps will explore the shift from classical machine learning to recent breakthroughs like LLMs and Agents.

Sign-up deadline: 1 May 2026

Obertauern 2026 Course Website
Official Studienstiftung announcement

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For more about us — including team bios and philosophy — see the About page.