Klaas Wiggers leads and coordinates the hashtag initiative #I_make_AI. He teaches mathematics, history and AI at the “Gymnasium an der Willmsstraße” (Lower Saxony, Germany) and is a member of the school administration there. He is the author of school books and a consultant for digital learning media. Klaas Wiggers leads a nationwide network of MINT schools. He supported “Fraunhofer IAIS” in developing the “AI4Schools” concept (under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Education Bettina Stark-Watzinger).

Monica Mesaros is 18 years old and was born in Setubal, Portugal. Her parents are originally from Romania. She is multilingual, speaking German, English, Romanian, Hungarian, a bit of Spanish, and some basic French. Monica is a student at the “Gymnasium an der Willmsstraße” and has participated in several AI projects, which have significantly broadened her knowledge of AI.
What fascinates her most about artificial intelligence is its potential to save lives and how it can be utilized to make everyday life easier for people. Monica is particularly interested in exploring the ways AI can be integrated into healthcare and emergency response  systems to improve outcomes and efficiency. Recently, she gave a presentation on the use of AI in MRI technology, which has further fueled her passion for this field.

Şeniz is an 18-year-old from Delmenhorst. She has a passion for artificial intelligence, driven by its incredible potential to revolutionize education and bridge gaps in inequality and opportunity. Her interests lie in exploring innovative AI solutions that can provide equal access to educational resources and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background.

Niels is a 19-year-old from Stuhr, Germany. As a student at the „Gymnasium an der Willmsstraße“, his interest for artificial intelligence is driven by more than just the incentive to use it for homework. AI is an evolving technology which holds power of an unknown extend. Due to its early stage of development, one can only assume its impact in the years to come. However, this creates the opportunity to work together on the technology of the future. AI can be a catalyst for unity and international cooperation in a time of division and global conflicts. Hence, Niels stands with the #I_make_AI initiative and its mission to demystify this promising technology. Together we can make the field of AI transparent and accessible in order to work towards a bright future.

Kenan is 18 years old and from Lemwerder (Lower Saxony, Germany). He is currently a student at the “Gymnasium an der Willmsstraße” and has developed a strong interest in artificial intelligence, because it will undoubtedly shape the future. From his point of view, AI offers many useful applications, but of course there are also risks and dangers. Therefore, Kenan thinks that it’s very important to be informed about AI, so that it‘s possible to contribute to the development of AI. Furthermore, he is particularly interested in the use of AI in security, such as facial recognition technologies to prevent crime. However, he also takes the ethical aspects into consideration.

Kilian Wessels is a former student of Willms Gymnasium Delmenhorst and a past member of its student company VaD, where the team produced professional-grade videos and live streams. This venture sparked his interest in leveraging technology for creative solutions.
During his school years, Kilian’s relationship with technology, particularly AI, evolved significantly. He had the opportunity to participate in projects with Fraunhofer IAIS, where he explored the practical applications of artificial intelligence.
Today, AI is pivotal in Kilian’s professional life, driving his work in IT and social media marketing. He utilizes AI tools and techniques to optimize workflows, analyze data, and enhance digital marketing strategies, continually pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
As part of the #I_make_AI initiative, Kilian aims to share his journey and those of others, inspiring exploration of the endless possibilities that AI offers by uniting his diverse interests.

Matthias Barth was born in Bremen and pursued his studies at the University of Oldenburg. His professional journey has taken him to various cities, including Hannover, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, and Delmenhorst. He is a teacher specializing in German and History.

In addition to his teaching roles, he harnesses the power of AI for various tasks such as crafting texts like this one, refining content for his students, and sharing knowledge effectively. He is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance the educational experience and make learning more accessible and engaging.

He also produces films and guides students on their journey to becoming filmmakers.

Anke Schaffrinna is a graduate physicist and a teacher at Franziskusgymnasium Lingen. There she teaches mathematics, physics, computer science and sometimes philosophy in a working group. For one year now, she has also been the STEAM coordinator and the chairwoman of computer science at her school. She ist part of a nationwide network of STEAM teachers, that deals with AI at school.

Matthias Wiciok is responsible for the Advisory & Solutions division at EVACO, where he assists clients in transforming data into actionable insights. His expertise spans data integration, traditional business intelligence, data literacy, AI, and data science within a comprehensive data strategy. Before joining EVACO, Matthias spent over eight years pioneering the BI department at FC Schalke 04, establishing the club as a leader in professional football analytics.

Max Landefeld works at Fraunhofer IAIS and leads the AI4Schools initiative. The initiative develops AI training for schools to integrate AI knowledge and spark student interest in data science. He is passionate about trustworthy, sustainable, and easy-accessible AI