Semarang, October 28, 2025-the Informatics Study Program, Faculty of Science and Mathematics (FSM), Diponegoro University once again shows its commitment in strengthening academic quality and expanding international networks through the implementation of Visiting Lecturer activities. The event, which took place online through the Zoom Meeting platform, raised an important and relevant theme with the development of global technology, namely “Revolutionizing AI: the Power of Large Language Models”.
This activity presents international speakers, Dr. Abdul Karim, academics and researchers from Hallym University, South Korea. His presence provides an opportunity for students to gain a global perspective on the development of modern artificial intelligence research.
More than 120 students from various generations of Informatics study programs participated in this activity enthusiastically. The high interest of participants shows that Artificial Intelligence technology, especially Large Language Models (LLM), is now increasingly becoming the center of attention in the academic and industrial world. The event was hosted by Sandy Kurniawan, S.Kom., M.Kom., lecturer of Informatics department acting as moderator.
In the opening session, Dr. Abdul Karim delivered a comprehensive explanation of the evolution of artificial intelligence from the era of rule-based systems, machine learning, to deep learning. He emphasized that the emergence of LLMs such as GPT, PaLM and other multimodal models has become a new milestone in the development of AI due to its ability to understand language, generate text, analyze context and solve complex tasks automatically.
In addition to exploring the technical aspects, the speakers also highlighted how the LLM has transformed various industrial sectors such as health, education, manufacturing, cybersecurity, to the creative industries. He gives concrete examples of the use of LLM in big data analytics, customer service automation, emotion detection, as well as increased productivity through AI-assisted decision making.
Ethical and social responsibility issues are also an important part of the material presented. Dr. Abdul Karim reminded that AI development cannot be separated from attention to data security, user privacy, potential algorithm bias, and the risk of Technology abuse. Therefore, students and academics need to understand AI not only from the technical side, but also in the social and moral context.
The Q & A session was active, with students asking various questions about research opportunities, challenges in developing large-scale models, and career prospects in the field of AI. This interactive discussion is proof that Visiting Lecturer activities provide space for students to enrich understanding, broaden perspectives, and build academic curiosity.
Through the implementation of this activity, the Department of Informatics FSM Undip hopes to continue to encourage the creation of an international standard academic atmosphere. In addition to improving student insight and competence, this program is also a strategic step in strengthening research collaboration and building sustainable global connections. Undip is committed to continue to present similar activities in the future as part of the roadmap towards a World Class University.