Published on 22.01.2026

HIDA Lecture: When AI Performance Misleads

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Join Annika Reinke from the Helmholtz Imaging Research Unit at DKFZ on February 19 at 11 AM (CET) for her virtual lecture “When AI Performance Misleads: From Success in Papers to Failure in Practice”.

Abstract

Despite impressive performance in publications, many AI models fail when deployed in real-world settings. One important reason is poor or misleading validation.

This talk explores common pitfalls in validating AI systems, especially the misuse of performance metrics, and shows how they can create false confidence. Practical recommendations will be offered to guide more robust and trustworthy validation practices, aimed at supporting the safe and effective integration of AI into real-world workflows.