Category: Highlights

World Scientific recently published the 2nd edition of “Principles of Quantum Artificial Intelligence: Quantum Problem Solving and Machine Learning”, written by INESC-ID researcher Andreas Wichert. This book provides an introduction to problem solving, information theory, statistical machine learning, stochastic methods and quantum computation. The book…

Can machines think? Arlindo Oliveira is the next guest of “Explain it like I’m 5 – talks at Técnico for children and other curious people of all ages”. The talk takes place live at Instituto Superior Técnico Facebook, on September 5, at 11am. Website

Organized by INESC Brussels Hub, ‘Gender&Diversity Breakfast Webinars’ will take place next week, on September 8, 9 and 11. Program: Register here until September 4.

Celebrating INESC’s 40th anniversary, a special programme with three sessions is available to the general public. Next session will take place on October 8th, at 5 p.m., at Auditório II of Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, and will be made available online streaming. Event is free,…

INESC-ID’s researcher Ricardo Chaves was interviewed for ‘Notícias Magazine’ about facial recognition technology. This brief interview is focused on the rise of facial recognition technology together with artificial intelligence, and highlights two very important questions: reliability and privacy. Read the article here.

INESC-ID’s researcher Leonel Sousa recently published in ERCIM News, titled “Can 5G and Machine Learning Replace the Global Positioning System?”. The article is co-written with João Gante and Gabriel Falcão, from the University of Coimbra. Read the article here.

Leonel Sousa was invited by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) to present a webinar entitled “Unconventional Computer Arithmetic for Emerging Applications and Technologies”. Click here for more information.

‘Atlantic Talks’ podcast recently spoke to INESC-ID researcher Arlindo Oliveira regarding data privacy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This podcast is promoted by FLAD, Luso-American Development Foundation. Click here to listen.

Instituto Superior Técnico went back to 1978 to celebrate INESC’s 40th anniversary. The article recently published “INESC: 40 years promoting Science and Knowledge”, also includes the testimonials of Professor José Tribolet, founder and President of the Institution, Professor Inês Lynce, President of INESC-ID, Engº Fernando…