Faster, Higher, Stronger: INESC-ID Joins Project ACHILLES to Redefine AI
In Greek legend, Achilles was a hero with a single vulnerability—his heel. Similarly, the “Achilles’ heels” of modern AI systems are trust and efficiency. The recently launched ACHILLES Horizon Europe Project (“Human-Centred Machine Learning: Lighter, Clearer, Safer”) aims to address these critical weaknesses. Bringing together…
Inês Lynce reflects about the importance of a comprehensive education the Impact of research and the future of AI
In a recent interview for the supplement Dinheiro Vivo (part of Diário de Notícias), INESC-ID President, Inês Lynce, highlighted crucial topics regarding student education and the societal impact of scientific research. One of the key points discussed was the importance of a well-rounded education that…
INESC-ID joins the CARMA project (Collaborative Autonomous Robots for eMergency Assistance)
During natural or manmade disasters, a quick and effective response is mandatory to minimise damage and ensure the population’s safety. Whether it’s a medical team employed to assist citizens during an earthquake, or police officers called to a bomb threat, first responders are sent directly…
In the Media: Inês Lynce discusses Educational and Societal challenges in Computer Science at Visão newsmagazine
In a profound interview at Visão newsmagazine, INESC-ID President, Inês Lynce, discusses the evolution of computational sciences, particularly in relation to Artificial Intelligence (AI), and why the perception of radical change might not be entirely accurate, despite visible advancements. Inês details that while the foundations…
Navigating the Grey Areas: AI and Uncertainty at IPMU 2024
Almost nothing in life is black or white, rather a diversity of shades of grey. This is to say that uncertainty is everywhere, including in computational problems. But most of the time, engineers ignore this component of uncertainty, transforming it into zero/one solutions. “And then…
Key Insights from the “Leadership in Research and Innovation in the Age of AI” event
“AI-driven science extends beyond academia, fostering both innovation and economic growth,” declared the Deputy Director-General for Research and Innovation, Signe Ratso, while participating in the event “Leadership in Research and Innovation in the Age of AI”, an initiative of INESC Brussels HUB, co-organized with the…
INESC-ID Board members and researchers participate in Summer School on leadership in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence is forcing us to rethink and reshape everything, from leadership to research and innovation. It presents both a challenge and an opportunity. In this defiant and exciting context, INESC Brussels HUB is inviting 25 top R&I administrators, managers, researchers, and policymakers from across…
From player’s strategies to natural language interactions: two back-to-back publications in “Videogame Sciences and Arts”
Samuel Gomes and Gonçalo Baptista — two early stage researchers from the Artificial Intelligence for People and Society (AIPS) Research Area at INESC-ID — have recently published back-to-back research papers in Videogame Sciences and Arts, part of the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science…