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In the Media: Arlindo Oliveira on AI’s risks and the need for regulation (RTP)
“It’s one in a vast spectrum of opinions.”
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A Growing Team and Renewed Energy: INESC‑ID at Tejo Run 2026
The INESC‑ID team returned to the Tejo Run with renewed energy and an even larger group, confirming the enthusiasm that last year’s participation had already made clear. Gathering near Estação de Algés, the team prepared for the challenge ahead, taking a moment first to register the occasion with a group photo. Once the run began, the pace naturally diversified, with some participants seting off with determined speed, while others opted for a steady power‑walk. Throughout the course, the blue and green INESC‑ID t‑shirts, proudly displaying the “Powered by Research” motto, stood out in the crowd.
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“Vencer o Adamastor” Award – 5th Edition
Applications are open for the 5th edition of the "Vencer o Adamastor" ("Beating the Adamastor") Award, an initiative by INESC and Público to recognise innovative work by young scientists, developed in Portugal, in the fields of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), including electrical engineering and computation.
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EPI successfully completes the first European processor
The European Processor Initiative (EPI) project has achieved a milestone for Europe’s digital autonomy with the development of the first European processor. Among the many teams involved, the Portuguese contribution was led by researchers from INESC‑ID.
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In the Media: Ana Teresa Freitas writes for ECO on the role of AI in biomedical data and health research
“Contrary to a postal address, the meaning of biological information changes as knowledge advances.”
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INESC-ID joins DEI to welcome the bachelor’s and master’s students in Computer Science and Engineering
To mark the beginning of the academic year, the Departamento de Engenharia Informática (DEI) of Instituto Superior Técnico hosted a welcome session for the incoming students of the bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering (LEIC) and the master’s degree in the same field (MEIC). As one of Técnico’s research units, INESC-ID joined these sessions to introduce the institute to the newcomers, engaging early with potential members of its research community. The events took place at Campus Alameda on September 2 and continued the following day at Campus Oeiras, marking the first contact many of these students will have with the research environment.
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Technical studies by INESC‑ID inform Portugal’s Energy Storage Strategy (ENAE)
Portugal has opened the public consultation for its National Energy Storage Strategy (ENAE), presenting a roadmap for the expansion of electricity storage capacity through 2040. At the core of the proposal is an Action Plan informed by technical studies carried out by INESC‑ID, INESC TEC and IN+, which provide the scientific basis for the measures now under discussion. According to the national government, the strategy aims to reach 6.9 GW of installed storage capacity by 2030 and 9.76 GW by 2040.
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In the Media: Arlindo Oliveira addresses machine learning, AI and societal change on “Despolariza”
“The human brain is also a statistical machine.”
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In the Media: Ana Paiva participates in debate regarding AI and ethics on RTP’s Sociedade Civil
“What we’ve created with AI so far is extraordinary. However, there are still some issues to be considered.”
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