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Tokyo within reach of an internship: opportunity for INESC-ID PhD students
It starts with an internship and it may end up in marriage. “Portuguese students love Japan,” reveals Emmanuel Planas, the professor in charge of the International Internship Program at NII- National Institute of Informatics, in Tokyo. “In some cases, after the internship they get a job and get married”, he adds after his presentation, last week, at Técnico Oeiras, to present the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between INESC-ID and the NII. Through this agreement, INESC-ID’s and IST’s Master’s in Computer Science students are invited to apply to an internship.
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A year in review: 2023 INESC-ID Annual Report now available!
The 2023 INESC-ID Annual Report has been released! The report, published in Portuguese, offers a comprehensive overview of the INESC-ID community, including the latest facts and figures, project updates, and achievements from the past year. It also presents highlights of our research, development, and innovation throughout 2023, alongside detailed information about our organisational structure, mission, and strategic objectives.
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The world needs more girls and women in tech and INESC-ID is helping to achieve that goal
It is inevitable! There is a natural urge to hold the dancing robot when it interrupts the choreography, falling down as programmed. This act, performed at INESC-ID Social Robotics Lab, from the Group of AI for People and Society (GAIPS), captured the full attention of elementary students from Agrupamento de Escolas de Miraflores, Oeiras, who were participating in the International Girls in ICT Day, celebrated at Técnico’s Taguspark Campus, on April 24th.
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“GPT is wonderful! Use it without fear, – but with caution”, advises Luísa Coheur at Técnico Open Day
The auditorium was completely full, mostly of youngsters, who wanted to listen to Luísa Coheur’s talk at Técnico Open Day: "ChatGPT - potentials and risks." And there was no disappointment, since a good share of the participants stayed beyond schedule in a very vivid conversation with the researcher at INESC-ID’s Human Language Technologies (HLT) lab and a teacher at Técnico.
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AI in Science: how can the European Commission promote a responsible uptake? Arlindo Oliveira participated as an expert in a report, via the Scientific Advice Mechanism
Published on April 15, the report “Successful and timely uptake of artificial intelligence in science in the EU” was produced by a group of renowned scientists, including INESC-ID researcher Arlindo Oliveira, from the SA-IDSS research area. The experts have been asked to provide recommendations via the Scientific Advice Mechanism, concerning how the European Commission can accelerate a responsible uptake of AI in Science. Some take home messages are: The EU should prioritize AI-powered research, particularly in area where large amounts of data are available, but hard to interpret, such as personalized health, social cohesion, and the green and digital transitions; It is important to support new research into the greenest AI algorithms and infrastructure, to help manage the environmental impact of the technology; data should be high quality, responsibly collected and well curated, with fair access for European researchers and innovators.
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In the Media: Rui Maranhão talks with Exame Informática about ICSE24’s Impact on Software Engineering and AI Innovations
INESC-ID researcher and full professor at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Rui Maranhão*, has recently talked to Exame Informática, from Trust in News Group, about the upcoming 2024 edition of the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), which will take place in Lisbon.
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ISTSat-1: Portugal’s First University CubeSat Satellite Ready for Summer Space Launch
The first University CubeSat satellite, entirely conceived and developed in Portugal, is set to launch this summer. The ISTSat-1 project was developed by a collaborative team coordinated by Rui Rocha, which includes INESC-ID researchers Gonçalo Tavares and Moisés Piedade, along with students from Instituto Superior Técnico, marking a significant achievement for Portugal’s technological presence in the international space sector.
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In the Media: Ana Paiva and Alberto Rodrigues da Silva nominated for the XXIV Government of Portugal
Last Friday, April 5th, distinguished INESC-ID researchers Ana Paiva and Alberto Rodrigues da Silva were officially appointed as Secretaries of State in a ceremony at Ajuda Palace in Lisbon, presided over by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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In the Media: Paula Carvalho discusses the spread of online hate speech with Público newspaper
In an article in Público titled "Liberdade para odiar. Onde começa o discurso de ódio?" ("Freedom to hate. Where does hate speech begin?"), INESC-ID researcher Paula Carvalho shared insights about the complex and pervasive phenomenon of direct and indirect online hate speech.
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