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PRR Projects: Fair, Explainable, and Sustainable. INESC-ID is leading Responsible AI with the CRAI Project
Luís Oliveira lost his ability to speak due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in early 2023. However, in May 2024, he made his voice heard around the world. Luís, who sadly passed away in the meantime, made an historic appearance at the United Nations summit AI for Good, becoming the first ALS patient to demonstrate the use of Halo. This groundbreaking technology, developed under the PRR-funded Centre for Responsible AI (CRAI) project, enables communication without speech or typing, by combining Generative AI with a non-invasive neural interface that translates bioelectrical signal patterns into language.
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Computer Science, Engineering and Blockchain – INESC-ID’s participation in SINFO32
On the first day of the SINFO32, which took place from February 17 to 21, INESC-ID marked its presence during the panel “Técnico’s Computer Engineering at the Forefront of Artificial Intelligence, a collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DEI). INESC-ID researchers Arlindo Oliveira, Ana Teresa Freitas and Inês Lynce, under the moderation of INESC-ID’s Science Writer, Sara Sá, highlighted the department's contributions in various fields, which prompted many enthusiastic questions from the audience, particularly regarding entrepreneurship.
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From theory to practice, the experience of the first Lisbon Blockchain Winter School
Experts, professors, and students—some just beginning their journey into blockchain—came together in an environment where distinctions quickly blurred. The first edition of the Lisbon Blockchain Winter School (LxBWS), organized by the BIG ERA Chair project, provided a comprehensive training experience on blockchain technology through lectures, hands-on workshops, and keynotes by leading experts. The event also promoted networking, encouraging collaboration across different levels of expertise.
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Teaching science by the sea: Municipality of Oeiras and “Engenharia para Todos” empower teachers and students of Príncipe Island
It was still early morning when a group of dedicated educators and excited students gathered on the small piscatorial sandy beach in front of Abade Elementary School. Surrounded by the lush northeastern forests of Príncipe Island, each student's eyes sparkled as they opened a big ocean-blue box filled with a treasure trove of fun scientific experiments. They were there for the "Engenharia para Todos" ("Engineering for All") training sessions, a project aimed at transforming education through hands-on science.
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In the Media: INESC-ID researcher featured in RTP, on Project DISCRETION, Advancing Quantum-Secure Communications
The quantum era is not here yet, but some are already thinking about the post-quantum world and its impact on privacy and cybersecurity. One such person is INESC-ID researcher Ricardo Chaves, who participated in a demonstration of cutting-edge secure communication technologies developed under the DISCRETION project. The event, held on January 29 at the Portuguese Embassy (REPER headquarters) in Brussels, showcased technological advancements aimed at strengthening European defense infrastructure. In addition to Ricardo, INESC-ID researchers Nuno Neves, Joana Afonso, Pedro Martins, Pedro Matias and Tiago Dias were also present (all in the main picture ).
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“Blockchain and Digital Identity: DIDs, VCs, and EBSI” – Keynote speech by Miguel Pupo Correia at the Madeira Blockchain Conference
“If you pick a grain of sand, what is the probability that two of us pick the same one?” With this example, Miguel Pupo Correia, President of the INESC-ID Executive Committee, illustrates the probabilistic uniqueness of DIDs (Decentralised Identifiers), during his keynote “Blockchain and Digital Identity: DIDs, VCs, and EBSI”. This intervention took place during the Madeira Blockchain Conference 2024, which happened in Funchal at the end of the last year.
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In the Media: Inês Lynce on PRR Reprogramming in Público Newspaper
Recently, Inês Lynce has participated in an article published in national newspaper, Público, along with João Rocha, Teresa Ferreira, Tiago Santos Pereira and Claudio Sunkel. In the piece, they discuss the change of direction of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funds in Portugal.
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Innovation, memories, and future challenges at INESC-ID’ 25th anniversary celebration
There was chit-chat, an in-house photoshow, a trip down memory lane, and a big birthday cake. INESC-ID is officially a young adult, and January 28 was the day we chose to gather our community—past and present—along with friends from academia to celebrate 25 years of defining technology. At the Salão Nobre of Instituto Superior Técnico, we spent the afternoon reflecting on the work accomplished so far, as outlined by Inês Lynce, President of the Board of Directors, and looking ahead to the future, as addressed by Miguel Pupo Correia, President of the Executive Committee. In a conversation with INESC-ID’s first Directors back in the year 2000—Luís Borges de Almeida, Helena Sarmento, and Arlindo Oliveira—moderated by INESC-ID Science Writer Sara Sá, we heard about the main challenges of launching a research institute, the innovative management solutions implemented, and the memorable incidents that shaped this adventure. Rogério Colaço, President of Técnico, and Luís Castro, Vice-Rector of Universidade de Lisboa and a Professor at Técnico, honoured us with their presence on stage, sharing a few words in recognition of the research work conducted at INESC-ID. And, of course, no birthday celebration would be complete without cake and candles. The afternoon concluded with a chocolate cake decorated in INESC-ID colours and more than one hundred participants singing "Happy Birthday" to INESC-ID.
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Arlindo Oliveira and the Future of AI: From Generative Intelligence to National Strategy
It is definitely the topic of the moment and there is still a lot that can be said about it. After having previously authored an essay on the topic, between 2017 and 2018, and following an invitation from Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos, Arlindo Oliveira, INESC-ID researcher and Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DEI), wrote the book Generative Artificial Intelligence (A Inteligência Artificial Generativa).
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