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. Aiming to advance processors capable of powering Europe’s future…
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.” In a recent article for ECO, Ana Teresa Freitas, researcher and coordinator of the Life & Health Technologies (LHT) Thematic line at INESC-ID, reflects on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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)….
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…
In the Media: Arlindo Oliveira addresses machine learning, AI and societal change on “Despolariza”
“The human brain is also a statistical machine.” Artificial intelligence has evolved at remarkable speed. From the rule‑based systems that dominated research in the 1970s to today’s statistical and data‑driven models, the field has undergone a profound transformation. As these technologies evolve, societies adapt alongside…
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.” The world has seen rapid technological evolution in recent years, driven largely by advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has opened the door to innovative possibilities. Still,…
In the Media: Inês Lynce on SAIL, leadership and cooperative science for ECO’s “Retrato”
Running together as a team – this was the idea that framed a recent interview for ECO’s “Retrato” with Inês Lynce, President of the Board of Directors at INESC‑ID, who shared her ambition for a national scientific landscape strengthened by deeper collaboration and collective progress….
INESC-ID gets new projects approved in three different FCT calls
INESC‑ID recently saw four of its proposals approved by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), across three competitive calls that reinforce the institute’s role in national and international research initiatives. The Defence + Science Programme call focuses on strengthening scientific and technological capacity…
FLoC 2026: The world’s biggest logic conference just wrapped up in Lisbon
The 2026 edition of the Federated Logic Conference (FLoC) came to a close in Lisbon on 29 July, following two weeks that brought together over 2100 participants from 70 countries across ten conferences, 86 workshops, and two summer schools. Co-organised by Instituto Superior Técnico and…
INESC-ID Connects Students and Industry at ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026
Last week, INESC-ID helped host the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 (EDS2026), held at Instituto Superior Técnico under the theme Trustworthy AI. The four-day event (27–30 July) was organised by ELLIS Unit Lisbon — a partnership between Instituto Superior Técnico, INESC-ID, the Institute for Systems and…