In the Media: “AI is just a tool” — Inês Lynce on the cover of APDC’s Comunicações
AI, who sets the limits? That is the question on the cover of the September issue of Comunicações, the magazine of the Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications (APDC). Inside, an extended interview with Inês Lynce, President of INESC-ID’s Board of Directors and Professor…
Joaquim Jorge reflects on AI consciousness in newspaper Público
“Do Chatbots Dream of Electric Sheep?” Drawing on Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the novel that inspired Blade Runner, Joaquim Jorge, INESC-ID researcher in Graphics & Interaction, opens his recent opinion article for the national newspaper Público. Throughout the piece, the…
Miguel Pupo Correia on CNN to comment the recent cyberattack against supermarkets
How can everyday connected devices become a cybersecurity risk? In a recent interview with CNN Portugal, Miguel Pupo Correia, INESC-ID researcher and President of the Executive Committee, commented on the cyberattack that affected supermarket chains across Europe. He explained how the integration of small internet-connected…
In the Media: Arlindo Oliveira on AI’s risks and the need for regulation (RTP)
“It’s one in a vast spectrum of opinions.” In the wake of recent events regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), Arlindo Oliveira, researcher at INESC‑ID and President of INESC, was invited to RTP to clarify what risks AI truly presents. This intervention followed the resignation of Anthropic…
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)…
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….
In the Media: Hugo Morais addresses electric mobility and its impact on the urban network
“The shift to electric mobility doesn’t depend solely on batteries”. With this statement, Hugo Morais opened a recent article in ECO, where he reflects on the evolution of electric mobility and the factors that shape its success. Throughout the piece, the INESC-ID researcher in Sustainable…
In the Media: Leonel Sousa reflects on the importance of risk and internationalisation for the development of universities
“The university is, par excellence, a privileged space to train, think, and discuss, it’s a space of freedom”. In a recent article for SOL, Leonel Sousa reflects on the importance of strengthening international, academic, and research networks, and foster a culture that values responsible risk‑taking…