Future Forward: Luxembourg's Leap into AI

AI Unveiled: Mapping Luxembourg's Advances and Innovations in Digital Technology

Artificial intelligence has moved to the forefront of our collective consciousness, evolving at a rapid pace, and disrupting the public and private sector with its versatile applications and advanced computational power. Recognizing the critical advancements and contributions in the AI field is essential to promote technological progress and chart a course for future innovation.

"Future Forward: Luxembourg's Leap into Artificial Intelligence", produced by Sync Tell and in collaboration with the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR), is an article series that features FNR-funded researchers and their exploration into AI territory. The series focuses on several key aspects:

Highlight Luxembourg's Top A.I. Researchers: Profiling a leading A.I. researcher in Luxembourg, delving into their contributions and the implications of their work.‍

Showcase Findings and Results of A.I. Research: Presenting the most recent and impactful findings in A.I. research, breaking down complex concepts into digestible content and emphasizing the significance of these discoveries.‍

Demonstrate Practical Applications of A.I. Research: Highlighting how A.I. research is transformed into real-world applications.‍

Illustrate the Impact of A.I. on Society: Exploring the broader implications of A.I. advancements on society, including ethical considerations, policy implications, and the societal benefits of embracing A.I. technology.

‍Featured topics and guests:

(1) Ethical AI: A step towards an inclusive society
Featuring Dr. Sallam Abdualhaija
This article features an interview with Dr. Sallam Abualhaija, a distinguished AI researcher from the University of Luxembourg who leads the PLAITO project, focusing on making AI-generated software more trustworthy and ethical, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity.

Read more: PLAITO – Improving the ethical capabilities of software with Artificial Intelligence

(2) Empowering education through AI
Featuring Dr. Sana Nouzri
This article features Dr. Sana Nouzri from the University of Luxembourg. We talked about the transformative role of ChatGPT in education, its potential for enhancing learning experiences, and the importance of prompt engineering.

Read more: Artificial intelligence and education – The transformative power of ChatGPT

(3) AI and Finance: Building better inflation prediction models
Featuring Dr. Martina Fraschini
This article features Dr. Martina Fraschini from the University of Luxembourg. We delved into how AI can enhance the accuracy of inflation prediction models, and discussed the promising intersection of finance and AI in shaping the financial future.

Read more: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Finance

(4) AI and Cybersecurity: Innovative approaches to combat cyber threats
Featuring Dr. Maxime Cordy
This article features Dr. Maxime Cordy from the University of Luxembourg. We discussed the nature of modern cyber-attacks, the innovative protection mechanisms of SVALINN, and the necessity of keeping up to date with evolving AI cyber threats.

Read more: Fortifying online defenses: SVALINN’s innovative approach to combatting AI cyber threats

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