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Artificial intelligence for living texts
While existing AI tools help people search and extract information from texts, the technology still is basic. Iryna Gurevych is developing advanced AI tools for what she calls "living texts" — texts that dynamically evolve through revisions over…While existing AI tools help people search and extract information from texts, the technology still is basic. Iryna Gurevych is developing advanced AI tools for what she calls "living…While existing AI tools help people search and extract information from texts, the technology still is basic. Iryna Gurevych is developing advanced…While existing AI tools help people search and extract information from texts, the technology still is basic. Iryna Gurevych is developing advanced AI tools for what she…While existing AI tools help people search and extract information from texts, the technology still is basic. Iryna Gurevych… -
Decoding design language
By enabling designers to communicate with computers in a more natural way, Adrien Bousseau's innovative technology has the potential to revolutionise fields such as industrial design, architecture, and fashion, where drawing is an essential…By enabling designers to communicate with computers in a more natural way, Adrien Bousseau's innovative technology has the potential to revolutionise fields such as industrial design,…By enabling designers to communicate with computers in a more natural way, Adrien Bousseau's innovative technology has the potential to revolutionise…By enabling designers to communicate with computers in a more natural way, Adrien Bousseau's innovative technology has the potential to revolutionise fields such as…By enabling designers to communicate with computers in a more natural way, Adrien Bousseau's innovative technology has the… -
Ethics and AI: tackling biases hidden in big data
How do artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms learn to predict and make decisions? Can we entrust them with decisions that affect our lives and societies? Are they neutral and as immune to societal imperfections as commonly thought? Nello…How do artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms learn to predict and make decisions? Can we entrust them with decisions that affect our lives and societies? Are they neutral and as…How do artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms learn to predict and make decisions? Can we entrust them with decisions that affect our lives and…How do artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms learn to predict and make decisions? Can we entrust them with decisions that affect our lives and societies? Are they neutral…How do artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms learn to predict and make decisions? Can we entrust them with decisions that… -
Building the next generation AI systems
ERC grantee Martin Vechev, originally from Bulgaria, is a computer science professor at ETH Zurich and the leader of its research lab working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). His ERC-funded project was the first to combine advanced…ERC grantee Martin Vechev, originally from Bulgaria, is a computer science professor at ETH Zurich and the leader of its research lab working in the field of artificial intelligence …ERC grantee Martin Vechev, originally from Bulgaria, is a computer science professor at ETH Zurich and the leader of its research lab working in the…ERC grantee Martin Vechev, originally from Bulgaria, is a computer science professor at ETH Zurich and the leader of its research lab working in the field of artificial…ERC grantee Martin Vechev, originally from Bulgaria, is a computer science professor at ETH Zurich and the leader of its… -
The dancing particles
ERC grantee Konstantinos Nikolopoulos at the University of Birmingham recently won the first ERC Public Engagement with Research Award in the category of public outreach. His ExclusiveHiggs project looks at the origin of mass by exploring the…ERC grantee Konstantinos Nikolopoulos at the University of Birmingham recently won the first ERC Public Engagement with Research Award in the category of public outreach. His…ERC grantee Konstantinos Nikolopoulos at the University of Birmingham recently won the first ERC Public Engagement with Research Award in the…ERC grantee Konstantinos Nikolopoulos at the University of Birmingham recently won the first ERC Public Engagement with Research Award in the category of public outreach. His…ERC grantee Konstantinos Nikolopoulos at the University of Birmingham recently won the first ERC Public Engagement with… -
The jazz of physics
Three-time ERC grantee and four-time panel member in the ERC evaluations (the last three as panel chair), Maciej Lewenstein is not only one of the key physicists of the 21st century, but also a jazz expert. In this interview, he talks about his…Three-time ERC grantee and four-time panel member in the ERC evaluations (the last three as panel chair), Maciej Lewenstein is not only one of the key physicists of the 21st century,…Three-time ERC grantee and four-time panel member in the ERC evaluations (the last three as panel chair), Maciej Lewenstein is not only one of the…Three-time ERC grantee and four-time panel member in the ERC evaluations (the last three as panel chair), Maciej Lewenstein is not only one of the key physicists of the 21st…Three-time ERC grantee and four-time panel member in the ERC evaluations (the last three as panel chair), Maciej Lewenstein… -
The power of Quantum Computing
Quantum computers are the Holy Grail of information theorists. For years, scientists have been trying to crack their mysteries, to harvest their interesting applications. They are predicted to have tremendous computational power, exponentially…Quantum computers are the Holy Grail of information theorists. For years, scientists have been trying to crack their mysteries, to harvest their interesting applications. They are…Quantum computers are the Holy Grail of information theorists. For years, scientists have been trying to crack their mysteries, to harvest their…Quantum computers are the Holy Grail of information theorists. For years, scientists have been trying to crack their mysteries, to harvest their interesting applications…Quantum computers are the Holy Grail of information theorists. For years, scientists have been trying to crack their… -
Why the answer to how to strengthen public trust in elections is… SEEV
ELECTION SERIES #3The traditional pencil-and-paper method to mark your vote in the polling booth has been gradually replaced by electronic voting machines in many countries, in Europe and beyond. Ensuring the security of electronic voting machines…ELECTION SERIES #3The traditional pencil-and-paper method to mark your vote in the polling booth has been gradually replaced by electronic voting machines in many countries, in Europe…ELECTION SERIES #3The traditional pencil-and-paper method to mark your vote in the polling booth has been gradually replaced by electronic voting…ELECTION SERIES #3The traditional pencil-and-paper method to mark your vote in the polling booth has been gradually replaced by electronic voting machines in many countries,…ELECTION SERIES #3The traditional pencil-and-paper method to mark your vote in the polling booth has been gradually… -
The women of fundamental physics
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She reflects on how far women have come in Theoretical Physics and what…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of…Career -
Tech-filled tattoos to interact with the surrounding world
The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based on touch-sensitive devices, Prof. Jürgen Steimle aims at producing body…The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based on touch…The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the…The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny gadgets. Deviating from the conventional approach based…The increasing development of wearable technology sparks the need for new, innovative ways to interact with our shiny…