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"How to study probability in high and super-high dimensions in the future? (Solution to stochastic Beltrami equation with several complex variables)" Join us for the next Solomon Seminar at the Jožef Stefan Institute, where Dr. Andrej Srakar will present his research on one of the central open challenges in contemporary probability theory and its connections to artificial intelligence. 📅 14 October 2026 🕑 14:00 📍 Orange Room, Jožef Stefan Institute How to study probability in high and super-high dimensions in the future? Solution to stochastic Beltrami equation with several complex variables Random geometry has transformed modern probability and mathematical physics. A key example is Schramm–Loewner Evolution (SLE), which provides a stochastic description of random planar curves and connects probability, conformal geometry, statistical mechanics and field theory. Yet, there is currently no comparably established theory of SLE in dimensions greater than two. In his seminar, Dr. Srakar will present an approach based on stochastic solutions of Beltrami-type equations in several complex variables, interpreted as stochastic Kodaira–Spencer processes. He will discuss the mathematical structure and construction of these stochastic processes, key open research questions, and their potential study through knowledge discovery, mathematical statistics and AI-derived outputs. Dr. Andrej Srakar is a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute (IRCAI and E3 Department) and the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana. His research spans probability theory and analysis and their connections with Bayesian statistics, causal inference, econometrics, cultural economics, symbolic data analysis and citizen science. Everyone interested is warmly invited to attend! #IRCAI #JSI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ProbabilityTheory #Mathematics #RandomGeometry #Research #ERC #SolomonSeminar

From AI principles to practical implementation On 28 September, #IRCAI co-organised the AI Policy Toolkit Roadshow with the OECD in Montevideo, on the sidelines of the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the OECD Latin America and Caribbean Regional Programme. The workshop was the first in a series of three under the AI component of the EU–LAC Digital Alliance. The Alliance’s work is supported through the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, connecting digital policy dialogue with practical cooperation across the two regions. Opening representatives from Uruguay, Costa Rica, Slovenia and the OECD emphasised a shared challenge: turning AI strategies and principles into action suited to each country’s needs. Participants then worked with the GPAI/OECD AI Policy Toolkit and exchanged experiences on implementation gaps, including financing, institutional coordination, skills and access to infrastructure. Their feedback will help refine the Toolkit and inform the next steps for cooperation. Thank you to our OECD colleagues, our hosts in Uruguay and all participants for bringing practical experience to the discussion. #IRCAI #OECD #EULACDigitalAlliance #GlobalGateway #AIPolicy

You are warmly invited to a flagship discussion organised by #IRCAI at the Frankfurt Book Fair, exploring the transformative impact of generative AI on culture and creativity. Where do we draw the line between human creativity and automation? How can society preserve trust in cultural production? What does the future hold for authors, artists and publishers? And how should AI-generated cultural content be identified? The discussion “Truth or Fiction?” brings together experts from different fields to explore these questions and the broader challenges of deep reading, trust and misinformation in the age of AI. Join us as  on October 7th, from 16:30-17:30 CEST in Dialogue Stage, Hall 4.0, Foyer and discuss the future of creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. #IRCAI #FrankfurtBookFair #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Culture #Creativity #Publishing #AIandCulture #MediaLiteracy

🌍🤖 AI Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (AI4SDG) Workshop – Ljubljana 2026 How can Artificial Intelligence accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals while remaining inclusive, ethical, human-centred and sustainable? The program is available here - https://lnkd.in/edM8Y_ZW Join us on 9 October 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the AI Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (AI4SDG) Workshop, organised by IRCAI in cooperation with ICAIRE and CIAAM at the University of São Paulo, with the support of the NAIXUS Excellence Network and ELIAS – European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability. Held alongside the 29th International Multiconference IS2026 at the Jožef Stefan Institute, the workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and innovators to explore: 🔹 AI solutions supporting the SDGs 🔹 Responsible and human-centred AI for sustainability 🔹 Governance and policy frameworks 🔹 Climate action and societal impact 🔹 International and interdisciplinary collaboration 📅 9 October 2026 📍 Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia 🕘 Hybrid workshop: 9:00–12:00 CEST 💻 Online session: 14:00–16:00 CEST Building on previous international AI4SDG initiatives, the workshop will provide a platform to share impactful solutions, exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration between the global AI and SDG communities. Joao Pita Costa, PhD #IRCAI #AI4SDG #AIforSDGs #SustainableDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI

Final call for climate-tech startups: only a few days left to apply! 🚀 Deadline: 30 September 2026 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eW72dN5m The 2026 Compute for Climate Fellowship is open until 30 September, and we are looking for ambitious climate and energy startups from around the world that are ready to use AI, advanced cloud computing and frontier technologies to tackle real climate challenges. Selected startups can receive up to $200,000 in AWS credits, alongside approximately three months of technical and scientific mentorship from IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO and Amazon Web Services (AWS) experts, with opportunities for international visibility. We are especially keen to hear from teams working on clean energy, climate intelligence, Earth observation, sustainable agriculture, low-carbon industry, carbon removal, sustainable transport, resilient infrastructure and extreme heat. If your startup has a strong idea, a capable technical team, and a climate solution that could benefit from serious compute, this is the moment to apply. 🚀 Deadline: 30 September 2026 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eW72dN5m And please share this with founders, researchers and climate-tech teams who should see it. #ComputeForClimate #ClimateTech #Startups #AIforClimate #ClimateInnovation #AWS #IRCAI #ClimateAction #ArtificialIntelligence #Sustainability

🌍 The Jožef Stefan Institute hosted representatives of UNESCO, the European Commission, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and IRCAI for an exchange on science diplomacy and international cooperation, highlighting the role of scientific expertise and research infrastructure in responding to global challenges. 🤖 Particular attention was given to artificial intelligence and IRCAI’s role in bridging science, policy and international cooperation. IRCAI was represented by Mihajela Črnko, who contributed to the exchange on strengthening international collaboration around responsible and sustainable AI. A key message from the discussions: trust in emerging technologies starts with trust in science, researchers and evidence-based dialogue. Through science diplomacy, this trust can be transformed into meaningful partnerships that connect knowledge, institutions and people across borders. 🤝 #IRCAI #UNESCO #ScienceDiplomacy #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #AIforSDGs #InternationalCooperation

🌍 IRCAI at GFEAI 2026 IRCAI actively contributed to the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, strengthening international cooperation on responsible, ethical and sustainable AI. 🔹 Together with UNESCO and ICAIRE, IRCAI co-organised a research workshop that brought together experts from around the world and showcased collaborative work on AI Regulatory Sandboxes, Europe–Asia cooperation on AI governance, Frugal AI and TinyML. 🔹 Joao Pita Costa, PhD, Head of Research at IRCAI, joined the panel of UNESCO AI Centres and launched IRCAI’s international consultation on a research agenda for Ethical-by-Design AI, contributing to the global dialogue on AI safety and ethics. 🔹 #GFEAI2026 also provided a valuable platform for exchange among UNESCO AI Centres and partner institutions from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Morocco, Spain and Slovenia, opening new opportunities for joint initiatives and future collaboration. From research and dialogue to implementation and action, GFEAI 2026 demonstrated the power of international cooperation in shaping a responsible AI future. 🌐 #IRCAI #UNESCO #ResponsibleAI #EthicalAI #AIGovernance #AIforSDGs #ArtificialIntelligence #InternationalCooperation  

🌍 IRCAI at the 4th Lusophone Internet Governance Forum in Luanda We are pleased to share that João Pita Costa, representing UNESCO’s International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), will participate in the 4th Lusophone Internet Governance Forum, taking place on 23–24 September 2026 in Luanda, Angola. Our colleague Joao Pita Costa, PhD will join the panel: “From Ethics to Implementation: Regulatory Sandboxes for Responsible Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Portuguese-Speaking World.” The session will explore how regulatory sandboxes can help move responsible AI governance from principles to practice, creating environments where innovation can be tested while addressing ethical, regulatory and societal considerations. Alongside João Pita Costa, the panel will bring together Lourino Chemane (INTIC), Albert França Josué Costa (ANPD), and Leonilde Santos (ARME). The discussion takes place on 23 September, from 13:30 to 15:00, as part of a wider programme focused on Internet governance, digital infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity and digital inclusion across Portuguese-speaking countries. We look forward to contributing IRCAI’s perspective on how responsible and ethical AI can be translated into practical governance frameworks and real-world implementation. Learn more about the 4th Lusophone Internet Governance Forum here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4YkB39 #IRCAI #UNESCO #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #AISafety #RegulatorySandboxes #InternetGovernance #LusophoneIGF #AI #Luand

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 Our colleague, Dr. Tanja Zdolšek Draksler, gave an interview to the Slovenian magazine Jana on the opportunities and responsibilities that come with artificial intelligence. She discusses responsible and ethical AI, the need for critical thinking and AI literacy across all age groups, and IRCAI’s AI training for public-sector employees. The interview also explores AI’s potential in medicine and rare diseases—where it can support research and bring hope to patients and families—while underlining that it remains a powerful tool to be used thoughtfully and responsibly. Dr Zdolšek Draksler also highlights Europe’s values, regulation and critical thinking as important safeguards for a human-centred technological future. 📖 Read the full interview in Jana magazine (in Slovenian) - https://lnkd.in/et5iteTe #IRCAI #AI #ResponsibleAI #EthicalAI #AILiteracy #AIForGood #Innovation

🌍 Think big. Compute bigger. Change the climate future. The Compute for Climate Fellowship 2026 is open for applications — and we’re looking for bold climate-tech startups with ideas that deserve the computing power, technical support and visibility to go further. Together, #IRCAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are inviting startups from around the world to bring forward solutions using AI, advanced computing and frontier technologies to tackle some of the toughest climate challenges of our time. Whether you are working on #clean #energy, #climate #intelligence, #extreme #heat, #resilient #cities, #sustainable #agriculture, #carbon #removal, #low-carbon #industry, #transport — or something we haven’t even imagined yet — we want to hear from you. If your idea has the potential to make a real difference, this could be the place to turn it into a working proof of concept. 💚 Think bigger. Build smarter. Help shape the climate future. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e2EFys-r And if you know a founder or team doing brilliant work in climate tech, please send this their way. #ComputeForClimate #ClimateTech #ClimateInnovation #AIforClimate #Startups #ArtificialIntelligence #AWS #IRCAI #ClimateAction #Sustainability