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July 11, 2024

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European Commission Unveils €4 Billion Funding for Generative AI through 2027 at 4th AI Community Workshop & AIDA Symposium 2024, Thessaloniki#CommunityWorkshop

At the recent #CommunityWorkshop, Cecile Huet from the European Commission announced significant funding initiatives aimed at advancing generative AI (GenAI) across Europe. With €4 billion allocated for GenAI development and €500 million specifically designated for its applications, the initiative underscores Europe’s commitment to leading in AI innovation and responsibly integrating AI technologies into diverse sectors.

These funding schemes, which are part of the European Commission’s larger digital transformation agenda, are designed to accelerate research, ethical development, and practical applications of GenAI, strengthening Europe’s competitive position in the global AI landscape. The funding will support projects focused on technical innovation, societal impact, and the creation of secure, reliable AI systems that align with European values.

The #GenAI4EU initiative will cover various applications, ranging from industry solutions to public sector advancements, creating opportunities for researchers, developers, and companies to contribute to Europe’s digital future.

For those interested in following the developments, the live stream and full program details can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/d_r6-vmX, with comprehensive funding information available at: https://lnkd.in/dCPfgPJp.

European Commission Unveils €4 Billion Funding for Generative AI through 2027 at 4th AI Community Workshop & AIDA Symposium 2024, Thessaloniki

June 12, 2024

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Successful opening of HHAI 2024 and Macro-projects presentations

The 3rd International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI 2024) commenced with great enthusiasm at Malmö University, Sweden. In cooperation with Umeå University and sponsored by HumaneAI-Net, the event marked a significant milestone in the AI community.

The opening ceremony was followed by an impressive showcase of macro-projects, featuring detailed posters and engaging demos. Researchers and attendees explored innovative AI solutions and their applications, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and future partnerships.

The successful start of HHAI 2024 sets a promising tone for the rest of the conference, highlighting the vital role of collaboration in advancing AI research and its impact on society.

Successful opening of HHAI 2024 and Macro-projects presentations with posters and demos, hosted at Malmö University, in cooperation with Umeå University (Sweden), sponsored by HumaneAI-Net

June 11, 2024

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AI in Africa & SDGs Workshop at HHAI 2024

The “AI in Africa & SDGs: Bridging Networks and Fostering Climate Action” workshop was successfully held on June 11, 2024, as part of the 3rd International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI 2024). Hosted at Malmö University, in collaboration with Umeå University and organized by the Network for Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, and Sustainable Development (Naixus), this workshop focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a special emphasis on climate action in Africa.

Workshop Highlights

The workshop aimed to harness AI for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and policy support for SDGs. It featured a half-day session exploring AI’s role in these areas, alongside a Discovery Workshop that included brief, impactful presentations on AI innovations for SDGs. The event was designed to stimulate discussion, encourage collaboration, and showcase AI solutions to connect researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities across Africa.

Future Directions

The workshop concluded with a call to action for continued collaboration and knowledge exchange to strengthen networks for AI and SDGs in Africa. By highlighting successful AI projects and fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders, the workshop aims to outline actionable strategies for leveraging AI in climate action and contribute to the achievement of SDGs through innovative technological applications.

HHAI 2024 workshop on AI in Africa and SDGs

May 6, 2024

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Consortium Leader Antti Oulasvirta Awarded Prestigious ERC Grant for Pioneering Research on Computational Models of Human Behavior

Congratulations to Antti Oulasvirta, one of the consortium leaders, for receiving the esteemed ERC grant, a prestigious European funding award that enables scientists to pursue groundbreaking research visions. Oulasvirta’s work, centered on creating computational models of human behavior, thought processes, and experiences, aims to enable computers and AI to better understand their users. His ambitious vision goes beyond building functional user models; he envisions future systems where user models can interact dynamically within their operational environments, offering richer, more adaptive user experiences.

In addition to Oulasvirta’s achievement, other notable research initiatives within the consortium are breaking new ground in environmental sustainability and digital geopolitics:

Olli Ikkala is focusing on reducing pollutants from the dye and pigment industry by developing structural colors based on light reflection. His research explores sustainable alternatives to traditional dyes. “Could it be possible in the future to change the structural colors with light? Could colors adapt like in biology?” he wonders, envisioning a future where colors might transform dynamically.
Vili Lehdonvirta is investigating the geopolitics of digital infrastructure, a timely exploration given the shift from local data storage to hyperscale data centers. Lehdonvirta’s project seeks to map this evolving “geography of computation” and to reveal how nations are maneuvering to control and shape the digital landscape. “I seek for the first time to map this changing geography of computation and uncover how different states are attempting to shape it to their advantage,” he explains.

These projects represent cutting-edge research in both technology and social science, supported by the ERC grant to drive innovation and sustainability in fields as varied as AI, environmental science, and digital policy.

Three of our professors just received the Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Congratulations Olli Ikkala, Antti Oulasvirta, Vili Lehdonvirta, and all their collaborators!

April 8, 2024

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Humane AI Meeting Kicks Off at Umeå University with Focus on Advancing Major Projects in Human-AI Collaboration

The first day of the Humane AI meeting at Umeå University’s Universum Building marked a deep dive into four key macroprojects aimed at advancing human-AI collaboration and understanding the broader societal impact of generative AI (GenAI). Researchers and experts gathered to push forward these ambitious projects, each targeting critical aspects of AI’s integration with human activity and its ethical considerations.

The four macroprojects under discussion included:

Benchmarking for Human-AI Collaboration with GenAI Models: This project seeks to establish standardized benchmarks for evaluating how effectively generative AI can collaborate with humans, addressing real-world applications and challenges.
Ethical Metrics for Humane AI: Focusing on AI ethics, this initiative aims to develop concrete metrics to ensure that AI technologies align with human-centered values and principles, promoting responsible and humane AI applications.
Learning Using GenAI: Researchers are exploring the potential of GenAI in enhancing learning experiences, examining how AI models can support and improve educational processes.
Impact of GenAI on Society: This project investigates the social implications of GenAI, analyzing how its integration may influence social structures, cultural dynamics, and overall public perception.

The Humane AI meeting sets the stage for a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to these projects, each essential for building a future where AI enhances, rather than detracts from, human experiences.

HumaneAI-Net project meeting in Sweden

October 30, 2023

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DFKI Researchers Win Big with 20-Year Impact and Best Paper Awards in AI and Wearable Technology

Congratulations to the Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) and its collaborators for winning two prestigious awards, highlighting groundbreaking contributions to AI and wearable technology.

🎉 20-Year Impact Award
Principal Investigator Paul Lukowicz, alongside co-authors Helene Brashear, PhD, Thad Starner, and Holger Junker, received the 20-Year Impact Award for their seminal paper, “Using Multiple Sensors for Mobile Sign Language Recognition.” This pioneering work set a strong foundation for sign language recognition using multi-sensor technology, establishing frameworks that continue to influence mobile and AI-assisted accessibility.

📰 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/edJBVkJD
📽 Announcement video: https://lnkd.in/e_4dmM4S

🎉 Best Paper Award
The DFKI and RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau team, including Lala Ray, Dr. Bo Zhou, Sungho Suh, and Paul Lukowicz, won the Best Paper Award for their innovative research titled “Selecting the Motion Ground Truth for Loose-fitting Wearables: Benchmarking Optical MoCap Methods.” This paper addresses a key challenge in wearable technology, offering a robust benchmarking approach for motion tracking in loose-fitting wearables, which promises to enhance accuracy and usability in real-world applications.

📰 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/efYqvPW4
📽 Announcement video: https://lnkd.in/ec4Mrw7e

Kudos to all the winners for their outstanding work in advancing AI and wearable tech research!

Winning streak of Humane AI talents in the top tier conference UbiComp/ISWC 2023.

European Commission Unveils €4 Billion Funding for Generative AI through 2027 at 4th AI Community Workshop & AIDA Symposium 2024, Thessaloniki#CommunityWorkshop

Successful opening of HHAI 2024 and Macro-projects presentations

AI in Africa & SDGs Workshop at HHAI 2024

Future Directions

Consortium Leader Antti Oulasvirta Awarded Prestigious ERC Grant for Pioneering Research on Computational Models of Human Behavior

Humane AI Meeting Kicks Off at Umeå University with Focus on Advancing Major Projects in Human-AI Collaboration

DFKI Researchers Win Big with 20-Year Impact and Best Paper Awards in AI and Wearable Technology

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