Author: Juan M. Corchado
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A new and well-deserved recognition for Isidoro Alanís
Isidoro Alanís, founder and CEO of Global Exchange, has received the 17th “Castilla y León Económica” Award of Honour. It was an honour for me to accompany my good friend and patron of the AIR Institute at the award ceremony attended by more than 600 businessmen and executives, a ceremony that highlighted the value of…
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New additions to the BISITE teams
The BISITE Research Group is constantly expanding. The development of new projects entails the recruitment of young people who are specialised in different areas. This is the case of Sara Mateos, currently in the final year of the double degree in Primary Education and Mathematics, who is already developing her curricular practices in BISITE as…
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The transformative potential of artificial intelligence: beyond automation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but a tangible reality that is transforming multiple sectors of society. From the automation of physical tasks to data-driven decision-making, AI is redefining the boundaries of what is possible. However, the advent of Generative AI sets a new standard, especially in the field of knowledge work.…
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Mª Fernanda Lorenzo, corresponding academic of Salamanca’s Royal Academy of Medicine
Royal Academy of Medicine Dr. María Fernanda Lorenzo Gómez, specialist in Urology and Head of Service at the University HealthCare Complex of Salamanca, has joined the Royal Academy of Medicine of Salamanca (RAMSA) as a corresponding academic. The act of incorporation took place last Thursday, in the Aula Unamuno de las Escuelas Mayores of the…
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Accessibility and technologies applied to education
This week, the VI International University and Disability Congress “Moving towards inclusive university models“, is taking place. It is organized by the ONCE Foundation and the Social Affairs Service (SAS) of the University of Salamanca. This event that brings together more than half a thousand attendees to discuss and learn about the latest developments in…
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Salamanca’s position as a technological pole
Last Monday, I had the pleasure of participating in the IV White Paper Congress for the Development of Salamanca, organized by “La Gaceta” at the Palacio de Congresos. It is a flagship annual event aimed at assessing, in view of the new reforms, the position of Salamanca and its province in the agri-food sector; the…
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More experts at the “Salamanca Tech. Quantum Technology” conference
Quantum computing is considered the technology of the future, with the potential to revolutionize fields as diverse as computing, economics and finance, but also medicine, chemistry, energy, logistics and cybersecurity. A promising technology, as will be shown by the experts who on Friday, 27 October, will meet at the conference “Salamanca Tech. Quantum Technology“, organized…
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EU takes steps towards regulating Generative AI
The European Commission has taken steps towards regulating Generative AI by opening a public consultation for G7 leaders to define a technical standard for artificial intelligence systems specialized in content generation, i.e., platforms such as ChatGPT or DALL-E whose use has become widespread. Numerous media, such as WDiarium, have covered the news. Generative AI has…
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Well-deserved awards for innovation in Castilla y León
Castilla y León has held an innovation awards ceremony. The setting for the Innovadores 2023 Awards gala was the Business Solutions Center in Arroyo de la Encomienda, Valladolid, which publishes a long-established supplement on research and innovation, “El Mundo de Castilla y León”. The event has been a grand celebration attended by scientists, academics, businessmen…
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Blockchain for improved production on poultry farms
The use of blockchain and smart contracts is becoming widespread across multiple industries where it is used to enhance security and transparency, streamline and automate processes, and increase productivity. As pointed out in the “Global Blockchain Technology Strategic Business Report” by Research and Markets, the global blockchain technology market, valued at approximately $2.5 billion in…