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Humanizing AI with language technology: the 'HumanAIze' project kicks off
NewsMarch 16, 2026

Humanizing AI with language technology: the 'HumanAIze' project kicks off

The initial meeting of the project, held in Donostia-San Sebastián, marks the beginning of a national initiative in artificial intelligence aimed at developing more reliable, ethical, and human-centered language models.

The Nós Project promotes in Santiago the great Atlantic hub of Language Technologies and AI with Portugal
NewsMarch 13, 2026

The Nós Project promotes in Santiago the great Atlantic hub of Language Technologies and AI with Portugal

Researchers, companies and institutions from Galicia and Portugal come together to strengthen cooperation in language technologies for Galician-Portuguese within the framework of ALIA, which promotes a public infrastructure of AI resources for the languages of Spain

The new director of AESIA discovers CiTIUS during the institution’s second visit to the center this year
NewsMarch 12, 2026

The new director of AESIA discovers CiTIUS during the institution’s second visit to the center this year

Alberto Gago Fernández, director of the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence, visited the USC research center on a day marked by the launch of a training program on artificial intelligence applied to health, promoted by the CAMELIA Chair.

40 of 2,000: Galicia points to the future of energy-efficient photonics, shining in the ultra-competitive European EIC Pathfinder call
NewsMarch 4, 2026

40 of 2,000: Galicia points to the future of energy-efficient photonics, shining in the ultra-competitive European EIC Pathfinder call

The ‘bLOSSom’ project is making its way as one of the 44 unique proposals selected by the European Innovation Council (EIC) from among the 2,087 initiatives submitted to the Pathfinder call—one of the most demanding in Europe, with a success rate close to 2%. Institutions from Spain, Poland, Portugal, and Ireland will jointly drive a new generation of photonic systems that are practically self-sufficient from an energy standpoint, with strategic applications in artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced microelectronics.

“Can machines think?” Senén Barro presents his new essay on artificial intelligence in Compostela
NewsFebruary 26, 2026

“Can machines think?” Senén Barro presents his new essay on artificial intelligence in Compostela

The scientific director of CiTIUS will present his new book “Can Machines Think?” next Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m., a reflection on artificial intelligence and the conceptual and social challenges that accompany its development.

CiTIUS boosts USC's strength in Computer Science in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education ranking
NewsFebruary 24, 2026

CiTIUS boosts USC's strength in Computer Science in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education ranking

The University of Santiago de Compostela maintains its position in the 601–800 band in Computer Science in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education subject ranking, reaffirming the centre's research impact in a strategic field for digital transformation.

A report by IDEGA, coordinated by the director of CiTIUS, considers AI as an opportunity for the Galician economy
NewsFebruary 18, 2026

A report by IDEGA, coordinated by the director of CiTIUS, considers AI as an opportunity for the Galician economy

The authors relate the use of artificial intelligence to an improvement in productivity and place Galicia in a favorable position to integrate AI into its productive fabric

Three researchers from the centre star in the new audiovisual series launched on the occasion of 11F
NewsFebruary 12, 2026

Three researchers from the centre star in the new audiovisual series launched on the occasion of 11F

The center is premiering the #WomenInTech video series, an initiative promoted within the 11F International Day of Women and Girls in Science, featuring interviews that bring cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence applied to health closer to the public.

Science and business opportunity join hands at the Networking National Day ‘Investing in Science IS Profitable’
NewsFebruary 11, 2026

Science and business opportunity join hands at the Networking National Day ‘Investing in Science IS Profitable’

CiTIUS hosted this morning a meeting between research professionals and representatives from the investment sector within the framework of the 4th National Meeting ‘Invertir en Ciencia SÍ es Rentable’, a space designed to strengthen the connection between research, technology transfer and funding in the DeepTech ecosystem.