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This Tuesday, the HiTZ Chair of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Language Technology was officially inaugurated at the Miramar Palace in San Sebastián. This new project is part of the ENIA Chair program under the National Artificial Intelligence Plan and aims to become a collaborative hub for researchers, companies, and students, promoting research and innovation in the field of generative AI.
The chair, the first in the country dedicated to these areas, is backed by the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and collaborates with companies like Avature, as well as entities that promote culture and language, such as Orai NLP and Tecnalia. During the inaugural ceremony, several institutional representatives expressed the importance of this initiative for the Basque community. María González, Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, stated that this project positions Euskadi as a reference in the development of technologies that understand human language, advocating for an AI that serves humanity and respects cultural diversity.
Aitor Soroa, director of the Chair, emphasized that one of the main objectives is to address the shortage of trained professionals in this field and to minimize technological dependence on large corporations. To achieve this, the chair will focus on attracting talent and offering continuous training, preparing specialists in the latest trends in generative AI and language technology.
Joxerramon Bengoetxea, rector of the EHU, highlighted that the Chair not only strengthens the university’s leadership in the technological field but also provides visibility to minority languages such as Basque in the context of artificial intelligence. So far, the chair has already funded two doctoral theses, demonstrating its commitment to advanced research and offering a series of courses to complement academic training in artificial intelligence and language processing.
The event also included a roundtable titled “Artificial Intelligence and Language Technologies in Business,” where experts discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the local industry in this area. Aitor Soroa concluded by emphasizing that the HiTZ Chair offers a unique opportunity for the Basque industry to maintain its competitiveness and make a significant impact on innovation and technological production.
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