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Krasni novi um: A New TV Series on Artificial Intelligence (in Slovene)New!!
On September 29, TV Slovenija launched Krasni novi um (Brave New Mind), a weekly series exploring AI from many angles, including ethics, personal data, how the technology works, and its opportunities and pitfalls. The series is hosted by Nina Cijan in the studio and Alen Mastnak in the field. Marko Grobelnik of the Jožef Stefan […]
Are We on the Brink of Uncontrollable AI? (in Slovene)New!!
In recent weeks, leaders and former employees of major tech companies have issued increasingly alarming statements that AI models are slipping out of control and that development should slow down. Delo asked two Slovenian AI experts, Marko Grobelnik and Ivan Bratko, to comment on these claims and on how real the risk of losing control […]
AI: A Magic Wand or an Existential Risk? (in Slovene)New!!
At the 61st Draga study days in Opčine near Trieste, Marko Grobelnik joined a panel on AI as a driver of epochal change, alongside professor Andrej Flogie and entrepreneur Jan Macarol, moderated by Breda Susič. Grobelnik said the real technological break happened only in the last three years, when AI moved from the background of […]
China Bets on Homegrown Chips and Robots in the AI Race (in Slovene)New!!
Bloomberg Adria looked at China’s national AI strategy, built around Huawei, domestic chip production and robotics, with Beijing supporting its AI sector on the stock market. The article draws on Marko Grobelnik, AI researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute and one of Slovenia’s leading AI experts. He points out that China’s chip industry still lacks […]
Slovenia in 2061: A Look Into a Future of Climate Change and AI (in Slovene)
Four experts recently shared their predictions for Slovenia in the year 2061, detailing how climate change, technology, and social shifts will reshape daily life over the next 35 years. A major focus of their vision involves artificial intelligence and the job market. AI expert Marko Grobelnik warns that society is moving toward a reality where […]
Even AI Can't Predict Which Way a Football Will Bounce (in Slovene)
Modern football is packed with data, using algorithms to track everything from a player's fitness to the probability of a goal. Yet, despite all this technology, the sport remains beautifully unpredictable. Speaking with the Slovenian media outlet Delo, Marko Grobelnik, a leading AI researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute, highlighted a fascinating contrast between artificial […]
Global Experts Gather in Paris for International Conference on Safe and Ethical AI (in slovene)
PARIS – The second international conference of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI) recently concluded at UNESCO headquarters. The event focused on establishing global governance and safety standards for rapidly evolving AI technologies. Key contributor Marko Grobelnik, a leading expert from the Jožef Stefan Institute and IRCAI, played a pivotal role in […]
Nvidia’s Newest Chip Shifts the AI Race
The global competition for artificial intelligence supremacy has reached a new milestone with the arrival of Nvidia’s H200 chip. Experts believe this hardware will be a deciding factor in how quickly companies and nations can develop next-generation AI systems. Marko Grobelnik, AI researcher from the Jožef Stefan Institute, weighed in on the significance of these […]
The Global AI Race: Marko Grobelnik on the Path to Superintelligence
In episode 208 of the AIDEA podcast, host Klemen Selakovič speaks with Marko Grobelnik, an AI researcher from the Jožef Stefan Institute and a global expert on digital transformation. The conversation, titled "A World with Superintelligence, Robotization, and the Global AI Race," explores the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society.
Strategic Access to AI: Slovenia's Path to Innovation
In a recent interview for Siol.net, Marko Grobelnik, a researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute, emphasized that access to high-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become a critical strategic issue. As the US and China dominate the global AI landscape, Grobelnik supports the Slovenian government's plan to establish a national AI platform. The proposed platform […]