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 aims to provide citizens and businesses with access to premium AI models rather than just free, less reliable versions. According to Grobelnik, this initiative would lower the entry barriers for startups and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation across various fields—from technology to the humanities. While highlighting the immense potential for AI to aid healthcare, education, and business, Grobelnik also warned of the risks. He noted that AI poses unprecedented threats to democracy through the creation of deepfakes and advanced information attacks. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of adapting the education system and the labor market to the exponential growth of these technologies, urging society to embrace AI tools proactively to harness their benefits while mitigating risks.
The past year has marked a historic turning point for artificial intelligence, as it transitioned from a specialized tool to a central pillar of global geopolitics and daily life. The article highlights that while AI offers immense potential for productivity and scientific breakthroughs, it has also become a "digital arms race" between global superpowers, particularly the US and China. The discussion focuses on the tension between rapid innovation and the urgent need for regulation, as seen in the European Union's AI Act. Marko Grobelnik, AI researcher from the Jožef Stefan Institute and a global expert on AI governance, provides a critical perspective in the article. He emphasizes that we are currently in a "wild west" phase of AI development, where technology is outpacing legal frameworks.
In a move to bolster digital sovereignty and technological advancement, Slovenia is preparing to launch a national generative artificial intelligence platform. The initiative, recently announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to provide all Slovenian citizens with free access to advanced AI tools. Speaking on the RTV Slovenija podcast Ob osmih, AI expert Marko Grobelnik from the Jožef Stefan Institute highlighted the strategic importance of this project. The platform is specifically designed to support the development of high-tech solutions in the Slovenian language, ensuring that the local linguistic and cultural context is preserved in the age of global AI giants.
In a recent analysis, Marko Grobelnik, a digital champion and AI researcher from the Jožef Stefan Institute, explores whether the massive global investments in artificial intelligence—surpassing $400 billion—are leading toward a revolutionary breakthrough or a speculative bubble.
In a recent episode of the Jezikanje podcast on Val 202, Dr. Kaja Dobrovoljc, a computational linguist from the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan Institute, shared fascinating findings regarding the nuances of the Slovenian language. Dr. Dobrovoljc’s research highlights that spoken Slovenian is often less syntactically diverse compared to its written form. Her studies reveal that people tend to self-correct more frequently during private conversations than in public speaking. Interestingly, the data also suggests that men self-correct more often than women during speech. These insights provide a deeper understanding of how linguistic patterns shift depending on the medium and social context.
At this years SiKDD conference, Živa Hegler and her co-authors have been awarded the "Best Paper Award" for the paper titled "Predicting Ski Jumps Using State-Space Model". The paper is available online: https://aile3.ijs.si/dunja/SiKDD2025/Papers/IS2024_-_SIKDD_2025_paper_30.pdf
