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Enhancing Accessible, Ethical and Unbiased AI. Funded by
@HorizonEU
under GA 101177912
https://alfie-project.eu/
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Wrapping up the year thinking about how AI can earn trust, support inclusion, and spark curiosity, without losing sight of the people it’s meant to serve.

Thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey. See you in 2026 ✨

#EthicalAI #HumanCentredTech #Accessibility
Festive digital card in teal and white. The title reads “(A)I Wonder Campaign” alongside the ALFIE logo. The design highlights values around human-centred, ethical, and trustworthy AI, with a seasonal greeting looking ahead to 2026. Hashtags reference AI wonder, ethical AI, and accessibility. The European Union funding logo appears at the bottom, alongside the ALFIE project website.
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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(A)I Wonder – Reflection #5 💭

This week we reflect on the role of law in guiding responsible AI.
How can legal expertise strengthen ethics and accountability?

⬇️ Share your thoughts
More: alfie-project.eu

#AIWonderCampaign #Reflection5 #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics #AIGovernance
ALFIE project graphic with a teal border. At the top it reads ‘(A)I Wonder Campaign’. It features the name Eve Gaumond, LLB, LLM, and a highlighted question. The ALFIE logo appears at the top right. At the bottom are the EU funding logo and the website alfie-project.eu.
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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ALFIE at AIS25 🌍

Ethical, accessible and truly impactful AI starts with strong governance and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

More: tinyurl.com/4wsnhusw

#ALFIE #AIS25 #RAISE #AI #EthicsInAI #Accessibility #AIforScience
Wide-angle view of the AIS25 conference stage in a large auditorium. Three large projection screens display presentation slides with red backgrounds. A speaker stands at a podium center-left, two chairs and a small table are arranged stage-right. The audience silhouettes are visible in the foreground and blue stage lighting washes the back wall. Overhead stage lights and suspended equipment are visible near the ceiling.” Two people stand in front of a research poster at a conference poster session. A presenter on the right points to the poster while the attendee on the left reads a printed handout. The poster title reads ‘AI as an Interdisciplinary Enabler: Case Studies and Ethical Challenges’ and includes illustrated icons for healthcare and environment. Both people wear conference lanyards
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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(A)I Wonder — Reflection #4 💭

AI doesn’t just learn from data. It learns from what’s missing too.

Prof. Dr Birgit Phillips reflects on how inclusion at the data level shapes ethical, equitable AI.

🔗 alfie-project.eu
A graphic with a teal border and the ALFIE logo in the top right corner. Text reads: “(A)I Wonder Campaign. @Prof. Dr Birgit Phillips, MA, MSc. (A)I wonder… Whose voices and experiences are missing in today’s training datasets? And what real-world consequences does that absence create?” The bottom includes the European Union logo with the text “Funded by the European Union” and “alfie-project.eu”.
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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🎥 UAB will present ALFIE at Festival Inclús, Barcelona’s International Disability Film Festival.

ALFIE is featured in the roundtable “AI, Multilingualism and Accessibility in the European Audiovisual Sector”.

Details here: tinyurl.com/3euedhre
A close-up image of a person’s blue-green eye with detailed skin texture and eyelashes. On the left, blue text announces the ‘XIII Festival Internacional de Cinema i Discapacitat de Barcelona’ with a circular ‘INCLÚS’ logo. At the bottom, white text reads ‘El cinema també s’escolta pels ulls.’ On the right, a blue box displays the event dates and locations: ‘Del 3 al 15 de desembre a CaixaForum, Cinemes Girona i Centre Civic La Sedeta.
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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The #ALFIEProject partners gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 6 and 7 for the 2nd General Assembly.
They reviewed progress in ETD Hub, AutoML, and Use Cases, and focused on aligning practices with the EU AI Act and GDPR.
🔗 [https://shorturl.at/bdsvX]
#AIethics #TrustworthyAI
ALFIE project partners standing together outside the CERTH headquarters in Thessaloniki, Greece, in front of a red-brick wall with the Greek sign for the National Centre for Research and Technology Development. ALFIE project members attending the AI Ethics and Data Management Workshop at CERTH headquarters, seated around a large conference table with a presentation screen displaying “AI ethics & assessment frameworks for trustworthy AI.” ALFIE consortium members gathered on the steps outside CERTH headquarters in Thessaloniki, Greece, during the project’s second General Assembly.
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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💭 (A)I Wonder #3

Immersive technologies are reshaping the way we connect, learn, and experience the world. But as they evolve, how can we ensure they remain accessible and inclusive for everyone?

#AIWonder #ALFIEProject #EthicalAI #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #AIForGood #ImmersiveTech
Graphic with teal border and ALFIE logo. Text reads: “(A)I Wonder Campaign — @Dr Estella Oncins — (A)I wonder... How can AI be included in immersive environments (like VR or AR) with accessibility in mind? Are the needs of all citizens considered in immersive environments? Funded by the European Union. alfie-project.eu.”
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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AI can empower children, but it must also protect them.

How can we safeguard the privacy of those with specific needs while keeping tech inclusive and supportive?

💭 Join the #AIWonder conversation.

#EthicalAI #ALFIEProject #DigitalInclusion
Teal-bordered (A)I Wonder Campaign image featuring @Maud Stiernet’s question: “In terms of privacy, how do you think children with specific needs can best be protected? Do we have sufficient requirements and protections?” Includes ALFIE Project and EU logos, with alfie-project.eu at the bottom.
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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💭 Introducing our first (A)I Wonder reflection!

Should chatbots return their focus to learning, or evolve to meet wider socio-emotional needs?

What mandatory inclusion standards should guide chatbot design?

Let’s talk about ethical, inclusive AI.

#AIWonder #ALFIEProject #EthicalAI #AIforGood
Image for the (A)I Wonder Campaign by ALFIE. The text reads: “(A)I Wonder Campaign. @Christa Schmid-Meier, MA, MEd. In my research on a learning platform, I found chatbot use was hardly learning-focused; most centred on personal or social issues, with clear barriers to inclusion in terms of format and content. (A)I wonder… Should chatbots focus back on learning, or be designed to meet broader socio-emotional needs—and what mandatory inclusion standards should guide chatbot design?” Logos of the European Union and ALFIE appear at the bottom, with the website alfie-project.eu.
October 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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ALFIE joined #DigitalUNGA to explore how AI can empower humanity — ethically and inclusively. 🌍

Now we’re launching (A)I Wonder / #AIWonder: a campaign to question, imagine, and reimagine AI for good.
Read more: shorturl.at/Fm3cf

#ALFIE #AIForGood #InnovationForImpact #DigitalUNGA
Screenshot from the ALFIE Affiliate Session showing a slide titled “Participants,” with photos of five panelists and additional participants visible in the virtual meeting bar.
October 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Last Friday, ALFIE joined the European Researchers’ Night 2025:
✨ Nicosia (CY) – inspiring young researchers
✨ CosmoCaixa, Barcelona – AI aligned with human needs
✨ UAB Cerdanyola – hands-on ethical AI
A night full of energy & curiosity
Read more: shorturl.at/MDMgv
#ERN2025 #ALFIEProject #EthicalAI
1- Two women standing side by side in front of a CosmoCaixa projection that reads “La nit de la recerca / Bringing researchers into the light.” On the left: Pilar Orero, wearing a yellow-and-green striped long-sleeve shirt and jeans; on the right: Sarah Anne McDonagh, wearing a black top and light-colored pants. 2- Four people smiling in front of an information stand. From left to right: Assumpció Malgosa (Vice-Rector for Research) wearing a fuchsia T-shirt, Aikaterini Tsaousi wearing a navy blue T-shirt, Estella Oncins also in a navy blue T-shirt, and Javier Lafuente (Rector of UAB) wearing a light blue shirt. 3- Exhibition booth at Researchers’ Night in Nicosia, Cyprus. Zenon Lamprou from Catalink, is seated and interacting with a driving simulation on a screen, while another person stands nearby. The booth displays banners for the ALFIE project (Assessment of Learning technologies and Frameworks for Intelligent and Ethical AI) and Catalink, with a sign above in Greek reading: “Driver Monitoring System with Physiological Sensors.” Zenon Lamprou from Catalink speaks to a gathered crowd at the Researchers’ Night in Nicosia. Attendees of different ages watch a driving simulation on a screen, demonstrating driver monitoring with physiological sensors.
September 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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✨ ALFIE at #UNGA80! ✨

Join us for our session:
“A Digital Tool Towards Understanding Ethical & Legal Applications of AI”
📅 Fri 26 Sept
🕚 11:00 CET
🔗 www.itu.int/initiatives/...
Schedule of events - Digital@UNGA
Find here the tentative schedule for Digital@UNGA flagship and affiliate events, subject to change. All times are in New York local time (EDT)
www.itu.int
September 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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🎤 New from ALFIE!
Arunachala Luca de Tena’s MA dissertation on biases in human voice interaction shows how speech-to-text systems can exclude users through bias in accents, age, or speech impairments.

👉 Full story: bit.ly/3JTENaB
Person holding a transparent digital tablet displaying colorful sound wave graphics, symbolizing voice recognition technology. Image by Freepik.
September 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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At Complutense Summer School, 39 students from ten European universities joined forces to explore how AI can serve society, ethically and responsibly.
Thanks to @UnaEuropa, Bosch, and the ALFIE Project, they’re shaping the future of tech for social good.
🔗 bit.ly/451E2mI
#AIForGood #Bosch #UnaEuropa
A classroom setting during a summer course at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with a speaker presenting on AI in sensory recognition to a group of attentive students seated at tables with laptops; the room features elegant decor, a chandelier, and sponsor banners including Bosch.
July 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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🧠 At #ICAIMH2025, Dr. Juan Antonio Recio García shared When Machines Decide, a keynote on AI ethics, responsibility & dignity in mental health care.
He also presented the ALFIE project on responsible AI.
Full recap: 🔗 bit.ly/40oMew3
#EthicalAI #MentalHealthTech
Dr. Juan Antonio Recio García presents in a classroom during ICAIMH 2025. He stands beside a projected slide featuring the ALFIE project and a group photo of the research team. Attendees are seated, listening, and some are taking photos or notes.
July 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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ALFIE was at the UN #AI4Good Summit in Geneva! 🌐
Pilar Orero urged inclusive data and ethical AI governance.
Zenon Lamprou presented AI for Drowsiness Detection in Road Safety, sparking strong crowd interest.
AI is a tool for impact, not just theory.
#AIForGood #RoadSafety #ALFIE
Pilar Orero and Zenon Lamprou smiling together at the AI for Good Global Summit, both wearing event badges and yellow lanyards. Zenon Lamprou is presenting on stage, standing at a podium with a large screen behind displaying the ALFIE project logo and a QR code.
July 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Great to see ALFIE highlighted at the EST Congress workshop on Industry-Academic Collaboration! 30 participants, hands-on exercises, real impact. Thanks to Pilar Orero & Anna Matamala for showcasing ALFIE as a collaboration success story!
#TranslationStudies #ResearchImpact #ALFIE
Pilar Orero speaking during the Industry-Academic Collaboration workshop at the EST Congress 2025, with the ALFIE project logo displayed on the screen behind her.
July 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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📅 16 July | Estel·la Oncins (UAB) presents an ALFIE tool at UAB Teaching Innovation Day (10:00–14:00, Sala de Graus)!
ETD Hub and other AI learning tools boost dynamic, personalised and inclusive education.
🔗 bit.ly/3GfWkbF
#ALFIE #AI #EdTech #InclusiveEducation #UAB
Illustration of a woman reading a book outdoors with mathematical formulas above her head. Text on the right reads: ‘Programa de la Jornada d’Innovació Docent, Escola d’Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 16 de Juliol 2025. De 10:00 a 14:00. Sala de Graus.’ Enginyeria UAB logo at the bottom.”
June 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Pilar Orero (UAB) at UN Virtual Worlds Day:
📢 “Bias in data = bias in digital spaces.”
She stressed ethical, inclusive approaches to building virtual worlds.
Read more on her talk from Turin: bit.ly/3SVIBJQ
#VirtualWorldsDay #EthicalAI #Inclusion #DigitalFutures
Photos: ©ITU/M. Minotti
A large group of international participants stands on a green lawn, posing for a group photo during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day in Turin, Italy. The photo includes men and women of diverse backgrounds, some wearing blue ITU shirts, with trees and a fence visible in the background. The ITU logo is in the top right corner. Pilar Orero speaks into a handheld microphone while seated during a panel at the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day. She is wearing a white shirt and black pants, gesturing with her left hand as she addresses the audience. A white chair and another participant are partially visible beside her. The ITU logo is seen in the top right corner.
June 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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🚨 AI Professionals & Researchers – we need your voice!

Take a 5–7 min survey on how ethical AI principles are actually used in real-world development. Help shape future guidance on #ResponsibleAI.

🔗 bit.ly/3FFdijc
✅ Anonymous & quick
📣 Spread the word!

#AIethics #TrustworthyAI #HorizonEurope
Promotional image for the ALFIE survey on Responsible AI. The top displays the ALFIE logo. Large bold text reads 'Participate in Our Survey!' followed by italicized subheading 'Help Shape Trustworthy AI'. Below, it states: '5–7 minutes • Anonymous. For AI professionals, researchers & developers.' Instructions say 'Scan the QR or click the link in the description to participate!' A QR code is centered at the bottom for accessing the survey.
May 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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🧠 A new article aligned with ALFIE’s goals is out now in Expert Systems.
It explores how LLMs + AutoML can improve the ethics and reliability of ML code.
💡 With contributions from our University of Brighton partners.
📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#AI #LLM #AutoML #NLP #AlfieProject
Illustration of a stylized human brain connected to various icons representing artificial intelligence and machine learning processes. The brain is composed of interconnected nodes and lines, symbolizing a neural network. Around it are icons including data servers, speech bubbles, puzzle pieces, gears, bar charts, and code snippets, all in shades of purple, red, and pink. The design conveys themes of AI, LLMs, NLP, and automation. Attribution text at the bottom reads: "Image by Freepik – www.freepik.com".
June 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Pilar Orero closed the virtual Eyes4Access Workshop at ETRA’25 with a keynote on eye-tracking and ethical AI for inclusive virtual worlds.
She also raised concerns about bias and quality in AI-generated code.

📖 Read more: bit.ly/3SDl9kk
#ETRA25 #Accessibility #InclusiveTech #AI #HCI #XR #ALFIE
A screenshot of a virtual conference presentation titled “Intelligent, Accessible, and Fair Virtual Worlds with a little help from ET” by Pilar Orero. The talk was part of the Eyes4Access Workshop held on 29 May 2025 at ETRA’25 in Tokyo, Japan. The slide includes Pilar Orero’s contact email (pilar.orero@uab.cat) and logos from UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), ClearClimate, and TransMedia Catalonia. On the right, a Microsoft Teams interface shows Pilar Orero's video feed and several participant boxes labeled “ACM Conference 31” and “ACM Conference 33.” A smaller inset slide titled “Why the title” appears, showing the ALFIE logo and a photo of a man.
June 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Sharing a resource from the European Disability Forum (EDF)!
📘 “A Disability-Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Act” is a guide to track how the EU AI Act is implemented—with persons with disabilities at its core.
📥 Link: bit.ly/4kiqqtL
#Accessibility #AI #DisabilityRights #EDF #InclusiveTech
A disability-inclusive Artificial Intelligence Act: A guide to monitor implementation in your country - European Disability Forum
The European Disability Forum (EDF) has created a comprehensive guide to support organisations of persons with disabilities in understanding, implementing, and monitoring the European Union’s Artifici...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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🚨 AI Professionals & Researchers – we need your voice!

Take a 5–7 min survey on how ethical AI principles are actually used in real-world development. Help shape future guidance on #ResponsibleAI.

🔗 bit.ly/3FFdijc
✅ Anonymous & quick
📣 Spread the word!

#AIethics #TrustworthyAI #HorizonEurope
Promotional image for the ALFIE survey on Responsible AI. The top displays the ALFIE logo. Large bold text reads 'Participate in Our Survey!' followed by italicized subheading 'Help Shape Trustworthy AI'. Below, it states: '5–7 minutes • Anonymous. For AI professionals, researchers & developers.' Instructions say 'Scan the QR or click the link in the description to participate!' A QR code is centered at the bottom for accessing the survey.
May 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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🤝 UCAM Joins ALFIE for Ethical & Inclusive AI
After a meeting between Profs. Orero (UAB) and Subiela (UCAM), new joint initiatives are in progress, including a student-focused webinar and a major international workshop in Madrid.
📖 Full post via ALFIE: tinyurl.com/4n5w6zeb
#EthicalAI #PlainLanguage
A screenshot of a video call featuring two people. The main participant, Blas Subiela, a man with dark curly hair and a beard, is wearing a white shirt and black headphones. He is seated in a room with a wooden bookcase behind him, which contains books, model sailboats, and various decorative items. The second participant, Pilar Orero, appears in a smaller window at the top of the screen and is a woman wearing glasses and a striped top, smiling at the camera.
May 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM