The ALFIE project was presented by Leonardo Martin Abad (BOSCH) at the Jornada de IA Aplicada en la Empresa, a specialized seminar on Artificial Intelligence organized by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and aimed at postgraduate students and researchers. The event, held at the Faculty of Computer Science (UCM), brought together professionals from leading companies in the AI ecosystem, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and BOSCH. Through invited talks and panel discussions, the seminar explored innovation, real-world applications, and regulatory perspectives of Artificial Intelligence in the enterprise. During his presentation, Leonardo Martin Abad introduced ALFIE as an example of how to design and deploy

ALFIE was presented at CLICS 2025 – XVII Congreso Internacional Latina de Comunicación Social, contributing to discussions on democratic and participatory research in ethics and communication. The paper, entitled “People at the Centre of Research: Tools for Democratic and Participatory Research in Ethics and Communication,” was authored by Iris Serrat Roozen, Pilar Orero and Estella Oncins, and was presented at the conference by Iris Serrat Roozen. The presentation emphasised the importance of placing people at the centre of research and design processes, with accessibility embedded as a core principle from the outset. Drawing on the ALFIE project, the contribution showcased a human-driven approach to artificial

On Monday, 8 December, Pilar Orero presented ALFIE in the panel “Implementation of Virtual World Standards: Who Benefits?” at the inaugural UnitedXR Europe event. UnitedXR Europe, the new major European XR gathering created by merging AWE EU and Stereopsia Europe, brought together leaders in extended reality from 8 to 10 December 2025 in Brussels. This first edition united AWE’s renowned exhibition of XR innovators with Stereopsia’s deep expertise in conference programming, European collaboration, and ethical discussions in immersive technologies. During the panel, Pilar Orero shared ALFIE’s latest findings on AI and datasets, advocating for “human-first” research approaches rather than traditional “human-centric” models. Her contribution highlighted

The ALFIE project was presented at the Science Summit 2025 (AIS25), held 3–4 November in Copenhagen, Denmark. AIS25 launched the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), bringing together scientists, industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss a responsible, Europe-centred approach to AI-driven research. Estella Oncins from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona presented the ALFIE poster titled “AI as an Interdisciplinary Enabler: Case Studies and Ethical Challenges” by Zenon Lamprou, Haris Shekeris, Pilar Orero and Konstantinos Avgerinakis. The poster highlights that AI is more than a technical instrument: effective, ethical AI requires interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in domains such as healthcare and climate science. The authors stress

The UAB will present ALFIE at Festival Inclús – Barcelona International Disability Film Festival, an event dedicated to promoting audiovisual works that address functional diversity. The Festival aims to broaden public understanding of disability from new perspectives while fostering accessible audiovisual practices. It also plays a key role in bringing cinema closer to audiences who often encounter barriers to cultural participation. The Official Selection includes short and feature-length films, both fiction and documentary, as well as awards for audiovisual productions created by organisations in the field. In addition to the screenings, the Festival offers a wide range of parallel activities: talks by collaborating entities, professional

The ALFIE consortium held its second General Assembly on November 6 and 7 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The meeting focused on project developments, including the current progress of the ETD Hub, AutoML, and the different use cases. Partners reviewed technical updates and shared insights on ongoing work across all project components. A key part of the discussions centered on aligning the project with ethical and trustworthy AI practices, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act and GDPR. The General Assembly was an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and set the course for ALFIE’s next steps. Follow us for upcoming results and project news in our social media: