We are delighted to share the findings of Biases in Automatic Speech Recognition: Accessibility and Inclusion Barriers in Speech-to-Text Systems, the MA thesis defended by Arunachala Luca de Tena. Inspired by the UAB use case in ALFIE, this research explores how speech-to-text systems can create accessibility barriers that affect the digital inclusion of certain user groups. The study is framed within the European legal framework and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation principle of “leaving no one behind.” Using a qualitative approach, three representative systems (WhatsApp, Apple, and OpenAI) were examined, alongside a literature review of key bias factors such as accent, age, language, background noise,

San Lorenzo de El Escorial, July 21, 2025 — Thirty-nine students from ten European universities are meeting this week at the Exe Victoria Palace Hotel to tackle an ambitious question: how can artificial intelligence serve society in a fair, ethical and socially responsible way? The course, titled “Una Europa’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Challenge for Social Welfare,” is part of the Complutense University of Madrid’s Summer Courses and is organised and funded by Una Europa, Bosch and the ALFIE project. The initiative is co-directed by Ángel González Prieto and Juan Antonio Recio García, professor in the Department of Algebra, Geometry and Topology at UCM

On July 3rd, 2025, the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health (ICAIMH 2025) hosted a powerful keynote titled “When Machines Decide: Ethics and Responsibility in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Delivered by Dr. Juan Antonio Recio García from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the session explored the ethical implications of delegating critical decisions to intelligent systems, particularly in mental health contexts. The talk addressed key issues such as algorithmic transparency, professional oversight, and developer responsibility, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding human dignity in an era where AI technologies are increasingly present in clinical and therapeutic settings. Dr. Recio García also introduced the ALFIE project

We are excited to share that Pilar Orero presented the ALFIE project during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 held in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), WSIS+20 commemorates two decades of international efforts to create inclusive and people-focused digital societies. Pilar contributed to Session 229 – Media and Education for All: Bridging Female Academic Leaders and Society, which highlighted the intersection of academic research, media, education, and societal equity. In her presentation, Pilar introduced ALFIE – (Assessment of Learning technologies and Frameworks for Intelligent and Ethical AI), a research project dedicated to mitigating bias in AI-generated data models. ALFIE is grounded

The 11th EST Congress, The Changing Faces of Translation and Interpreting Studies, was held at the School of Languages, Cultures and Society at the University of Leeds from 30 June to 3 July 2025. As part of the Congress, a workshop titled Industry-Academic Collaboration: Research Impact in Translation and Interpreting Studies was organised and facilitated by Pilar Orero and Anna Matamala, representing the ALFIE consortium. Anna Matamala and Pilar Orero led the session on 30 June, providing a space to discuss how collaboration between academia and industry can boost research impact in the field of translation and interpreting. The workshop highlighted ongoing partnerships at the

On 16 July 2025, Estel·la Oncins from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) will present the possibilities of one of the tools developed within the ALFIE project at the Teaching Innovation Day organised by the UAB School of Engineering. The event will take place from 10:00 to 14:00 in the Sala de Graus. AI participatory learning tools, such as ETD Hub, play a key role in creating more dynamic, personalised, efficient and engaging learning environments. These tools help address the diverse needs of learners and enable educators to focus on the human aspects of teaching. This presentation will highlight how ALFIE supports innovative practices in