Introducing the ALFIE Project On the 4th of October, the EU funded project ALFIE had its pre-Kick off Meeting online. ALFIE (grant number  101177912) stands for Assessment of Learning technologies and Frameworks for Intelligent and Ethical AI and it will run for the next three years. The ALFIE project will create an ecosystem that combines advanced AI technology with ethical standards, ensuring that the resulting AI systems are not only high-performing but also fair, transparent, and free from bias. The project focuses on building two key components: EthiTech Dialogue Hub (ETD-Hub): A platform for dialogue and collaboration where AI experts, policymakers, legal professionals, and citizens can

ALFIE at the ITU:  Paving the Way for Trustworthy AI in Europe The recently launched ALFIE project was presented at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Intersector Rapporteur Group Audiovisual Media Accessibility by Professor Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona).   The IRA-AVA focuses on enhancing accessibility across the audiovisual sector. Founded in 2013, it aims to develop recommendation for access systems that support media accessibility across platforms like broadcasting, cable, and online services. The group collaborates with industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and standardisation organisations. Why ALFIE? ALFIE’s mission is ambitious yet crucial in today’s digital landscape. The project will establish two main pillars to guide AI