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1,389 nominations for the third season of the VinFuture Prize

23 May 2023

1,389 nominations for the third season of the VinFuture Prize

The 2023 VinFuture Prize’s nominations come from respected scientists and organizations from 90 countries and territories across six continents. Leading in the number of nominators are scientists from the Americas with 30.3%, followed by Asia (28.6%), Africa (9.5%), and Oceania (6.8%). Europe has shown impressive growth, with 24.8% of the nominating partners – 1.5 times […]
Professor Mônica Cotta: Strive to excel in scientific endeavors and maintain honesty

20 May 2023

Professor Mônica Cotta: Strive to excel in scientific endeavors and maintain honesty

Passion for physics – My opening question will be very simple: Why physics? And how have you developed and nurtured your passion for physics? – Professor Cotta: I’ve always loved science. As a kid, I didn’t recognize it as science. I vividly remember when the Americans landed on the moon, it was truly amazing for […]
Is ChatGPT ready for the world? AI experts discuss loopholes and potential solutions

19 May 2023

Is ChatGPT ready for the world? AI experts discuss loopholes and potential solutions

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. The latest phenomenon, ChatGPT from OpenAI, has become a tipping point that quickly spiked to over 100 million users in just two months, according to The Guardian, and has stunned the world with its ability to produce high-quality answers to complex topics. […]
“This filtration system does not require electricity”

16 May 2023

“This filtration system does not require electricity”

Read the original article on Water & Wastewater Asia. India’s northern state of Punjab is known as the country’s breadbasket, due to its groundwater which flows down from the Himalayas. Much of that water, however, is contaminated with naturally occurring arsenic and iron. People who rely on well water in rural areas, especially poorer members […]
Nominate Your Breakthrough Innovations: VinFuture Prize Call for Nominations in Final Stretch

13 May 2023

Nominate Your Breakthrough Innovations: VinFuture Prize Call for Nominations in Final Stretch

Professor Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, introduced the prize as a new set of awards that recognizes the impact of fundamental advances in science and engineering in improving lives and sustainability globally. As Professor Friend stated, “We do want as many nominations as possible, both within areas that are obviously recognized but also […]
Revolutionizing AI: What to expect in Large Language Models’ impact on Low-Resource Languages

11 May 2023

Revolutionizing AI: What to expect in Large Language Models’ impact on Low-Resource Languages

Large Language Models (LLMs) have been on the verge of revolutionizing Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a recent interview, Dr. Xuedong Huang, Technical Specialist and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Azure AI, and Dr. Bui Hai Hung, CEO of VinAi, emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities. and understand the challenges AI presents, especially for languages with […]
Professor Soumitra Dutta: Protect human values during the AI explosion

8 May 2023

Professor Soumitra Dutta: Protect human values during the AI explosion

Read the first part of the interview here. – In your opinion, what emerging technologies do you think will shape the future of work and business over the next decade? How can organizations prepare for these changes? – Professor Dutta: One challenge in information technology is that progress is accelerating, and people often fail to […]
Professor Alta Schutte: Where there is a will, there is a way!

2 May 2023

Professor Alta Schutte: Where there is a will, there is a way!

Read more: Professor Alta Schutte: VinFuture Prize Creates Fantastic Opportunities For Scientists To Engage Globally A role model female scientist – Your career has been associated with both developed and developing countries, namely Australia and South Africa, respectively. What finally brought you to Australia? – Professor Schutte: Firstly, I would like to thank the VinFuture […]
The 2023 VinFuture Foundation’s Second Newsletter

29 April 2023

The 2023 VinFuture Foundation’s Second Newsletter

Dear Distinguished Guests, I am delighted to introduce the second newsletter of the year 2023 for the VinFuture Foundation. In the past few months, we have witnessed significant developments, and we are eager to share them with you. Our second and final “Call for Nominations” webinar in 2023 was a resounding success, with nearly 150 […]
Professor Soumitra Dutta: Prizes such as the VinFuture Prize stimulate investment in science and technology

21 April 2023

Professor Soumitra Dutta: Prizes such as the VinFuture Prize stimulate investment in science and technology

– Can you share a bit about how your research and expertise align with this mission, and what insights you bring to the VinFuture Prize Council? – Professor Dutta: I have a deep understanding of digital technologies, having earned a PhD in computer science, and diverse business and social science experience, working at the intersection […]

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