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Julia, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, is transforming the tourism industry and daily life in Rome. Developed with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience, Julia uses AI to offer personalized services, simplify tourist navigation, and provide real-time information, making it an indispensable tool for anyone exploring the Ital...

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Francesco Frisari’s innovative short film “The Prompt” is making waves in the international festival circuit, garnering prestigious recognition including the Best AI Film Award at the New York Shorts International Film Festival and an Official Selection at the renowned Turin Film Festival (42TFF). The 14-minute experimental animation film, which cl...

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In 2024, Italy’s startup ecosystem is thriving, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Several groundbreaking startups are making their mark, showcasing innovative solutions across various industries. The rise of these AI-driven startups signals a promising future for Italy, as it strengthens its position as a hub for innovation...

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Dear friends, 2024 has been another year full of very interesting people, topics, meetings for us at We the Italians. The eleventh book, the ninth annual yearbook, is available for you: a nice Christmas gift, with the twelve interviews from 2024 on twelve different topics that have in common Italy and the United States. We hope you will buy and giv...

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December 12 2024 Centro Studi Americani, Roma, Italy

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December 2024 The #ItalianAmerican community and social media, metaverse and artificial intelligence  

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While in 2024 We the Italians took its first steps into the metaverse and the use of artificial intelligence, one of the innovations of 2025 for us will be a more effective and comprehensive approach to social media. We look at new technologies and the future with curiosity, interest and confidence. There is one person in the Italian American commu...

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A new version of Italy's response to ChatGPT, Minerva, was presented at Rome's La Sapienza University Tuesday. The new AI system is called Minerva7B, where 7B stands for 7 billion parameters, more than double the previous one. It has been designed by a team led by Roberto Navigli of the Natural Language Processing of Sapienza. Accessible to all her...

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It took over 400,000 high-resolution images and an enormous amount of data, equivalent to 22 petabytes—around 5 million DVDs—to complete the digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica. The project, titled "San Pietro: AI-Enhanced Experience," was born two years ago from a meeting between Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, head of the Fabbrica di San Pietro, and Br...

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Artificial intelligence has become increasingly central, which is the reason why we have made it a priority on the agenda of the Italian G7 Presidency and in Europe. Its impact affects not only our lives, our societies, our economies, but also international relations and security strategies themselves. Artificial intelligence confronts us with impo...

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