We are a scientific center that conducts interdisciplinary research on fundamental data issues, ranging from its origin to its use and social impact.
We bring together academics from the fields of computer science, statistics, political science, and communications from the Pontifical Catholic University and the University of Chile, as well as the Federico Santa María, Concepción, Talca, Adolfo Ibáñez, and U. Mayor universities.
IMFD INNOVATION
DIRECTORATE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Our goal is to apply the most effective techniques, based on cutting-edge science and technology, to extract value from data, promoting the development of Chile and the region, providing data solutions for industry, the public sector, and society. What sets us apart is our ability to link scientific knowledge with engineering ...
Sebastián Ferrada, an IMFD researcher on AI in the classroom: “We need to develop criteria and explore alternative forms of assessment—it can no longer be just about grades.”
Scholars Sebastián Ferrada and John Atkinson analyzed the impact of artificial intelligence on work and education, emphasizing that critical thinking, professional judgment, and …
Study Using CEP Survey Data Tests Surveys Answered by Artificial Intelligence: They Are Less Accurate in Chile Than in the U.S.
The study, published in EPJ Data Science, evaluated the "silicon sampling" technique, which replaces real respondents with responses simulated using artificial intelligence. In Chile, the models showed lower accuracy with …
In an interview with Cooperativa Ciencia, Juan , director of the IMFD, discussed the 2026 Alonzo Church Prize and how AI is transforming programmer training
Juan , director of the Millennium Institute Foundational Research on Data IMFD) and a professor at the Catholic University (UC), spoke with Cooperativa Ciencia about the research behind the award presented …
