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.

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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 ...

IMFD brought together professionals from the R&D ecosystem for the first workshop, “Know Your Data: An Essential Step Toward AI”

The event, held at the Santiago Metropolitan Hub, provided concrete tools for analyzing and organizing an organization’s data before incorporating artificial intelligence into its processes. The workshop …

Researchers from the University of Chile and Leiden University explored new opportunities for collaboration in computer science and AI

The meeting was chaired by Aidan Hogan, a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science (DCC) at the University of Chile and deputy director of the IMFD, and brought together researchers …

The University of Chile unveiled dashAI, a Chilean platform that allows users to work without sharing data

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, through its Data and Artificial Intelligence Initiative (IDIA), has released free and open-source software that …

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