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Connecting AI research and industry: Digital Futures at WASP Academia and Industry Days 2026

15/10/2026

How can AI research translate into meaningful impact for Sweden? This question was at the…

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The right to shape AI

12/10/2026

In a society where AI services are increasingly being introduced across welfare sectors—and where citizens…

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09/10/2026

How and why the Nobel Prize is awarded: Sten Grillner shares insights from neuroscience A…

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From the classroom to the wider public: Digital Futures welcomed visitors during Nobel Calling 2026

09/10/2026

On 7 October, Digital Futures opened its doors to school students and the general public,…

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Does AI make us stupid? Experts explore how AI is changing human abilities

06/10/2026

As artificial intelligence becomes part of research, education, workplaces and everyday life, an important question…

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French business delegation explores Sweden’s collaborative innovation model

02/10/2026

On 29 September, Digital Futures welcomed Business Sweden and a delegation of French industrial leaders…

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WASP secures continued funding through 2034

21/09/2026

The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) will continue through 2034, following a…

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Paul Walton reflects on an interdisciplinary stay at Digital Futures

18/09/2026

As his time as Scholar-in-Residence at Digital Futures comes to an end, Professor Paul Walton…

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A summer of research and exchange: Steffen Leonhardt at Digital Futures

16/09/2026

This summer, Professor Steffen Leonhardt from RWTH Aachen University joined Digital Futures as a Scholar-in-Residence…

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Shanghai AI research and innovation delegation visits Digital Futures

15/09/2026

On 15 September, Digital Futures welcomed a delegation from Shanghai. Exploring opportunities for collaboration During…

Swiss Federal Communications Commission visits Digital Futures

10/09/2026

On 10 September, Digital Futures welcomed a delegation from the Swiss Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) for a…

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CASPT/Transit Data 2027 to bring public transport researchers and practitioners to Stockholm: Call for papers – submit by 16 October

08/09/2026

From 21–24 June 2027, Stockholm will host the 17th International Conference on Advanced Systems in Public…

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Exploring AI for healthcare and society: KI master’s students visit Digital Futures

07/09/2026

Led by Elham Rostami, Director of HumanLab at Karolinska Institutet, a group of master’s students…

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From KTH to the racetrack: Filippo takes autonomous racing to the next level at UC Berkeley

31/08/2026

This summer, KTH student Filippo Di Fiore has gained first-hand experience of cutting-edge autonomous racing…

Poster for Nordic AI Cup (17-20 Sept 2026). Open to Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students. Includes a QR code and logos for Ambolt AI and WASP. Text encourages building AI, competing, and networking.

The Nordic AI Cup

28/08/2026

The Nordic AI Cup aims to inspire the next generation of AI talent by giving students…

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Gia Destouni elected Fellow of the International Academy of Artificial Intelligence Sciences

27/08/2026

Georgia (Gia) Destouni, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Stockholm University and Guest Professor…

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