Discover Artificial Intelligence: Mateo Valero Explores AI's Power, Science, and Future

This event, part of Foro TELOS, features renowned supercomputing researcher Mateo Valero discussing the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on science, society, and power structures. The discussion touches upon the ethical and societal implications of AI development and its transformative potential.

This event, part of the Foro TELOS series and linked to the latest issue of Revista TELOS, features Mateo Valero, a world-renowned researcher in supercomputing and director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. Valero will discuss the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, comparing its societal impact to that of Einstein's relativity or Darwin's evolution. The discussion delves into the creation and control of AI, the advancements in major global research labs, and how AI is reshaping our lives, scientific progress, and society. It highlights the role of powerful supercomputers like MareNostrum 5 and raises critical questions about who truly holds power in the digital age, referencing Valero's assertion that a few tech companies' leaders 'govern the world.' The event also underscores the importance of digital rights and the ongoing efforts to promote them. The initiative is organized within the framework of the Observatory of Digital Rights by Fundación Telefónica in collaboration with Red.es, aiming to foster a better understanding of AI's complex role. Attendees are encouraged to consider the future implications of this rapidly evolving technology and the societal tensions it may generate. The event was held on January 22, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30.

This was a past event. A recording is available in the media library and on YouTube. The latest issue of Revista TELOS related to the event can be downloaded.