Another Round of Shiny Moments
As we enjoy the hospitality of Carinthia, we hand the microphone to Meinrad Höfferer, Director of the local Economic Chamber.
Höfferer highlights Carinthia’s transformation from a low-cost labor region to a hub of technological innovation. A significant milestone was Infineon’s establishment in Villach, contributing key technologies to Microsoft’s Xbox 360.
Now, we dive right back into another round of Shiny Moments, where visionary minds share their game-changing ideas.
First up, Nicholas Opie, a biomedical engineer and neural interface expert, discusses “the latest in neuro-technology”.
Opie and Synchron are developing devices that connect minds to computers, aiding disabled patients in regaining mobility. Inspired by early biomedical devices like cochlear implants, Opie has advanced neuro-tech with support from major investors like the Gates Foundation and Bezos Expeditions.
Next, Ramin Hasani, co-founder and CEO of Liquid AI, explores “The Road to Artificial General Intelligence.”
Hasani’s work with liquid neural networks - flexible AI algorithms inspired by biological neural systems - enables dynamic and complex tasks like autonomous navigation and real-time decision-making.
Finally, Violeta Vasileva, Partnership Manager & Researcher at Mimic Productions, dives into “Digital Humans and Their Role in Society.”
She highlights the creation of lifelike digital avatars through generative AI, capable of real-time conversations and adaptive responses