Paraguay's Immersive Experiences Laboratory (EXPYLAB) has launched the call for its sixth edition, expanding its reach to all of Ibero-America for the first time. Applications run until May 31, and the free program offers full scholarships, airfare, and accommodation for selected participants, along with prizes such as artistic residencies and paid internships.
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Tecnología que el obispo Valenzuela advirtió que puede generar manipulación, desinformación y distanciamiento humano.
Pope Leo XIV created a Vatican commission for artificial intelligence; in Paraguay, religious leaders warn about risks and priests already use the technology with caution.
The president of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), Benjamín Barán, stated that Paraguay has not yet built data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, but possesses a solid base of trained professionals, including about 20 PhDs and 200 master's degree holders in Computer Science, as well as scholarship recipients from the Becal program.
In homilies at the Basilica of Caacupé and the Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez and Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela warned that excessive use of AI can undermine critical thinking and human relationships, based on the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 60th World Communications Day.
Industry and Commerce Minister Marco Riquelme said the country must prepare to convert its abundant electricity into AI data processing services, rather than ceding the surplus to Brazil.
During the central Mass in Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela read a letter from Pope Leo XIV warning about the risks of artificial intelligence for human relationships, creativity, and truth, defending love as a real presence.
In a homily at the Basilica of Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela cautioned against the societal risks of artificial intelligence, urging a return to authentic human connection and warning of manipulation, passive consumption, and emotional dependence on technology.
In a homily at the Basilica of Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela questioned the honesty of authorities and society, warned against hasty judgments, and highlighted the risks of artificial intelligence, citing a message from Pope Francis.
President Santiago Peña's announcement of building the world's largest artificial intelligence center in Paraguay has generated skepticism among local experts, who point to a lack of technical capacity and warn of the risk of the country becoming a mere supplier of cheap energy in a global geopolitical dispute.
The president of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), Benjamín Barán, says Paraguay already has enough human capital to start artificial intelligence projects, comparing the challenge to building Itaipu in the 1970s. The country has trained dozens of PhDs and master's graduates in the field and has an expanding researcher system.
Diego Garzón, from Colombia's Ministry of Labor, argued that Paraguay should invest in technical training in areas such as data mining and engineering to absorb the demand for new jobs generated by artificial intelligence. The warning comes after the announcement of an AI center in partnership with Taiwan, which drew criticism over the lack of specialized professionals in the country.