Language and AI : Challenges and Opportunities
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on social life spheres
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence is one of the most profound technological transformations unfolding in recent times, and one that has disruptive impacts on different spheres of social life.
How will AI impact, for instance, non-dominant European languages in terms of use, projection and preservation?
Albert Cuesta, journalist, has been studying the opportunities and challenges that AI poses on that score.
His research is now presented in the study “AI in the future of non-hegemonic European languages”.
Program
5 of February 2026
Welcome
Raül Romeva, spokesperson for the Irla Foundation.
Presentation of the state of the issue
Joan Abellà, general manager of Accent Obert
Keynote: AI in the future of non-hegemonic European languages
Presentation of the conclusions of the study “AI in the future of non-hegemonic European languages” by Albert Cuesta
Round table
- Albert Cuesta, journalist specializing in technology, telecommunications and digital society
- Karma Peiró, journalist specializing in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Gorka Julio, developer and hacktivist
- Iria de Dios, professor and researcher in cognitive science, computational linguistics and machine learning
Moderated by journalist Rita Marzoa
Conclusion and closing words
Marta Bainka, member of the bureau of the Coppieters Foundation.
Moderator
Rita Marzoa Font, Catalan journalist
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Practicalities.
Dates and Time:
5th February 2026, 18:30
Venue:
CCCB, Carrer Montalegre 5, Barcelona, Catalonia.
Language:
The event will be conducted in Catalan and Spanish.
No interpretation will be provided.
Streaming link:
You can follow the live stream through this LINK
Contact:
Media inquiries can be adressed to info@CoppietersFoundation.eu
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This event is a joint initiative of Fundació Irla , Accent Obert and Coppieters Foundation.
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This event is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor for the opinions of the speakers.
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