Ancestral Intelligence Meets Artificial Intelligence, Robots to Clean Syntagma Metro Station and more.

Greetings from Athens Tech Circle and welcome to the 8th edition of #Techincider!

In this week’s edition, we will be exploring the world of artificial intelligence. Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending The Lyceum Project: AI Ethics with Aristotle, organized by Stanford University's Human Centered AI, Oxford University's Institute for Ethics in AI, and the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos,” in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The project recommends the basic ethics developed by the 4th Century BC Greek philosopher, Aristotle, as the most compelling framework for addressing the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence today. Some key takeaways include:

Why Fear AI? There is a lot of hype around AI, and for the first time in history, humans are facing existential challenges and are no longer considered the only superior beings as machines become smarter with powerful and versatile uses of technology that affect our way of life.

The fear of being replaced by AI raises a critical question: “What does it mean to be human in today’s world?” For this, the Aristotelian framework, with its rich conception of human nature at its core, provides insights into how we can live our best lives.

Understanding AI's Potential: Only a few experts truly grasp AI's full capabilities, making it essential to demystify and responsibly harness its power.

As we continue to integrate AI into our lives, reflecting on what it means to be human becomes crucial. By leveraging the wisdom of Aristotle, we can strive to harness the benefits of AI while addressing its challenges, ensuring a future where technology enhances rather than diminishes our humanity. Learn more here about The Lyceum Project: AI Ethics white paper.

Learn more about The Lyceum Project: AI Ethics by reading the white paper here.

Weekly Roundup

• ZAP Taxi Club - a new comprehensive electrification initiative for taxis in Athens, developed by Sirec Energy S.A. in partnership with the Leasing department of the National Bank of Greece and FREENOW. Learn more.

• KINVENT, Lambda Automata, Zeal, Elyos Energy, huupe, Moveo.AI, Moving Doors, and more high-growth startups join the Cohort VII Scale Up Greece by Endeavor. Learn more.

• WeatherXM partners with SwissBorg to bring accurate weather data to underserved areas. Learn more.

• Netcompany and e-EFKA collaborate to accelerate Greek citizens’ pension awards and streamline e-EFKA’s operations. Learn more.

• Growthfund (Υπερταμείο) – The National Fund of Greece and the Transport for Athens Group have announced the pilot implementation of robotic cleaning systems at Syntagma Metro Station in Athens. Learn more.

• OTE Group of Companies (HTO) has launched a new IT Hub in Volos in collaboration with the University of Thessaly. Learn more.

• Listen to The Future of Manufacturing podcast by EY Greece to gain insights into how the Greek manufacturing industry can solve the demanding puzzle of development.

Things Worth Reading, Listening and Watching

• Shaping the Future of Healthcare by Temy featuring Athanase Kollias on KINVENT's Global Impact. Watch here.

• Check out the second Greeking Out 2.0 Report by Endeavor Greece in collaboration with Sifted, highlighting the Greek Tech Ecosystem’s growth over the last few years and its trajectory. Download report. Download report.

• CRM Talks #36 with Antonia Katsakiori, Head of CRM at efood. Read here.

• Powering the Future: The Role of AI in Transforming the Energy Industry by Qualco Group. Read here.

Events, Meetups, Seminars and Conferences

• Capital Link webinar series: The Greek Stock Market in a New Era on Wed., June 26. Register here.

• StartSmart Southeastern Summit 2024 to Propel Technology and Entrepreneurship Forward on Wed., June 26 at Eugenides Foundation. Register here.

• Tech.NO Secret Session: Modern Web Architecture & Performance Disclosed organized by Kariera.gr on Thu., June 26. Register here.

• FinTech & LegalTech: Unlocking Tomorrow's Potential organized by The Hellenic Tech Network at Paddington Works on Wed., June 26. Register here.

• The 3rd Real Estate Law Conference, organized by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI in collaboration with the Scientific Journal "Environment & Law" at Grand Hyatt Athens on Thu., June 26. Register here.

• 14th Mobile & IoT Connected World: A Smart & Safe World organized by Smart Press S.A on Thu., June 26 at Wyndham Grand Athens. Register here.

• The 3rd online Thematic Workshop: Natural Environment organized by the HELLENIC SOCIETY of Environment and Culture on Thu., June 26. Register here.

• Immersive Futures Hackathon organized by Creative+ and Envolve Entrepreneurship, with the support of WE LEAD. Join the unique two-day (28 & 29 June) event of open innovation and creativity. Register here.

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