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Established in 2020 under the leadership of HUN-REN SZTAKI, the Artificial Intelligence National Laboratory (MILAB) operates through the collaboration of five universities, three additional research institutes, and two governmental bodies. Its goal is to strengthen Hungary's international position in artificial intelligence research and application. At the press conference held on June 2, 2025, MILAB’s professional partners briefly presented their achievements in the field of AI.

More than 50 leading researchers came to Budapest for the international event HUN-REN AI Symposium 2025, including those whose scientific activities could have a game-changing impact on the future.

On May 8, 2025, M. Mohamed Khalfaoui, Secretary General of the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and his accompanying delegation of senior university leaders visited Hungary.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the National Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence held a meetup at HUN-REN SZTAKI. The special professional evening focused on two- and four-legged robots and the latest developments in robotics.

As part of the CEU Határtalan Tudás (Boundless Knowledge) series, three researchers from Artifical Intelligence National Laboratory (MILAB) gave presentations.

On March 26, 2025, the Artifical Intelligence National Laboratory (MILAB) held its tenth meetup, titled "AI in Energy," focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in the energy sector. Around 50 participants attended the event, where presentations covered a wide range of topics, from data processing to practical solutions, from sensors to meeting business demands.

With the collaboration of MILAB, Datarebit, and their partners, the Genesis Project was presented, along with its first result: Neural Nocturne, a fusion piece created through the synergy of artificial intelligence and composer-pianist Carlos Gallardo Riballo.

The latest MILAB meetup, hosted by Noémi Friedman, HUN-REN SZTAKI, of the BUILDCHAIN project, was a resounding success, drawing a full house of industry professionals, researchers, and technology enthusiasts. The event featured groundbreaking presentations on AI, BIM, and sustainable construction technologies, reinforcing MILAB’s commitment to innovation in the built environment.  

The "2024 Call for Proposals of the Supported Research Groups Program" (TKCS-2024) by HUN-REN concluded successfully, attracting significant interest. Among the six winning proposals is the project submitted by Csaba Kerepesi, senior researcher at the Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory’s BioAgeAI research group of HUN-REN SZTAKI.