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Levente Kocsis, Senior Research Fellow at HUN-REN SZTAKI, was a guest on Tilos Radio’s program Természetes intelligencia: micsoda világ!, where he discussed his 2006 publication that propelled the development of AI algorithms used in Go games.

At the three-day event, Csaba Kerepesi, head of the BioAgeAI research group at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, took part in the thematic roundtable discussion titled “AI in Medicine.” Researchers from HUN-REN SZTAKI and MILAB presented several of their projects related to healthy living: visitors could explore the holographic microscope, the AI-powered infant incubator, and even assess their biological age. Attendees also had the chance to meet HUN-REN SZTAKI’s robot dog and learn about the developments connected to it.

The Artificial Intelligence National Laboratory (MILAB), coordinated by HUN-REN SZTAKI, held the 12th MILAB Meetup on July 2, 2025, in SZTAKI's Large Conference Room. This time, the event focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, explored through presentations and discussions with participants.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future—it is part of our present, fundamentally transforming our lives, education, public administration, and the business world. Would you like to better understand this fascinating field? Would you like to overcome your fears and concerns related to AI?

At a press conference held on June 2, 2025, dedicated to presenting its results, László Palkovics, the government commissioner responsible for artificial intelligence (AI), emphasized that the National Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence (MILAB) is one of the most successful national laboratories. Established in 2020 under the leadership of HUN-REN SZTAKI, MILAB operates in collaboration with five universities, three additional research institutes, and two public administration entities. Its goal is to strengthen Hungary’s international position in AI research and application. As a continuation of the program, the professional day featured presentations by MILAB’s industrial and institutional partners showcasing practical applications of artificial intelligence.

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.