Experts from Sber and the AIRI Artificial Intelligence Institute participated as speakers during the Nauka 0+ open week at MSU-PPI University in Shenzhen, held from October 24 to 29, as reported by Sber’s press service. The gathering united researchers and practitioners who are advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence and its practical applications across industries. The presence of distinguished speakers underscored the event’s emphasis on bridging theoretical insights with real-world impact, showcasing collaborative efforts that extend beyond borders and disciplines.
Within the program hosted under the international AI Journey banner, presenters explored how artificial intelligence is shaping the search for new functional materials. They traced the historical development of generative models and the diffusion approach, offering attendees a clear view of how these technologies are used to generate high-quality images and animated sequences from textual prompts. The discussions highlighted the current capabilities and the evolving boundaries of AI-driven content creation, including practical demonstrations that illustrate the convergence of language understanding, visual synthesis, and user interaction. The dialogue also touched on how advances in AI are accelerating material discovery, enabling researchers to prototype and evaluate novel compounds and structures with greater speed and precision.
Additional lectures in Shenzhen delved into multimodal architectures that empower next-generation applications and solutions. Attendees explored how integrating text, images, and other data modalities can yield richer, more capable AI systems. Ethical and regulatory considerations in AI were addressed, presenting a sober look at governance, accountability, and transparency as essential pillars for responsible deployment. The program also surveyed emerging trends and the underlying mathematical questions that drive the development of robust, reliable AI systems, including issues related to model evaluation, generalization, and safety guarantees. Collectively, the sessions provided a comprehensive overview of where the field stands today and what researchers and developers should anticipate in the near future.
AI Journey remains Sber’s flagship international conference dedicated to the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. It serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the dissemination of the latest research findings, practical techniques, and strategic perspectives that shape the AI landscape across industries and regions. The Shenzhen event highlighted the global nature of AI progress and the importance of cross-border collaboration in tackling complex challenges and unlocking new opportunities in technology and innovation.