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Interest in AI in Czechia Remains Strong: Nearly 40,000 People Enrolled in Elements of AI
As of today, 37,288 learners in Czechia have enrolled in this free online course, and 11,498 of them have earned a certificate of completion. The data confirm sustained interest in digital education and upskilling in modern technologies.
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Industry and Research in Central and Eastern Europe Speak with One Voice on AI in Brussels. Jan Kavalírek Appointed as New Ambassador
Organizations representing industrial companies, technology firms, and research institutions across Central and Eastern Europe are, for the first time, establishing a joint position of Ambassador for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Jan Kavalírek has been appointed to the role, with the goal of strengthening the CEE region’s voice in Brussels and advocating for reduced bureaucracy in the field of AI.
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prg.ai newsletter #56
AI Awards highlighted projects that have pushed Czech education, industry and AI safety forward this year. Days of AI drew over fourteen thousand attendees and confirmed that interest in the practical use of artificial intelligence is growing across the country. Meanwhile in Brussels, the AI Act is being adjusted to make it more realistic for both companies and public administration. At home, concrete results are piling up – new technologies from CTU, collaborations with industry, student successes and more proof that the Czech AI ecosystem is maturing and accelerating.
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AI Awards 2025: Czech AI succeeds globally, transforms education, and strengthens safety
Prague, 5 December 2025 – The prestigious AI Awards 2025, celebrating the most significant achievements in artificial intelligence, were presented on 4 December 2025 at the Vzlet cultural centre in Prague. The fifth edition of the only expert awards in the Czech Republic dedicated exclusively to AI highlighted projects that demonstrate how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, research, public administration, and business. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Professor Hynek Heřmanský, an internationally recognized authority in speech recognition.
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prg.ai newsletter #55
The fourth edition of AI Days, the largest Czech festival dedicated to artificial intelligence, is in full swing — this year reaching 36 cities across the country. The European Commission has announced the creation of the Czech AI Factory with a new supercomputer named KarolAIna, CTU has elected AI expert Michal Pěchouček as its next rector, and Europe has unveiled new strategies to boost AI development. Meanwhile, the Czech AI scene keeps thriving — from a billion-crown investment in Resistant AI to new research labs and award-winning scientists.
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Dny AI 2025: The Largest Artificial Intelligence Festival Kicks Off and Reaches Every Corner of the Czech Republic – The Program Offers Over 250 Events in 35 Cities
The largest Czech artificial intelligence festival, Dny AI, is launching its fourth edition. From November 3 to 16, 2025, more than 250 events will take place across 35 cities throughout the Czech Republic. The festival, which continues to grow every year, aims to inspire and encourage active engagement and collaboration across disciplines, audiences, and regions nationwide.
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prg.ai newsletter #54
You're reading the first newsletter issue following the summer break and it is truly packed with news! The undisputed highlight is the presentation of the results from the largest-ever mapping of the Czech AI ecosystem. On the regulatory front, the Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted a key proposal to implement the European AI Act. We were also active, officially launching the international LLM-BRIDGE project with ten EU countries.
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