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prg.ai newsletter #60
The Czech AI ecosystem is thriving. The Map of Czech AI has surpassed the 500-entry milestone, the Czech Telecommunication Office is assembling a new AI team, and we bring news on the launch of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, as well as a record-breaking eighth year of prg.ai Minor.
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prg.ai newsletter #59
The Czech AI scene is evolving rapidly, bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application. In this edition, read about the launch of the Interdisciplinary Center for Humanoid Robotics, the international achievements of Czech students and scientists, and how artificial intelligence is transforming public administration while advancing fields like medicine and environmental protection.
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prg.ai newsletter #58
The Czech AI scene is experiencing a powerful period, full of major strategic changes that will shape the future of research and public administration. Read all about the establishment of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, the government's Country for the Future 2.0 strategy, and the international successes of our academic institutions.
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prg.ai newsletter #57
Here is an overview of the most important updates in artificial intelligence – from leadership changes in key organisations and achievements of research teams and startups to notable events, job opportunities, and inspiring resources from Czechia and abroad.
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prg.ai Leadership Changes: Lukáš Kačena Appointed Government Commissioner for AI, Lenka Kučerová Returns to Lead the Organisation
Current Director Lukáš Kačena will step down from his role as of 1 February 2026 to take up the position of Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence. Lenka Kučerová, the association’s founder and first director, will assume interim leadership of the organisation.
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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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