Centro Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial

The Centro Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (CENIA) is a leading research institution in Chile focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) to drive technological and scientific progress in Latin America. Founded with the support of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and international organizations, including the Organization of American States (OAS), CENIA's mission is to position Chile as a central hub for AI innovation. The center prioritizes sustainable and ethical AI development that aligns with human well-being and environmental stewardship.

CENIA's core activities include conducting cutting-edge research, promoting technological transfer, and fostering educational initiatives. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate AI into various sectors, such as healthcare, urban planning, and energy. Its research areas span deep learning for vision and language, brain-inspired AI, neuro-symbolic AI, physics-based machine learning, and human-centric AI.

Committed to regional collaboration, CENIA engages with governments, academia, and industry to share knowledge, address strategic challenges, and promote inclusive participation in AI fields, including initiatives to bridge gender gaps.