Congratulations to Ricardo Baeza Yates for being awarded the 2024 National Prize for Applied Sciences and Technology.
Ricardo Baeza Yates, a leading scholar in artificial intelligence, has been awarded this year’s National Prize for Applied Sciences and Technology. Recognized for his career in Data Science and Director of Research at the Institute for Experiential AI, he was praised for his work in data ethics and AI. Born in Santiago, he holds a PhD in Computer Science, and has collaborated in important government projects and commissions, as well as holding key positions in Yahoo Labs at the international level. In addition, he was twice president of the Chilean Society of Computer Science, president of the Latin American Computer Studies Center (CLEI) and International Coordinator of the Ibero-American Program for Cooperation in Science and Technology (CYTED). His contribution is relevant in the current technological era and reflects his commitment to the advancement of science in Chile and the world.
