Reconociendo la necesidad de crear entornos propicios para el avance tecnol\u00f3gico, The Trust ha establecido los centros POETA, espacios innovadores en 22 pa\u00edses, desarrollados en colaboraci\u00f3n con organizaciones locales, donde se capacita a la comunidad en habilidades digitales. Con el apoyo de Microsoft durante dos d\u00e9cadas, The Trust for the Americas ha expandido su red desde un \u00fanico centro a casi cuatrocientos en todo el hemisferio. En esta ocasi\u00f3n, se inaugura el Centro POETA IA, dedicado exclusivamente a la formaci\u00f3n en inteligencia artificial <\/p>\n\n\n\n
La inauguraci\u00f3n tuvo lugar el jueves 16 de mayo en el Centro de Emprendimiento Digital y Tecnol\u00f3gico de Pasto. En este evento se realizaron actividades para fomentar la interacci\u00f3n y el aprendizaje en torno a la inteligencia artificial. Destacando entre estas din\u00e1micas, se estableci\u00f3 un muro interactivo sobre inteligencia artificial, donde los participantes compartieron sus ideas y perspectivas mediante una nube de palabras. Adem\u00e1s, se exhibieron pantallas que presentaban datos relevantes y una l\u00ednea de tiempo que ilustraba la evoluci\u00f3n de la IA, utilizando la realidad aumentada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
En su discurso, Catalina Rengifo, directora de Filantrop\u00eda para Suram\u00e9rica Hispanoparlante de Microsoft, coment\u00f3: \u201cEn Microsoft, creemos firmemente que la tecnolog\u00eda es un puente hacia un futuro m\u00e1s inclusivo y equitativo. A trav\u00e9s de nuestra alianza con The Trust, nos comprometemos a democratizar la tecnolog\u00eda para que nadie se quede atr\u00e1s, empoderando a todas las personas con las herramientas necesarias para prosperar en la era de la inteligencia artificial. Es imperativo que el acceso a la IA se democratice ahora m\u00e1s que nunca, para cerrar las brechas digitales y abrir un mundo de oportunidades significativas para nuestro pa\u00eds.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n En representaci\u00f3n de Linda Eddleman, CEO de The Trust for the Americas, Luz Marina Correa, Gerente de Proyectos coment\u00f3: “Desde The Trust for the Americas, nos enorgullece inaugurar este Centro POETA IA como un testimonio de nuestro compromiso continuo con el desarrollo tecnol\u00f3gico inclusivo en la regi\u00f3n. Este centro representa un lugar donde la inteligencia artificial es una herramienta y una fuente de oportunidades econ\u00f3micas. Es un s\u00edmbolo del poder de las alianzas entre sectores, donde el potencial transformador de la IA en los emprendimientos y en la empleabilidad, se convierte en una realidad palpable para la comunidad de Nari\u00f1o.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n En el transcurso del evento, se ofreci\u00f3 la descarga gratuita del Ebook “El Zumo de la Manga edici\u00f3n IA”, una obra que explora el impacto y las posibilidades de la inteligencia artificial en diversos \u00e1mbitos. Tambi\u00e9n se llev\u00f3 a cabo un Bootcamp de desaf\u00edos IA, titulado “AI4Oceans”, con el prop\u00f3sito de encontrar soluciones innovadoras para la conservaci\u00f3n y protecci\u00f3n de los oc\u00e9anos mediante el uso de la inteligencia artificial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finalmente, se organiz\u00f3 un Workshop centrado en el juego “Innovatr\u00f3n”, el cual abord\u00f3 aspectos de creatividad, imaginaci\u00f3n, tecnolog\u00eda con IA y la promoci\u00f3n de la innovaci\u00f3n a trav\u00e9s del desarrollo de ideas empresariales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n El Ingeniero Gelber Mor\u00e1n Silva, director ejecutivo de ParqueSoft Nari\u00f1o, coment\u00f3: \u201cJuntos, podemos aprovechar el potencial transformador de la inteligencia artificial y construir un futuro m\u00e1s innovador y pr\u00f3spero para todos.\u201d <\/em>Adicionalmente, destac\u00f3 el respaldo de las organizaciones del orden p\u00fablico y privado para que este Centro POETA IA mantenga un dinamismo que permita atraer oportunidades para el territorio, a trav\u00e9s de la mesa de sostenibilidad conformada por 26 organizaciones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n La apertura del Centro POETA IA marca el comienzo de una nueva era de innovaci\u00f3n y oportunidades en Colombia. M\u00e1s que simplemente un espacio f\u00edsico, este centro es un faro de oportunidades y conocimientos, dise\u00f1ado para impulsar el aprendizaje y la excelencia en el campo de la inteligencia artificial. Respaldado por la s\u00f3lida colaboraci\u00f3n entre The Trust for the Americas, Microsoft y ParqueSoft Nari\u00f1o, este centro se convertir\u00e1 en un epicentro de creatividad y descubrimiento, inspirando a la comunidad local a explorar nuevas fronteras y desatar todo el potencial transformador de la IA en la regi\u00f3n y m\u00e1s all\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ***\u202f\u202f <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre The Trust for the Americas:\u202f <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trust\u202ffor the Americas es una entidad sin fines de lucro afiliada a la Organizaci\u00f3n de los Estados Americanos (OEA). Establecida\u202fen 1997 para promover alianzas p\u00fablico-privadas, The Trust ha implementado proyectos en 24 pa\u00edses y ha trabajado con m\u00e1s de 1,000 organizaciones en la regi\u00f3n. Nuestras iniciativas buscan promover oportunidades educativas y econ\u00f3micas, as\u00ed como la responsabilidad y transparencia del gobierno. Nuestra alianza \u00fanica con la OEA nos permite tener acceso a los tomadores de decisiones dentro de la regi\u00f3n. Esta asociaci\u00f3n fundamental es la base a trav\u00e9s de la cual creamos redes s\u00f3lidas en todos los estados miembros y el sector privado. A trav\u00e9s del desarrollo\u202fde nuestra regi\u00f3n, The Trust contin\u00faa contribuyendo a superar\u202flos desaf\u00edos a trav\u00e9s de alianzas estrat\u00e9gicas que promueven la cooperaci\u00f3n para resultados sostenibles.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trust for the Americas es una organizaci\u00f3n sin fines de lucro 501 (c) (3).\u202f\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n May 17, 2024, Nari\u00f1o, Colombia. May 16, 2024 \u2013 Like the Internet, artificial intelligence is a technology that influences and will continue to influence various aspects of the economy. For this reason, The Trust for the Americas (The Trust), Microsoft, and ParqueSoft Nari\u00f1o are pleased to announce the opening of the first POETA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center as a significant milestone in strengthening the technological infrastructure and promoting innovation in the Nari\u00f1o region.\u00a0 Recognizing the need to create environments conducive to technological advancement, The Trust has established POETA centers\u2014innovative spaces in 22 countries, developed in collaboration with local organizations\u2014where the community is trained in digital skills. With Microsoft\u2019s support over the past two decades, The Trust for the Americas has expanded its network from a single center to nearly four hundred across the hemisphere. On this occasion, the POETA AI Center\u2014dedicated exclusively to training in artificial intelligence\u2014was inaugurated. The inauguration took place on Thursday, May 16, at the Center for Digital and Technological Entrepreneurship in Pasto. The event featured activities designed to foster interaction and learning around artificial intelligence. Among these activities, an interactive wall on artificial intelligence was set up, where participants shared their ideas and perspectives through a word cloud. In addition, screens displayed relevant data and a timeline illustrating the evolution of AI using augmented reality.\u00a0 In her speech, Catalina Rengifo, Director of Philanthropy for Spanish-Speaking South America at Microsoft, commented: \u201cAt Microsoft, we firmly believe that technology is a bridge to a more inclusive and equitable future. Through our partnership with The Trust, we are committed to democratizing technology so that no one is left behind, empowering everyone with the tools they need to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence. It is imperative that access to AI be democratized now more than ever, to close the digital divides and open up a world of meaningful opportunities for our country.\u201d On behalf of Linda Eddleman, CEO of The Trust for the Americas, Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager, commented:\u00a0\u201cAt The Trust for the Americas, we are proud to inaugurate this POETA AI Center as a testament to our ongoing commitment to inclusive technological development in the region. This center represents a place where artificial intelligence serves as both a tool and a source of economic opportunities. It is a symbol of the power of cross-sector partnerships, where the transformative potential of AI in entrepreneurship and employability becomes a tangible reality for the community of Nari\u00f1o.\u201d During the event, attendees were offered a free download of the ebook \u201cEl Zumo de la Manga: AI Edition,\u201d a work that explores the impact and possibilities of artificial intelligence in various fields. An AI challenge bootcamp titled \u201cAI4Oceans\u201d was also held, with the goal of finding innovative solutions for the conservation and protection of the oceans through the use of artificial intelligence.\u00a0 Finally, a workshop centered on the game \u201cInnovatr\u00f3n\u201d was organized, which addressed aspects of creativity, imagination, AI technology, and the promotion of innovation through the development of business ideas.\u00a0 Engineer Gelber Mor\u00e1n Silva, executive director of ParqueSoft Nari\u00f1o, commented: \u201cTogether, we can harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and build a more innovative and prosperous future for everyone.\u201d\u00a0He also highlighted the support from public and private organizations to ensure that the POETA AI Center maintains the momentum needed to attract opportunities for the region, through the sustainability roundtable comprising 26 organizations.\u00a0 The opening of the POETA AI Center marks the beginning of a new era of innovation and opportunities in Colombia. More than just a physical space, this center is a beacon of opportunity and knowledge, designed to foster learning and excellence in the field of artificial intelligence. Backed by the strong collaboration between The Trust for the Americas, Microsoft, and ParqueSoft Nari\u00f1o, this center will become an epicenter of creativity and discovery, inspiring the local community to explore new frontiers and unleash the full transformative potential of AI in the region and beyond.\u00a0 ***\u202f\u202f About The Trust for the Americas:\u202f The Trust\u202ffor the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 24 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives seek to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency. Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This fundamental partnership is the foundation through which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. Through the development of our region, The Trust continues to help overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results.\u202f\u00a0 The Trust for the Americas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\u202f\u202f\u202f Colombia<\/p>","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":7465,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[145],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7464"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7466,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7464\/revisions\/7466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trust-oea.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7464"}],"curies":[{"name":"well played","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![](\"https:\/\/www.trustfortheamericas.org\/static\/webpage_app\/insumos\/projects\/icon-map-marker.svg\"){kind=icon}
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