As the global labor market recalibrates for an era of pervasive automation, the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is positioning itself as a regional architect of that transition. Through its Applied Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (LIAA), the university has launched a series of free courses designed to bridge the gap between theoretical machine learning and practical application. The initiative reflects a growing recognition that while machines require data to function, the humans overseeing them require a new kind of pedagogical infrastructure.
The curriculum, managed by the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from academic researchers and UBA graduates to entrepreneurs and civil organizations. Registration remains open through mid-May, covering technical domains such as predictive analysis, process optimization, and operational automation. By focusing on these specific competencies, the program aims to transform AI from a speculative tool into a functional utility for professional and scientific environments.
This expansion is an evolution for the LIAA, which has operated since 2012 as a hub for dozens of researchers and doctoral students. While the current rollout is free to the public, the university plans a subsequent phase of paid specialized training for small businesses and technology-based startups. It is a pragmatic model for public education in the 21st century: establishing a baseline of literacy for the many while developing high-level expertise for the private sector.
With reporting from La Nación.
Source · La Nación — Tecnología
