Smart Search Supports Policymakers’ Work

Policymaking requires access to high-quality, relevant information. But how can critical data be identified amidst an ever-growing volume of content? This challenge prompted the Government Office of Estonia to commission STACC and TEXTA to develop a solution. The result: a prototype of a semantic search tool that enables civil servants to find information faster, easier,

Folli - artificial intelligence project

What flies but is not a bird – artificial intelligence ‘Folli’ sees and knows

Artificial intelligence systems, known as ‘kratt’* in Estonian, are revolutionizing the way people tackle big, data-intensive, and repetitive tasks by providing faster and easier solutions. The government has a major role in developing these systems, as AI is increasingly being deployed in diverse areas. Estonia’s Heritage Board is one of the cultural institutions that recognizes

AI creates plays: How did STACC make robots to write, and act plays inspired by Chekhov?

Did you know that robots aren’t just made for scrubbing the floors and other types of dirty work? They can be used to do lots of other exciting things, like theatre. To break the cult of robots scrubbing floors and mowing lawns, MEDITA researcher Liina Keevallik took it upon herself to do something particularly cultural and beautiful with robots – robot theatre.