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"Our Mission: To demystify the intersection of human intelligence and machine learning through the lens of Barcelona’s vibrant tech ecosystem. We advocate for a future where AI is not a replacement for human curiosity, but a catalyst for ethical, data-driven, and community-focused innovation."

The Visionary Behind AI Barcelona

Bridging Language, Data, and Technology

Carlos Lorenzo is an English Philologist and seasoned IT professional based in Barcelona, Spain. With a digital presence spanning over two decades, Carlos has developed a unique vantage point at the intersection of human linguistics and structured data. His professional tenure in the pharmaceutical industry—specializing in clinical trials and statistical analysis—instilled a rigorous, data-centric methodology that he now applies to the study of Artificial Intelligence. By combining the analytical precision of a data manager with a philologist's deep understanding of semantic structures, Carlos explores how AI is reshaping both local industries and global communication.

A Legacy of Digital Citizenship

A pioneer of the Barcelona blogging scene since 2005, Carlos has documented the evolution of the city's tech and cultural landscape for over twenty years. As a photographer and tech enthusiast, he views the world through both a literal and digital lens, capturing the transformation of Barcelona into one of Europe's premier global technology hubs.

Beyond the technical, Carlos is a "jack of all trades" in the most authentic sense—a lifelong learner who remains perpetually curious about how technology can serve humanity. Born in 1963, he is a dedicated family man whose motivation for exploring Human-Centered AI is rooted in a commitment to an ethical, sustainable future for the next generation.

Connect with Carlos

Carlos is an active participant in the global discourse on technology and photography. You can find his latest insights and visual narratives across the following platforms:

"I like to believe I am a citizen of the world who wishes for a better future for our children and our planet. English may be my favorite medium, but my roots are firmly planted in the vibrant, tech-forward soil of Barcelona."


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La nostra missió

Desmitificar la intersecció entre la intel·ligència humana i l'aprenentatge automàtic a través de la lent de l'ecosistema tecnològic vibrant de Barcelona. Advoquem per un futur on la IA no sigui un reemplaçament de la curiositat humana, sinó un catalitzador per a la innovació ètica, basada en dades i centrada en la comunitat.

El visionari darrere d'AI Barcelona

Unint llengua, dades i tecnologia

Carlos Lorenzo és filòleg anglès i un professional de les TIC de llarga trajectòria establert a Barcelona. Amb una presència digital que abasta més de dues dècades, ha desenvolupat una perspectiva única en la confluència de la lingüística humana i les dades estructurades. El seu bagatge professional en la indústria farmacèutica —especialitzat en assajos clínics i anàlisi estadística— li ha atorgat una metodologia rigorosa i centrada en les dades que ara aplica a l'estudi de la Intel·ligència Artificial. En combinar la precisió analítica d'un gestor de dades amb la comprensió profunda de les estructures semàntiques pròpia d'un filòleg, explora com la IA està reconfigurant tant les indústries locals com la comunicació global.

Un llegat de ciutadania digital

Pioner de l'esfera de blogs a Barcelona des del 2005, Carlos ha documentat l'evolució del panorama tecnològic i cultural de la ciutat durant més de vint anys. Com a fotògraf i entusiasta de la tecnologia, observa el món a través d'una lent tant literal com digital, capturant la transformació de Barcelona en un dels centres tecnològics globals més destacats d'Europa.

Més enllà de l'àmbit tècnic, es defineix com un aprenent constant, perpetuament encuriosit per com la tecnologia pot servir a la humanitat. Nascut el 1963, és un home de família la motivació del qual per explorar la IA centrada en l'ésser humà neix del compromís amb un futur ètic i sostenible per a les generacions vinents.

"M'agrada creure que sóc un ciutadà del món que desitja un futur millor per als nostres fills i el nostre planeta. L'anglès pot ser el meu mitjà preferit, però les meves arrels estan fermament plantades en el sòl vibrant i tecnològic de Barcelona."

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