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Second phase of Portuguese AI Amalia runs until end of year with 1.8 million euros from PRR
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Second phase of Portuguese AI Amalia runs until end of year with 1.8 million euros from PRR

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 12:54

The second phase of the Amalia project, a large-scale language model developed in Portugal, runs until the end of the year. The project has funding of 1.8 million euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Amalia was designed as a new open large-scale language model, positioning Portugal in the development of artificial intelligence in the Portuguese language. The project represents a national effort to create own technological resources in this field.

The PRR funding allows continuity in the development of this artificial intelligence tool, which aims to compete with international models but with a focus on Portuguese language and culture.

Why this matters

The 1.8 million euro funding from the PRR allows continuity in the development of a language model made in Portugal, which can benefit researchers, companies and public services that need AI tools adapted to Portuguese. This project positions Portugal in the international race for sovereign artificial intelligence development.

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