TANGO BLOGPOST
As the Acting Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia, my vision for AI has always been clear—technology should serve humanity, not just by automating processes but by enhancing human decision-making while ensuring ethical integrity, transparency, and trust. AI has the potential to revolutionize industries, improve public services, and inform policymaking, but only if it is developed with a strong commitment to fairness, accountability, and human oversight.
The TANGO Horizon Project perfectly aligns with this vision, representing a groundbreaking initiative where AI is not merely a tool but a responsible partner in shaping the future of key industries, governance, and societal infrastructure. By focusing on explainability, trustworthiness, and ethical AI, TANGO ensures that AI systems remain accountable, adaptable, and beneficial to society. It is projects like these that push AI beyond technical innovation, integrating it meaningfully into decision-making processes while prioritizing human-centric values and responsible deployment.
The Challenge: Building AI We Can Trust
AI is transforming every facet of our lives, from healthcare and transportation to governance and finance. Yet, trust remains the missing ingredient. Can we ensure that AI-driven decisions are explainable, fair, and aligned with human values? Can AI systems be powerful yet transparent, intelligent yet accountable? These are the questions that TANGO aims to answer.
Advancing AI for Society: The Mission of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia
At the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia, our mission is to develop trustworthy and human-centric AI that enhances decision-making across various domains. We are deeply invested in advancing explainable AI (XAI), machine learning, AI ethics, and AI applications in critical sectors such as healthcare, smart cities, industry, and public policy. Our goal is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and its real-world impact, ensuring that AI serves as a tool for augmentation rather than replacement of human expertise.
Beyond Technology: AI as a Multidisciplinary Effort
Public skepticism toward AI often arises from concerns about transparency and accountability. Many AI systems today operate as “black boxes”, making decisions without clear explanations.
At the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia, we focus on developing explainable and interpretable AI models, particularly for high-stakes applications where AI plays a role in policy-making, industry automation, and decision support systems. By integrating research in AI governance and ethics, we aim to create systems that are not only powerful but also understandable, fair, and aligned with human values.
AI for Real-World Impact
What sets the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia apart is our unique interdisciplinary approach—we collaborate with social scientists, legal experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to build AI solutions that are ethical, inclusive, and designed for societal benefit. Our research spans a broad spectrum of AI applications, from developing AI-driven healthcare diagnostics to optimizing industrial processes and advancing smart city solutions.
By ensuring that AI remains transparent, fair, and accountable, we are shaping the next generation of AI systems—ones that empower rather than replace, assist rather than dictate, and adapt to human needs rather than imposing constraints. Our commitment is to make AI a force for good, contributing to technological progress while upholding the highest ethical standards.
The Future: AI That Empowers, Not Replaces
As an AI scientist, I firmly believe that the next generation of AI must be built on the principles of transparency, ethics, and inclusivity.
Looking ahead, I am excited to see how our work continues to evolve and how we, as a global AI community, can push forward the development of AI systems that inspire trust, enhance human capabilities, and drive meaningful societal progress.
The future of AI is not just about what we can build, but about how we choose to build it. Through initiatives like TANGO, we are ensuring that this future is human-centric, responsible, and aligned with the greater good.
Written by: Prof. dr. Dubravko Culibrk, the Acting Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research & Development of Serbia (IVI)