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Ramūnas Šablinskas

Dr Ramūnas Šablinskas

IT solution architect and technical product manager at CC Learning, UAB (CustomsClear)
Lithuania

Ramūnas Šablinskas has worked with artificial neural networks since 1995, when his master's thesis examined their optimisation. The same networks are the basis of today's large language models. His experience also covers digital identity and electronic signature frameworks, on which he has worked since 2004: he was solution architect for the mobile identity solution introduced by the Lithuanian mobile network operators, and he helped to build the digital identity frameworks of Estonia, Norway and Finland. He holds a PhD in mathematics and computer science from Vytautas Magnus University and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, with a thesis on parallel algorithms for distributed memory computers.

Content by Ramūnas Šablinskas

Can the EU strike a balance between worker protection, innovation and global AI competitiveness?

Can the EU strike a balance between worker protection, innovation and global AI competitiveness?

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
13 Apr 2025·Updated 14 Oct 2026

Editor's note: Continuing the theme of the previous article (see 'Discussion of the most important AI risks'), the author looks at how the EU is trying to reconcile worker protection, innovation and global AI competitiveness while taking full account of citizens' concerns. The author discusses a recent opinion of the...

Digitalisation
Perspective
How can you train an artificial intelligence system to do what you need?

How can you train an artificial intelligence system to do what you need?

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
12 Oct 2025·Updated 14 Oct 2026

This article aims to explain how artificial intelligence (AI) systems are trained, how they differ from traditional programmes, and - most importantly for your daily work - when they can be trusted and what to expect from them in the future. We recognise the need for, and importance of, this...

Digitalisation
Perspective
Software proposes, you answer

Software proposes, you answer

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
29 Sep 2026

AI tools already classify goods, read documents, check supply chains and select consignments for control. On 14 September 2026 the World Trade Organization (WTO) presented a new database of case studies that shows how far this has gone. On 19 September 2026 the new Union Customs Code was published as...

Digitalisation
Perspective
The promise and perils of AI in customs and trade automation

The promise and perils of AI in customs and trade automation

Enrika Naujokė
Enrika Naujokė
26 Oct 2025

This webinar recording introduces the CustomsClear AI ecosystem and explains, in plain terms, why and how its picoco AI tools can be trusted for customs and trade compliance work - in contrast to general-purpose chatbots such as ChatGPT. Topics covered: The CustomsClear knowledge platform: articles, journal, videos, courses and forum...

Digitalisation
Exploring AI and its uses in customs practice

Exploring AI and its uses in customs practice

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
20 Apr 2025

In this recording, Dr Ramūnas Šablinskas, IT solution architect and technical product manager at CC Learning UAB (CustomsClear), explains how artificial intelligence (AI) works and how it can be used to automate routine customs tasks, giving customs and trade compliance professionals a practical grounding for evaluating AI tools in their...

Digitalisation
Discussion of the most important AI risks

Discussion of the most important AI risks

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
19 Feb 2025

The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act was created to manage the most important risks associated with the development and adaptation of this technology. Let’s take a look at the most discussed risks associated with AI, as identified by various internet commentators, experts and members of the public.

Digitalisation
Perspective
AI & Customs Series. Episode 1: conversational AI assistant Matas

AI & Customs Series. Episode 1: conversational AI assistant Matas

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
05 Jan 2025

In this opening instalment of CustomsClear's "AI & Customs Series", Enrika Naujokė (Director, CustomsClear) introduces Ramūnas Šablinskas, senior scientific researcher at CustomsClear, to present Matas, CustomsClear's conversational artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for customs and international trade professionals. Topics covered: The launch of Matas on the Lithuanian customs website, answering questions...

Digitalisation
The latest AI-related regulatory developments in the EU and implications for customs

The latest AI-related regulatory developments in the EU and implications for customs

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
28 Jul 2024

Developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are the latest buzzword. However, the majority of people do not understand the technology behind it as well as its potential implications for our lives and, more specifically, the field of customs and border management. In this article, we will give a...

Digitalisation
Topic spotlight
e-Certificate of Origin: the failing vision of efficiency and a possible solution

e-Certificate of Origin: the failing vision of efficiency and a possible solution

Ramūnas Šablinskas
Ramūnas Šablinskas
26 Dec 2023

The World Customs Organization has published a comprehensive study on the digitalisation of the Certificate of Origin (CO). This article provides a short summary of the existing CO issues and suggests some solutions that could help achieve the long-term digitalisation goals - such as the framework for trusted digital signatures...

Origin
Topic spotlight

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Can the EU strike a balance between worker protection, innovation and global AI competitiveness?

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13 Apr 2025·Updated 14 Oct 2026

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Software proposes, you answer

Software proposes, you answer

29 Sep 2026

AI tools already classify goods, read documents, check supply chains and select consignments for control. On 14 September 2026 the World Trade Organization (WTO) presented a new database of case studies that shows how far this has gone. On 19 September 2026 the new Union Customs Code was published as...

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