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The development of a national AI Factory in Groningen has taken a major step forward. The Dutch government has committed €70 million, adding to an earlier €60 million pledge from the Northern Netherlands. A request for an additional €70 million in EU funding has been submitted, bringing the total anticipated investment to €200 million.

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Advanced Grants to six researchers at the University of Amsterdam. Each grant, worth up to €2.5 million, supports cutting-edge fundamental research by established scholars with a track record of significant achievements.

The second round of the AiNed InnovationLabs is about to open, presenting an exciting opportunity for organisations across the Netherlands to accelerate AI innovation with financial support, expert guidance, and a strong collaborative network. 

Current AI education is too narrowly focused on technology and programming, warns Frank Wildenburg, a lecturer in artificial intelligence at the University of Amsterdam. In a recent opinion piece, he argues that the dominant curriculum instills a worldview of technological determinism—the belief that technological progress is inevitable and society must simply adapt.

On the brand-new rooftop terrace of Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum, an early morning rave turned into a live experiment in human-AI interaction. As part of a week-long rooftop festival celebrating the new space, dozens of visitors gathered at dawn not just to dance, but to help steer the music itself using artificial intelligence.

From promise to practice: AI at the bedside.

AI is rapidly transforming society but how do we ensure everyone can take part in the discussion, not just the experts? Dagmar Heeg, adviser at NEWS and PhD graduate in critical AI literacy, argues that understanding the technical details isn’t a prerequisite for meaningful engagement.

From theory to impact: how the Netherlands is accelerating quantum innovation

AI-driven microscopy meets computational imaging excellence.