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New research from the University of Amsterdam shows that physical, institutional, and social distance influence trust in data—and therefore its reuse.

University of Amsterdam professor Max Welling has been appointed as a member of the KNAW, in recognition of his pioneering work in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

The new research project Mastering Vision explores how mammals process visual information so efficiently—and what artificial intelligence can learn from it.

The Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has received an NWO grant to develop new AI-based models to simulate turbulence—one of the most complex challenges in physics.

The City of Amsterdam has launched ChatAmsterdam, its own AI assistant that helps civil servants with writing texts, creating summaries, and analyzing complex documents. The system provides a secure alternative to commercial AI tools.

The Chinese Navy has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time in a warship degaussing operation, improving operational efficiency by 60 percent, according to the Global Times.

During the AI Literacy Day at VU, educators, support staff, and policymakers gathered to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be responsibly integrated into education. Five key themes took center stage.

According to an article in Het Parool, Israel uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets in Gaza faster, more accurately, and more frequently. This has led to a massive increase in the number of targeted attacks, with severe consequences for civilians.

US-based software company Databricks, with strong ties to Amsterdam and the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), has announced the acquisition of open-source database startup Neon for $1 billion.