< Back to news _(2).jpg?version=7134&width=640)


25 September 2024
Sennay Ghebreab talks to Villamedia
When will it be possible to plug AI into our brains? Sennay Ghebreab (neuroinformatician at the University of Amsterdam) shares his view in a article from Villamedia: calls for 'being open to the insights that AI provides us.
Just as the invention of the mirror has changed our perception of us as individuals, AI should change the perception of us as a society as a whole. Only after acknowledging and appreciating this AI reflection can we work on breaking these patterns and stimulate our imagination.'
Read the full piece here.
Vergelijkbaar >
Similar news items
_(2).jpg?version=7134&width=640)
June 18
Six UvA Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Advanced Grants
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.
read more >

June 17
Strengthen Your Innovation with AiNed InnovationLab Round 2. Open Call!
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.
read more >

September 17
Rethinking AI Curricula: Ethics Must Play a Bigger Role, Says UvA Lecturer
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.
read more >