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September 5, 2024

Open Position at AI, Media & Democracy Lab: Postdoc Trustworthy Human-AI Interaction for Media and Democracy >

The AI, Media & Democracy Lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to advance trustworthy human-AI interaction within media and democratic contexts. This position focuses on the creation of transparent and ethical AI communication systems, aiming to support media users in a digital world where AI plays a crucial role.

September 5, 2024

Swipework raises €650K to use AI for job seeking >

Amsterdam-based startup Swipework has raised €650,000 in funding to launch their video-based platform, using AI to better match job seekers and employers. Swipework aims to replace traditional job postings with a more visual and interactive alternative, appealing to the new generation of job seekers.

28 August 2024

Tech Companies Invest Billions in AI, But the Hype Seems to Be Fading >

In the first half of 2024, major tech companies collectively poured nearly €100 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) development. The AI race is far from over, with many predicting even greater investments in the near future. However, according to several experts, the initial hype—especially around generative AI technologies like ChatGPT—may have peaked.

8 August 2024

Embodied Evolution: The Future of AI >

Gusz Eiben, a professor of computational intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, believes that true AI requires more than just a digital brain—it needs a body and the ability to evolve.

8 August 2024

Call for Nominations Amsterdam AI Thesis Awards is Now Open >

Amsterdam AI is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024, recognizing outstanding thesis work from the 2023-2024 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for BSc and MSc students to showcase their innovative research in AI.

2 August 2024

National AI Challenge >

A unique opportunity to work with a team of software engineers and data scientists on an AI application to optimize your business operations. This is possible with the National AI Challenge.

1 August 2024

Amsterdam AI Receives Notable NWO Grant for AI Impact Project >

We are thrilled to announce that Amsterdam AI has been awarded a NWO grant for our innovative project, "The AI Society: Conversations on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence." This project is one of twelve selected under the National Science Agenda (NWA) call for proposals on science communication (WECOM), aimed at bridging the gap between science and society.

12 July 2024

Exploring the Future of Creative Industries with Generative AI: Insights from the Benno Session >

New Youtube Episode! Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly evolving and poised to significantly impact the creative industries in the future. What does this mean for students training to work in this dynamic sector?

10 July 2024

Netherlands ranks #1 in the new Global Index on Responsible AI >

The Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI) has recently launched, ranking the Netherlands at number one, emphasizing the country's leadership in the responsible use of artificial intelligence. This recognition underscores the thriving AI community in the Netherlands and highlights the necessity of international cooperation to ensure AI is deployed and used responsibly.

6 January 2025

Can AI Detect Violence in Crowds Before It Happens? >

Detecting violence in large crowds through surveillance footage? It's possible with artificial intelligence (AI). But before implementing such technology, it is crucial to carefully consider the ethical implications. AI researcher Emmeke Veltmeijer concludes that it’s more important than ever to develop ethically responsible models and maintain an ongoing conversation about them.

31 December 2024

Executives Concerned: ‘AI Will Replace Jobs’ – Key Findings from ING Survey >

An increasing number of executives from large Dutch companies are expressing concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job displacement. This is one of the key findings from the annual CEO survey by ING, which involved 263 major Dutch businesses.

31 December 2024

Looking Back: Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024 Highlights >

On December 12, 2024, we celebrated the winners of the Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024 during our Amsterdam AI Highlights Event. The event brought together top researchers and AI professionals to honor the thesis work of the students!

30 December 2024

The Future of Computing: Faster and More Sustainable >

Andy Pimentel, professor of Parallel Computing Systems at the University of Amsterdam’s Informatics Institute, is tackling two pressing challenges in computing: speed and sustainability. As innovations in AI and data analytics drive demand for faster systems, the environmental impact of energy consumption has become a critical issue.

26 December 2024

Contenders for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2025 Regional Preliminaries Announced! >

We are thrilled to be part of organizing the regional preliminaries for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2025, a prestigious award for AI scale-up companies in healthcare innovation.