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While AI holds great promise for healthcare, its practical implementation has been more challenging than anticipated. Most AI solutions are still in the experimental phase. Three UvA researchers share their insights on bridging the gap between science and medical practice.

AI is commonly associated with entertainment and misinformation, but it is emerging as a tool in mental health care. Professor Theo Gevers from the University of Amsterdam is developing deepfake technology to assist in trauma and grief therapy. Through lifelike avatars, individuals can engage in conversations that help them process trauma in a safe environment.

Preparations for the National Healthcare Innovation Award 2025 are underway, and companies can now register! Amsterdam Economic Board and partners like Zorg2025 are hosting the regional pre-selection round for innovative scale-ups from North Holland and Flevoland.

The Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has compiled a list of recent media appearances featuring their researchers and students. From AI applications in healthcare to innovative spin-offs, the UvA has everything neatly summarized for you.

Professor Andy Pimentel from the University of Amsterdam is developing computer systems that are not only faster but also more sustainable. As AI and data processing expand, this work becomes increasingly critical.

The National AI Benchmark is designed to quickly provide companies with insights into their AI maturity. By completing a survey, businesses gain access to a detailed report offering practical recommendations and comparisons with other organizations. This project is in collaboration with the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation (ACBI) and is supported by prominent AI researchers such as Prof. Henk Volberda, Dr. Michiel Tempelaar, and Dr. Rick Hollen. The benchmark offers tangible steps to improve your AI strategy, identify new applications, and strengthen your competitive edge.   Take the survey here .

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.

How does your industry use AI? Join the National AI Benchmark for free and find out!

As of September 1st, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) has officially become a collaboration between 18 Dutch knowledge institutions. With the signing of the agreement by these institutions, a nationwide ecosystem of knowledge institutions is now involved, enhancing the governance of the ICAI network.