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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.
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June 17
Dancing with AI on Nemo’s Rooftop >
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.
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June 16
AI at the Bedside: Turning Innovation into Care at ZORG2040 >
From promise to practice: AI at the bedside.
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June 16
Why You Don’t Need to Understand AI to Join the Conversation >
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.
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June 15
Quantum Tech Moves from Lab to Life – Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences Lead the Way >
From theory to impact: how the Netherlands is accelerating quantum innovation
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10 June
CWI joins forces with startup Raynetics to push the frontiers of 3D image reconstruction >
AI-driven microscopy meets computational imaging excellence.
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Heartbeat analysis helps unmask deepfakes >
Researchers from NFI and UvA present an innovative method to detect deepfakes by analyzing subtle facial color changes that follow the rhythm of the heartbeat.
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June 8
New AI model ‘Aurora’ promises breakthrough in disaster forecasting >
An international research team including UvA scientists has introduced Aurora, a powerful AI model that dramatically improves forecasting for air quality, ocean waves, and extreme weather events.
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June 3
New ICAI OpenGov Lab Aims to Make Government Information More Accessible and Understandable >
Amsterdam, 28 May 2025 — The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Dutch central government have jointly launched the ICAI OpenGov Lab, a new research initiative focused on improving the accessibility and interpretability of public sector information through cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The lab will focus on two major AI domains: Information Retrieval (IR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Its goal is to make open government data easier to find, enrich, and understand for citizens, journalists, researchers, and policymakers alike.
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July 7
New round of AiNed InnovationLabs now open >
Are you working on AI innovations with social and economic impact? Submit your short proposal for an AiNed InnovationLab before 5 September 2025.
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27 July
AI Factory in Groningen Moves Ahead — Amsterdam AI Involved >
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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