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24 February 2025
New AI Minor at HvA >
On 3 February, the HvA launched its new minor, AI for Creative Thinkers and Designers, with a kickoff at Melkweg.
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20 February 2025
Asking AI a question is energy consuming >
Where is it going wrong?
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20 February 2025
The State of Dutch Tech in 2025: How the Netherlands Competes on the Global Stage >
The fifth annual Techleap report provides a comprehensive overview of the Dutch tech ecosystem, highlighting strong growth in venture capital investment despite challenges in early stage funding.
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11 February 2025
ELIAS Launches Open Call: Up to €60,000 in Funding for AI & Sustainability Projects >
The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) has opened its first Open Call , inviting SMEs, startups, and NGOs to apply for funding to develop AI/ML solutions for sustainability.
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6 February 2025
AI Model Enhances Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions >
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. Many patients first undergo neoadjuvant therapy (such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy) to shrink the tumor before surgery. However, not everyone responds well to this treatment, causing some patients to experience unnecessary side effects without effective results.
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February 3
DeepSeek Gives European AI Firms a Chance to Compete in the Global AI Race >
According to Reuters , the rise of Chinese AI model DeepSeek presents European startups with an opportunity to catch up with US firms. With significantly lower costs, more companies are switching from OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, experts warn about regulatory and security concerns.
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February 3
Privacy concerns over Chinese AI App DeepSeek: European regulators take action >
The Chinese AI app DeepSeek collects extensive user data, including keystroke information, raising major privacy concerns. According to de Volkskrant , European regulators have launched investigations, with Italy already blocking the app.
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February 1
Can China’s DeepSeek AI Compete with US Tech Giants? >
A recent RTL Z broadcast highlights how DeepSeek , a new Chinese AI model, is shaking up the tech world. Pascal Wiggers, Lecturer in Responsible AI at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, discussed how the model performs similarly to U.S. AI models like ChatGPT but at a fraction of the cost. This raises questions about its impact on the AI market and Europe’s position in the global technology race.
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January 23
Videos: Recordings from "Active Learning in Pharma" >
The recordings from the satellite symposium "Active Learning in Pharma" are now available! Explore inspiring insights from speakers at Merck Group, MSD, Novo Nordisk, and SOLVE Chemistry through one convenient link.
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March 11
Patient Rights Under Pressure Amid AI Hype in Healthcare >
AI’s rise in healthcare promises faster diagnoses and improved patient care. However, according to Hannah van Kolfschooten, a PhD candidate at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Law, patient rights risk being overshadowed by AI hype. “AI should improve care, not just give hospitals a ‘cool’ image,” she argues in an interview. Her research focuses on safeguarding patient rights within the European Union.
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26 February 2025
Breaking Barriers: AI Startups Wanted >
The Breaking Barriers program, launching in spring 2025, is set to accelerate AI startups in the Netherlands.
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25 February 2025
Paul Groth on the Future of Data Science: A Conversation with UC Berkeley >
"Data science is really becoming like the lingua franca for domains to talk to each other." In a recent episode of the UC Berkeley Data Science Education podcast, Paul Groth, Professor of Algorithmic Data Science and Director of the Data Science Centre at the University of Amsterdam, explores the interdisciplinary power of data science and its transformative role in education and research.
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24 February 2025
UvA and VU Amsterdam Launch AIMES to Boost AI Literacy in Education >
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and VU Amsterdam have launched the AI Maturity in Education Scan (AIMES), a tool to help educators integrate AI ethically and confidently, regardless of their current AI knowledge.
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24 February 2025
New AI Minor at HvA >
On 3 February, the HvA launched its new minor, AI for Creative Thinkers and Designers, with a kickoff at Melkweg.
read more >