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6 February 2024

Market vision for AI image recognition with drones co-launched by NL AIC >

The Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC), in collaboration with PIANOo Expertise Center and supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, recently published a market vision for AI image recognition with drones. This vision provides insight into the responsible use of AI and drones within government services, such as biodiversity monitoring, infrastructure inspections and maintenance.

31 January 2024

The AI Taskforce of VU and UvA: what exactly do they do? >

In September 2023, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) took a significant step in the educational landscape with the launch of their joint AI Taskforce. A dynamic group of eight experts from both universities join forces: not only to explore the challenges, but also the unprecedented possibilities of artificial intelligence within higher education.

29 January 2024

New AI gadgets want to compete with Siri and Alexa >

It has been possible for years: operating computers with your voice instead of your hands. Apple, Google and Amazon have developed and marketed their own smart assistant and accompanying speaker in recent years. Now that the artificial intelligence (AI) required for this is improving, two startups are bringing new gadgets to the market that focus on voice control. Can they provide a breakthrough?

29 January 2024

Impact Magazine - Road to the AI-Ready Student >

Hot off the press: Brand new edition of HvA Impact Magazine!

24 January 2024

Amsterdam AI strengthens cooperation with new agreement >

The nine leading partners of Amsterdam AI recently signed a new agreement, strengthening their collaboration. With the partners' contributions, financial support is now coming in, focusing on hiring professionals for communication, strategy, and other crucial functions. This will take the collaboration to the next level and enable groundbreaking AI innovations to be realised, with human-centred and socially responsible AI at its core.

23 January 2024

Amsterdam AI celebrates ELSA status for AI for Health Equity Lab >

Amsterdam AI proudly announces the recent awarding of the ELSA Label to the AI for Health Equity Lab by the Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC). The ELSA label (Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects) closely matches Amsterdam AI’s commitment to responsible and people-centered AI.

22 January 2024

European Commissioner speeds up ambitious mission against the danger of AI >

She is known as the digital czar of Europe: European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. She is hastening the introduction of the new law that should restrict artificial intelligence. The first law in the world that supervises Artificial Intelligence (AI).

22 January 2024

Opinion: 'We need to invest in a national AI infrastructure now' >

To avoid losing the battle for generative AI to dominant players such as America and China, the Netherlands must invest like a hare in an AI infrastructure. For our safety and economic security, argue concerned scientists from three universities.

19 January 2024

A strong ecosystem for responsible generative AI for the Netherlands >

On Thursday, 18 January 2024, the government was the first EU member state to present its vision for generative AI, highlighting the importance of an active government mindful of both the opportunities and threats of AI as a systems technology.

30 September

UvA's Informatics Institute in the media >

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.

September 30

The future of computer systems: fast and sustainable >

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.

September 28

Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >

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 .

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.

23 September 2024

Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >

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