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9 November 2023
Frank van Harmelen on how humans and machines can successfully work together >
Frank van Harmelen is professor of Artificial Intelligence at VU University Amsterdam and sits on the advisory committee for the Ammodo Science Awards.
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7 November 2023
AI is going to radically change medical world >
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on an unprecedented rise, including in the medical world.
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1 November 2023
Two openings at the VU Department of Computer Science >
The Department of Computer Science has two openings for an assistant/associate professor! One is focused on AI & Health (jointly with the Amsterdam UMC) and one on Human-Aware AI.
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10 October 2023
New UvA Research Lab puts Responsible AI into Practice >
Video-AI is at the heart of many of controversies around AI (Artificial Intelligence), from automated public surveillance to drones for military use.
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26 October 2023
Press release: ICAI launches it’s 50th collaborative research lab >
ICAI is proud to launch its 50-th collaborative research lab. The new lab, dubbed “AI for Oversight,” will develop trustworthy and responsible AI-driven methods and applications for the support of governmental inspectors in the oversight domain.
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19 October 2023
Scientific oversight as a requirement for responsible AI >
AMSTERDAM - Interdisciplinary experts from Amsterdam UMC, and the University of Amsterdam, two institutions within the Amsterdam AI ecosystem, have published their 'living guidelines' for responsible use of generative AI today in Nature.
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19 October 2023
Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital >
Amsterdam UMC designs brain-wave cap that is suitable for use in the ambulance.
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17 October 2023
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As first editions go, this edition of the Amsterdam AI newsletter may well be a future collector’s item. In any case, it is definitely one to share!
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10 October 2023
Global Innovation Index 2023 >
The Netherlands remains a global innovation frontrunner, ranking 7th worldwide in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII). The annual report assesses innovation capabilities of various countries and highlights the Netherlands' particularly strong business ecosystem including a high level of logistics performance, startup financing, university-industry research collaboration, knowledge and creative output.
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19 June 2024
Guiding the Digital Future: Insights from Joris van Hoboken >
As we move deeper into a digital era, platforms like Facebook and X have significantly reshaped our society. The advent of quantum technology is poised to bring even more profound changes. This raises an essential question: how do we safeguard citizens' rights and democratic interests amidst rapid technological advancements? Joris van Hoboken, a professor of Information Law with a focus on digital infrastructure, aims to explore this issue extensively over the coming years.
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19 Juni 2024
Tim Baarslag Appointed Professor of Mathematics of Cooperative AI at TU Eindhoven >
AI has become central to modern society, gaining global attention for its success in image recognition, natural language processing, and medical diagnosis. Similarly, mathematical analysis has addressed diverse issues from transportation to investment strategies. The fusion of these fields, known as the Mathematics of Cooperative AI, seeks to develop a theory for intelligent joint decision-making. Tim Baarslag's new professorship at TU Eindhoven focuses on this emerging field.
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18 June 2024
Hack4Her 2024: A Celebration of Women in Tech and Innovation >
Amsterdam, June 10, 2024 — The third annual Hack4Her event successfully concluded on June 9, 2024, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Over three transformative days, Hack4Her 2024 brought together more than 100 participants from all over the Netherlands, including students, professionals, and industry leaders, all united in their commitment to creating women-centered tech spaces and promoting gender diversity in technology.
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27 May 2024
Two HvA AI Projects Receive RAAK Public Grant >
Grant for research projects on practically applicable AI solutions.
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22 May 2024
OpenAI's ChatGPT: The Empathetic AI >
This week, OpenAI unveiled its latest AI technology, showcasing a cheerful female voice that responds quickly and empathetically. What started as a simple text-based chatbot is now becoming a virtual companion.
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