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Using generative AI tools in education

September 11, 2023

Using generative AI tools in education >

With the emergence of ChatGPT, there has been a lively discussion about the use of generative AI tools in education. To support teachers in using this technology, the Dutch AI Coalition's Scholing & Education working group has compiled two advisory documents.

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Podcast: What if AI learns from its own output, EU versus US and digital slaughterhouses

September 10, 2023

Podcast: What if AI learns from its own output, EU versus US and digital slaughterhouses >

What goes wrong when language models are trained mainly on their own output? Until recently, this seemed like a future possibility, but now it is a danger we should seriously consider. And can we create rules to prevent it?

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Building Models to Enable Greater use of AI in The Health Care System

7 September 2023

Building Models to Enable Greater use of AI in The Health Care System >

80% of all patient data is unstructured. Notes from a conversation with a GP, the evaluation of a specialist in a university medical centre or even a recommendation from a pharmacist. While this 'unstructured’ data is no problem for the human eye, it presents an unsurmountable challenge to an AI-algorithm.

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PhD Natural Language Processing for Health Data Science at UMC

6 September 2023

PhD Natural Language Processing for Health Data Science at UMC >

The UMC is looking for a motivated PhD student in the field of natural language processing with a specific interest in machine learning for health care who will work on the DataTools4Heart project.

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Announcement Two New ICAI Labs

6 September 2023

Announcement Two New ICAI Labs >

ICAI is expanding! In the past weeks, two new ICAI labs have launched. ICAI is happy to have them as a part of our ecosystem.

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ADS’s Integration with Amsterdam AI - Next Steps

15 Augustus 2023

ADS’s Integration with Amsterdam AI - Next Steps >

Amsterdam Data Science is excited to announce the next step in joining forces with Amsterdam AI. Together, we will support Amsterdam’s development as an international hub for Responsible AI.

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AI legislation at least as far-reaching as European privacy rules

14 August 2023

AI legislation at least as far-reaching as European privacy rules >

Jacintha Walters recently graduated from the HvA master's programme Applied Artificial Intelligence on a topical subject: the European AI Act, which comes into force at the end of 2023. She examined the extent to which a number of large and small companies are prepared for these regulations. On a number of points, that preparation still falls short, she finds in her thesis and in a paper, which will be out soon. "Better preparation is badly needed, because this is going to have as much impact as the AVG," she says.

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Invitation Inaugural Lecture | The Ancient Art of Data Management

August 14, 2023

Invitation Inaugural Lecture | The Ancient Art of Data Management >

This is an Invitation to the inaugural lecture of Professor Hannes Mühleisen. He is a Professor of Data Engineering at Radboud University, Faculty of Science, Co-Founder and CEO of DuckDB and Senior Researcher at the CWI. Hannes will deliver his inaugural lecture on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 3.45 p.m, entitled: “The Ancient Art of Data Management” at Radboud University, Nijmegen.

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When will Robust AI-Supported Medical Imaging Finally Become a Reality?

10 Augustus 2023

When will Robust AI-Supported Medical Imaging Finally Become a Reality? >

How is it that AI techniques for medical imaging are accurate in the lab, yet fail in practice?

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Gravitation grant for challenges in cyber security

April 3 2024

Gravitation grant for challenges in cyber security >

On March 26, 2024, it was announced that UvA scientists Christian Schaffner, Zoltan Mann, Francesco Regezzoni, Kostas Papagiannopoulos, and Karst Koymans from the Informatics Institute (IvI) are involved in an ambitious project aimed at tackling challenges in cyber security. This project is one of three consortia that have received a Gravitation Grant from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

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Gravitation grant for AI-Assisted design of blindness therapy

April 3 2024

Gravitation grant for AI-Assisted design of blindness therapy >

On March 26, 2024, it was announced that UvA scientist Clarisa Sanchez from the Informatics Institute (IvI) is involved in a groundbreaking project aimed at designing therapies for blindness with the help of artificial intelligence. This project is one of three consortia that have received a Gravitation Grant from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.

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EIT Digital & AiNed report: Netherlands to capitalize on generative AI promise

March 28 2024

EIT Digital & AiNed report: Netherlands to capitalize on generative AI promise >

The Netherlands has the potential to play a leading role in the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent report by EIT Digital and the AiNed program of the National Growth Fund. The report, titled 'Generative AI: Europe's Quest for Regulation and Industry Leadership', emphasizes that with the right investments in AI startups, collaboration within Europe, and access to high-performance computing, the Netherlands can strengthen its position.

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AI4Students gets placed second as Research of the Year

March 27 2024

AI4Students gets placed second as Research of the Year >

The AI4Students initiative by HvA, aimed at preparing all students for an AI-driven future, has proudly secured the second prize in the Research of the Year awards, highlighting the project's significant impact on educational innovation.

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AI Act: Europe leads with trustworthy AI regulations

March 27 2024

AI Act: Europe leads with trustworthy AI regulations >

Europe takes a significant leap forward in AI regulation with the new Artificial Intelligence Act, aimed at ensuring safety, respecting fundamental rights, and supporting businesses in the digital age.

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