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10 October 2023
Free AI course for the whole of the Netherlands >
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming popular at breakneck speed and changing our lives and work in numerous ways, it becomes essential to understand the basics of this technology.
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10 October 2023
ELSA Labs, working together to develop responsible application of AI >
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a major impact on how people interact with digital systems and services. How should our society relate to this digital transformation?
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9 October 2023
Ethical AI applications: this remains human work >
Set up a well-thought-out architecture for an AI system in one go and then assume you will have a good foundation for years to come? Forget it.
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6 October 2023
Queen Maxima Informs herself about Responsible AI Systems >
What exciting news! The Queen visited our partner the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences on October 5th. It seemed that besides the spectacle of having the queen on your doorstep, she was well-informed about the latest AI developments and asked pointed questions on different AI-related topics.
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5 October 2023
The vital importance of human-centred AI, a renewed call >
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the most influential systems technology today. AI is having a major impact on the way people interact with digital systems and services.
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4 October 2023
Bootcamp Generative AI for professionals >
Bootcamp Generative AI for professionals - learn the basics of data science and generative AI with 6 coherent, easy accessible sessions.
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3 October 2023
Making the invisible visible with AI: Roald studied it >
At the HvA's new master's in Applied A.I., the first batch of students graduated this summer. What is unique about this master's is that students not only learn the theory, but also make and apply A.I. models and critically examine the consequences for fields of study.
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2 October 2023
CWI and Inria kick off intensive research collaboration, tackling societal challenges >
Together with French partner Inria, CWI will jointly explore solutions for major societal challenges in the coming years. These include projects on energy, cryptography and cybersecurity, quantum computing, and human interaction in a virtual world.
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26 September 2023
Vote Mark Hoogendoorn, Job Calis and IMPALA to the Finals >
Job Calis (on behalf of the ICK of the Emma Children's Hospital of the Amsterdam UMC) and Mark Hoogendoorn (on behalf of the QDA group at the VU) have been nominated for the Amsterdam Science & Innovation award with the IMPALA project.
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22 May 2024
Dutch AI Awareness and Research Priorities: Key Findings >
A study by Waag Futurelab and Ipsos I&O, for the Dutch AI Coalition, assessed Dutch awareness of AI and key AI topics. The majority understand AI well, with few unfamiliar.
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22 may 2024
ICLR 2024 Test of Time Award for Max Welling >
Prof. Dr. Max Welling from the University of Amsterdam has won the prestigious ICLR Test of Time Award 2024 for his groundbreaking work on "Auto-Encoding Variational Bayes". This research has had a lasting impact on the field of probabilistic modeling and deep learning.
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May 17 2024
Ellogon.ai's Succes | An Interview >
Which cancer patients truly benefit from immunotherapy? Doctors can use the AI tool EIDOS from healthcare innovation startup Ellogon.ai to find out. Director Robert Kuipers: "If we don't continuously apply technology in healthcare, our system will break down."
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May 17 2024
UvA Researchers Created an Evaluation Checklist for Datasets >
AI can analyze medical data quickly and accurately, potentially improving diagnoses and treatment plans. However, bias remains a persistent problem, making medical AI solutions not yet effective for every population. Researchers from the UvA Informatics Institute are unfolding the bias issue and suggesting improvements.
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7 May 2024
Pascal Wiggers appointed as Lector of Responsible IT at the HvA >
As of April 1, 2024, Pascal Wiggers has been appointed lecturer in Responsible IT by the Executive Board of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, following in the footsteps of lecturer Nanda Piersma.
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