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17 November 2023

One year of The AI, Media and Democracy Lab >

We are celebrating The AI, Media and Democracy Lab (ELSA Lab) first birthday! Last year they started the trajectory as a Dutch Research Council-funded Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects (ELSA) Lab. The overarching goal: to develop and test value-driven, human-centered AI applications and ethical and legal frameworks for responsible use of AI in the media.

17 November 2023

PhD Positions in Pioneering research on Human-Aligned Video AI >

The DSC HAVA-Lab will be established through the Interdisciplinary PhD programme initiated by the UvA Data Science Centre. The mission of this first multidisciplinary laboratory is to define human-aligned video-AI, develop computable models, and examine the factors influencing its societal acceptance.

16 November 2023

New software detects money laundering faster than ever before >

Computer scientists have developed a new tool that enables quicker and more accurate detection of money laundering, with the ability to scan 50 million transactions in less than a second. The tool can isolate suspicious and potential criminal behaviour three times more effectively than conventional methods.

15 November 2023

With 'Apple-style' presentation, OpenAI launches customizable smart assistants >

OpenAI wants to be able to compete with large tech companies. During a presentation to developers yesterday, reminiscent of Apple's approach, the company introduced GPTs, a new concept that is best explained as a smart assistant.

15 November 2023

Call semester programme development 2024/2025 >

CWI Research Semester Programmes entail a coherent set of activities over a longer period of time to allow researchers to expand their network for further collaborative initiatives.

14 November 2023

Global summit talked about tackling the dangers of AI at Bletchley Park >

Politicians, scientists and big tech companies from all over the world met in the UK and discussed questions like: How do we get a grip on artificial intelligence, AI?

14 November 2023

Trust as a starting point for data sharing in healthcare >

Every other newsletter we aim to bring you an interview with someone who is changing the AI ecosystem. This month it's Mat Daemen (Full Professor, Pathology)!

14 November 2023

A new theory sheds light on the ‘shallow’ structure of the brain and AI >

Recent advances in artificial intelligence are astounding. Some people even claim that AI systems are already sentient.

14 November 2023

Better Images of AI: A Guide for Users and Creators >

Stock images strongly influence the ways in which non-expert audiences think about and understand the topics they illustrate. This is why it is worrying that research has repeatedly shown that many images of AI are misleading and unhelpful.

1 August 2024

Amsterdam AI Receives Notable NWO Grant for AI Impact Project >

We are thrilled to announce that Amsterdam AI has been awarded a NWO grant for our innovative project, "The AI Society: Conversations on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence." This project is one of twelve selected under the National Science Agenda (NWA) call for proposals on science communication (WECOM), aimed at bridging the gap between science and society.

12 July 2024

Exploring the Future of Creative Industries with Generative AI: Insights from the Benno Session >

New Youtube Episode! Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly evolving and poised to significantly impact the creative industries in the future. What does this mean for students training to work in this dynamic sector?

10 July 2024

Netherlands ranks #1 in the new Global Index on Responsible AI >

The Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI) has recently launched, ranking the Netherlands at number one, emphasizing the country's leadership in the responsible use of artificial intelligence. This recognition underscores the thriving AI community in the Netherlands and highlights the necessity of international cooperation to ensure AI is deployed and used responsibly.

10 July 2024

Alfons Hoekstra scientific director of the Molecular and Materials Design hub >

Alfons Hoekstra, a professor of Computational Science & Engineering, has been appointed the scientific director of the new Molecular and Materials Design (MMD) Technology hub as of July 1. This initiative aims to revolutionize research in molecules and materials using advanced AI and simulations, with a focus on health and environmental sustainability.

4 July 2024

Future of Technology in Amsterdam: Your Opinion Counts! >

Will we use artificial intelligence to detect crooked tiles on the street? Do we use quantum computing to calculate the ideal route for supply traffic? Do we use algorithms to predict which homes have lead pipes? Amsterdam is constantly investigating what new technologies are on the market and how we can best use them.