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On 3 February, the HvA launched its new minor, AI for Creative Thinkers and Designers, with a kickoff at Melkweg. 

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The fifth annual Techleap report provides a comprehensive overview of the Dutch tech ecosystem, highlighting strong growth in venture capital investment despite challenges in early stage funding.

The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) has opened its first Open Call , inviting SMEs, startups, and NGOs to apply for funding to develop AI/ML solutions for sustainability.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. Many patients first undergo neoadjuvant therapy (such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy) to shrink the tumor before surgery. However, not everyone responds well to this treatment, causing some patients to experience unnecessary side effects without effective results.

According to Reuters , the rise of Chinese AI model DeepSeek presents European startups with an opportunity to catch up with US firms. With significantly lower costs, more companies are switching from OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, experts warn about regulatory and security concerns.

The Chinese AI app DeepSeek collects extensive user data, including keystroke information, raising major privacy concerns. According to de Volkskrant , European regulators have launched investigations, with Italy already blocking the app.

A recent RTL Z broadcast highlights how DeepSeek , a new Chinese AI model, is shaking up the tech world. Pascal Wiggers, Lecturer in Responsible AI at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, discussed how the model performs similarly to U.S. AI models like ChatGPT but at a fraction of the cost. This raises questions about its impact on the AI market and Europe’s position in the global technology race.

The recordings from the satellite symposium "Active Learning in Pharma" are now available! Explore inspiring insights from speakers at Merck Group, MSD, Novo Nordisk, and SOLVE Chemistry through one convenient link.