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April 23, 2025
AI model at Amsterdam UMC speeds up lung cancer diagnosis >
Amsterdam UMC uses an AI model that detects lung cancer up to four months earlier than GPs—enabling faster diagnosis and improving survival prospects.
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April 16, 2025
AWS: Dutch businesses are adopting AI faster than the European average >
New research from AWS shows that Dutch businesses are rapidly adopting AI—at a rate of one new implementation every four minutes, well ahead of the European average.
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April 16, 2025
Submit your nomination for the Dutch Applied AI Award 2025 >
Do you know or develop an innovative AI application? Submit it now for the 2025 Dutch Applied AI Award, presented at the Computable Awards.
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April 16, 2025
UK government tests AI to predict murders >
The UK government is developing an AI system that could predict who is most likely to commit a serious crime. Critics call the project dangerous and discriminatory.
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April 16, 2025
Meta plans to use European user data to train AI models >
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will soon receive a notification: their public data may be used to train Meta’s AI models. Objections are possible, but require action.
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April 16, 2025
Don’t let ChatGPT take the messy part away from us >
VU professor Felienne Hermans argues that education should not only teach students how to use AI, but continue to prioritise factual knowledge, trial and error, and the discomfort of thinking and writing for yourself.
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April 8, 2025
OLVG West accelerates MRI scans with AI technology >
The OLVG West hospital in Amsterdam utilizes artificial intelligence to perform MRI scans faster and more accurately, contributing to reduced waiting lists and improved patient care.
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April 8, 2025
Ajax uses AI to combat online hate on social media >
Ajax is the first Dutch football club to use AI to automatically filter hateful content on social media. With this tool, the club aims to contribute to a safer online environment.
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April 4, 2025
Amsterdam strengthens position as major AI hub and tech city >
Amsterdam ranks among Europe’s top tech cities and is rapidly emerging as a global AI hub. The city combines strong digital infrastructure with active research networks and a vibrant startup ecosystem.
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May 19, 2025
Amsterdam launches ChatAmsterdam: its own AI assistant for civil servants >
The City of Amsterdam has launched ChatAmsterdam, its own AI assistant that helps civil servants with writing texts, creating summaries, and analyzing complex documents. The system provides a secure alternative to commercial AI tools.
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May 19, 2025
Chinese Navy deploys AI in warship degaussing operation >
The Chinese Navy has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time in a warship degaussing operation, improving operational efficiency by 60 percent, according to the Global Times.
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May 19, 2025
AI Literacy Day at VU: Educators Explore AI Literacy in Education >
During the AI Literacy Day at VU, educators, support staff, and policymakers gathered to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be responsibly integrated into education. Five key themes took center stage.
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May 19, 2025
Israel uses AI for attacks in Gaza: from 50 targets per year to 100 per day >
According to an article in Het Parool, Israel uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets in Gaza faster, more accurately, and more frequently. This has led to a massive increase in the number of targeted attacks, with severe consequences for civilians.
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May 15
Who Controls Our Internet? Cloud, Power, and Public Values >
The recent move by SIDN (the foundation managing the .nl domain) to Amazon Web Services may seem technical, but researchers from the University of Amsterdam warn it touches the core of our digital sovereignty.
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