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AI actress Tilly Norwood, created by Dutch producer Eline van der Velden, gained attention at the Zurich Film Festival last weekend. While talent agencies show interest, Hollywood stars respond critically to her digital presence.

CuspAI has raised more than 100 million dollars in a new funding round. The start-up, co-founded by UvA professor Max Welling, aims to accelerate the discovery of new materials using artificial intelligence.

Albania unveiled “Diella,” a virtual AI minister tasked with overseeing public procurement to curb corruption. The move is ambitious and eye-catching, but raises fundamental questions about legal footing, transparency, human oversight, and operational detail.

Researchers at CWI developed an AI method with the United Nations to filter sensitive information from the Humanitarian Data Exchange platform, improving protection of humanitarian data against misuse.

The University of Amsterdam has received €3.8 million for the BEAT research project, which uses AI and data to develop new solutions for more accessible cities.

Research by computational linguist Jaap Kruijt (VU) shows that humans and robots communicate more effectively when artificial intelligence is used to adapt language use.

AI systems do not always give the same answers across languages. Research from CWI and partners shows that Dutch multinationals may unknowingly face risks, from HR to customer service and strategic decision-making.

Researchers at Sanquin have used an AI-based method to decode how immune cells regulate protein production. This breakthrough could strengthen immunotherapy and improve cancer treatments.

Political scientist Juliana Chueri (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) has received an ERC Starting Grant for her research into the political consequences of AI for labor markets and the welfare state.