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5 September 2024

Advanced AI for Surveillance Robots: A Collaborative Project by Dutch Institutions >

A consortium of leading Dutch research institutions and government agencies, including TU Delft, the University of Amsterdam, TNO, and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, has launched an ambitious project aimed at developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) for surveillance robots. Officially initiated on September 4, the OpenBots consortium focuses on creating AI systems designed to assist human security officers in various security settings.

September 5, 2024

NeuroAI: Charlotte Frenkel explores the future of AI inspired by the human brain >

With the award of an AiNed Fellowship grant, Dr. Charlotte Frenkel from TU Delft delves into neuromorphic computing, pioneering research aimed at creating energy-efficient and powerful AI systems inspired by the human brain. This research bridges AI and neuroscience to develop faster, more energy-efficient, and smarter computing systems.

September 5, 2024

Essay: humans as principals: by Nando Piersma >

In an essay published by Nanda Piersma, Scientific Director of the Centre of Expertise Applied Artificial Intelligence at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, she discusses the importance of humans as principals in the development of AI systems. Piersma takes a critical look at the current hype surrounding AI and advocates for a more responsible and practical approach to technological innovation.

September 5, 2024

Open Position at AI, Media & Democracy Lab: Postdoc Trustworthy Human-AI Interaction for Media and Democracy >

The AI, Media & Democracy Lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to advance trustworthy human-AI interaction within media and democratic contexts. This position focuses on the creation of transparent and ethical AI communication systems, aiming to support media users in a digital world where AI plays a crucial role.

September 5, 2024

Swipework raises €650K to use AI for job seeking >

Amsterdam-based startup Swipework has raised €650,000 in funding to launch their video-based platform, using AI to better match job seekers and employers. Swipework aims to replace traditional job postings with a more visual and interactive alternative, appealing to the new generation of job seekers.

28 August 2024

Tech Companies Invest Billions in AI, But the Hype Seems to Be Fading >

In the first half of 2024, major tech companies collectively poured nearly €100 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) development. The AI race is far from over, with many predicting even greater investments in the near future. However, according to several experts, the initial hype—especially around generative AI technologies like ChatGPT—may have peaked.

8 August 2024

Embodied Evolution: The Future of AI >

Gusz Eiben, a professor of computational intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, believes that true AI requires more than just a digital brain—it needs a body and the ability to evolve.

8 August 2024

Call for Nominations Amsterdam AI Thesis Awards is Now Open >

Amsterdam AI is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024, recognizing outstanding thesis work from the 2023-2024 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for BSc and MSc students to showcase their innovative research in AI.

2 August 2024

National AI Challenge >

A unique opportunity to work with a team of software engineers and data scientists on an AI application to optimize your business operations. This is possible with the National AI Challenge.

31 December 2024

Executives Concerned: ‘AI Will Replace Jobs’ – Key Findings from ING Survey >

An increasing number of executives from large Dutch companies are expressing concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job displacement. This is one of the key findings from the annual CEO survey by ING, which involved 263 major Dutch businesses.

31 December 2024

Looking Back: Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024 Highlights >

On December 12, 2024, we celebrated the winners of the Amsterdam AI Thesis Award 2024 during our Amsterdam AI Highlights Event. The event brought together top researchers and AI professionals to honor the thesis work of the students!

30 December 2024

The Future of Computing: Faster and More Sustainable >

Andy Pimentel, professor of Parallel Computing Systems at the University of Amsterdam’s Informatics Institute, is tackling two pressing challenges in computing: speed and sustainability. As innovations in AI and data analytics drive demand for faster systems, the environmental impact of energy consumption has become a critical issue.

26 December 2024

Contenders for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2025 Regional Preliminaries Announced! >

We are thrilled to be part of organizing the regional preliminaries for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2025, a prestigious award for AI scale-up companies in healthcare innovation.

26 December 2024

AI in Healthcare: How Amsterdam UMC Embraces Innovation >

A key focus for Amsterdam UMC is the collection, storage, and sharing of reliable data, as quality data is essential for effective AI applications. In addition to internal efforts, Amsterdam UMC collaborates with regional partners to improve data quality and promote innovation. The applications of AI at Amsterdam UMC are diverse. For instance, a blood culture model can predict whether blood sampling is necessary in the emergency department, helping to prevent unnecessary treatments. In cardiology, an AI model identifies subtle abnormalities in heart scans (ECGs) that may indicate heart issues, guiding decisions about further testing, such as MRIs. To ensure patient data confidentiality, Amsterdam UMC has developed a secure AI sandbox . This environment provides a safe alternative to public platforms like ChatGPT, allowing for the development of AI tools while protecting sensitive data.These initiatives showcase how AI is transforming healthcare processes. Amsterdam UMC also invests in training its staff to utilize data and AI effectively in their daily work. Discover more about these groundbreaking advancements and watch the video here with examples.