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May 17 2024
UvA Researchers Created an Evaluation Checklist for Datasets >
AI can analyze medical data quickly and accurately, potentially improving diagnoses and treatment plans. However, bias remains a persistent problem, making medical AI solutions not yet effective for every population. Researchers from the UvA Informatics Institute are unfolding the bias issue and suggesting improvements.
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7 May 2024
Pascal Wiggers appointed as Lector of Responsible IT at the HvA >
As of April 1, 2024, Pascal Wiggers has been appointed lecturer in Responsible IT by the Executive Board of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, following in the footsteps of lecturer Nanda Piersma.
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May 3 2024
Dutch public prioritizes combating fake news for AI research agenda >
A study by Waag Futurelab and Ipsos I&O, commissioned by the Dutch AI Coalition, highlights the Dutch public's priority for AI research topics, emphasizing the fight against fake news and polarization.
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30 April 2024
AI020 Recap >
We are fresh off AI020, our team is still buzzing!
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30 April 2024
ERC advanced grants awarded to multiple Amsterdam knowledge institutes >
€652 million was allocated to leading researchers across Europe through the EU's Horizon Europe program, aiming to facilitate scientific breakthroughs. Notably, the Netherlands secured a total of 23 grants, with Amsterdam universities and research centres claiming around half.
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29 April 2024
Amsterdam's Kepler Vision Technologies receives €1.5M to increase support in healthcare >
ROM InWest's €1.5M investment in Amsterdam's Kepler Vision Technologies will facilitate the launch of 'Kepler Night Nurse,' which uses AI-driven technology to improve care quality, particularly for the elderly.
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29 April 2024
Can artificial intelligence assist us in staining cancer tissue samples? >
Last week, researcher Sara Pires de Oliveira received funding from the Dutch Research Council NWO (Dutch Research Council) to explore this concept.
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April 23 2024
Hyperscenarios of artificial intelligence usage: an essay by Nanda Piersma >
In her essay, Nanda Piersma from CREATE-IT APPLIED RESEARCH at HvA discusses the complexity of artificial intelligence and how its deployment by people is key to responsible usage.
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April 22 2024
Responsibly connecting on social media: The RE-LINK Project >
In the ERC project RE-LINK, Fernando P. Santos and his team examine the social effects of link recommendation algorithms on social media.
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November 4
Humans and AI: A good team? Study calls for clear task division >
As AI becomes more common in various sectors, the question arises: how effective is human-machine collaboration? MIT researchers conclude that in some cases, humans and AI perform worse together than separately. However, they see potential when task division is clear.
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November 1
Geert Wissink announced as jury member for Data Science Top 50 Event >
On November 14th, Geert Wissink, Business Director of Amsterdam AI, will serve as a jury member at the Data Science Top 50 event.
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October 28
Opinion: “A call for consensus: AI's place in education” >
Roemer Wage, a graduate of the University of Amsterdam with a degree in Information Science and currently pursuing a Master's in Information Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit, wrote his Bachelor's thesis titled "Regulating Generative AI: An Analysis of the EU Approach," which was graded an 8.5. Drawing on this research and his insights gained throughout his studies, he shares the following opinion on the role of AI in education.
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October 23
Accelerating digitalization in SMEs: a conversation with André Gerver >
AI is everywhere. SMEs face the challenge of keeping up with rapid digital developments. In an interview with the Centre of Expertise Applied AI at HvA, program leader André Gerver discusses the European Digital Innovation Hub Northwest (EDIH) and the role of the 'Test before Invest' work package, which helps SMEs in their digital transition.
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October, 23
HAVA-lab officially opened: interdisciplinary research into human-aligned video AI >
Last week, Peter-Paul Verbeek officially opened the HAVA-Lab. This is the first lab of its kind at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) that studies video-AI from an interdisciplinary perspective. The central research question revolves around what defines human-aligned video-AI, how it can be made computable, and what determines its societal acceptance. The lab unites all seven UvA faculties in a groundbreaking effort, showcasing the power of collaboration in addressing complex societal challenges.
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