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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 August 2024
Amsterdam AI Receives Notable NWO Grant for AI Impact Project >
We are thrilled to announce that Amsterdam AI has been awarded a NWO grant for our innovative project, "The AI Society: Conversations on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence." This project is one of twelve selected under the National Science Agenda (NWA) call for proposals on science communication (WECOM), aimed at bridging the gap between science and society.
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12 July 2024
Exploring the Future of Creative Industries with Generative AI: Insights from the Benno Session >
New Youtube Episode! Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly evolving and poised to significantly impact the creative industries in the future. What does this mean for students training to work in this dynamic sector?
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February 1
Can China’s DeepSeek AI Compete with US Tech Giants? >
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.
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January 23
Videos: Recordings from "Active Learning in Pharma" >
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.
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23 January 2025
Tech Companies' $500 Billion AI Initiative: A Bold Move or Cause for Concern? >
In a surprising move on his first full day in office, President Donald Trump announced a massive collaboration between OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next four years.
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23 January 2025
Hyperbolic Geometry: the solution? >
Deep learning excels at tasks like image recognition but often struggles with accuracy when classifying similar objects. UvA researcher Pascal Mettes suggests hyperbolic geometry as a game-changing solution.
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21 January 2025
AI Tool to Help Prevent Falls Among Elderly >
Leonie Westerbeek, a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, is leading a project that uses AI to help elderly patients reduce their fall risk. Her doctoral research focuses on a system that advises seniors on how to manage medication-related risks, which are the leading cause of falls among this age group.
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