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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the news industry as we know it. At Nu.nl, the founder, Merien ten Houten, has made this vision a reality with the launch of 'The Illustrated Artificial Intelligence' (DGKI). This means it is no longer science fiction, but has become an intriguing reality in which AI not only collects, selects and writes news, but even produces vivid images to bring stories to life.

Last year, AI systems that write human texts made their breakthrough worldwide. Yet many scientific questions about how exactly they work remain unanswered. The UvA asked three UvA researchers how they try to make the underlying language models more transparent, reliable and human. This week, colleague Raquel Fernández talks about her research.

We are delighted to announce that Ellogon.ai has emerged victorious as the North Holland preliminary round winner for the esteemed Zorginnovatieprijs. As the chosen scaleup from Amsterdam, Ellogon.ai will proudly present its innovative EIDOS technology at the upcoming national finals on March 21st!

Vivien van Veldhuizen inspires girls and women in science and AI. Vivien is a PhD student in the AI for Oncology group at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, is passionate about advancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment through her expertise in AI research. Though not the recipient of a Women in AI award nomination in the AI Young Professional category, Vivien remains committed to inspiring young girls and women to pursue careers in science and technology.

Research led by Amsterdam UMC and Radboudumc has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of major depression disorder. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have developed a method to predict the effectiveness of antidepressants within just one week, significantly shortening the traditional six to eight-week waiting period.

In a recent project at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), AI is being utilized to assist chemists in developing new, sustainable materials. This initiative, named AI4SMM, focuses on using AI to create innovative solutions in various domains such as energy storage, sustainable steel, and safe plastics. The project highlights AI's potential to accelerate the development and implementation of sustainable molecules and materials, which is crucial for promoting a sustainable society.

The Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC), in collaboration with PIANOo and supported by the Ministry of the Interior, has launched a market vision for the use of AI and drones within public services.

In an era where generative AI and other AI applications are essential for innovations in sectors such as health, climate, and mobility, the Netherlands faces a critical challenge.

The Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC), in collaboration with PIANOo Expertise Center and supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, recently published a market vision for AI image recognition with drones. This vision provides insight into the responsible use of AI and drones within government services, such as biodiversity monitoring, infrastructure inspections and maintenance.