News

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.  

Featuring presentations by Floris Kreiken and Hans de Zwart

Great news! Booking.com is now in the top 3 of the Dutch R&D Top 30, with nearly €420 million in R&D investments. Our significant contributions to research and development, including investments in AI, are making a substantial impact on the innovation strength of the Netherlands.

On November 28, 2024, the ELLIS Unit Amsterdam hosted its third annual NeurIPS Fest at LAB42, attracting 120 participants and showcasing 25 posters. Co-organized with the ELLIS Units in Nijmegen and Delft, the event brought together AI/ML researchers from across the Netherlands for a vibrant and collaborative gathering.

At LAB42, their addressing tomorrow’s challenges today. One pressing question is: how can we tackle the growing staff shortage in security?