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March 9 2024
Mapping stress with AI: The DESTRESS initiative >
Amsterdam UMC, in collaboration with a consortium of partners, is taking a significant leap forward with the innovative DESTRESS project. Spearheaded by Professor Christiaan Vinkers, a renowned expert in Stress and Resilience, DESTRESS focuses on employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way organizations manage stress and bolster resilience. At a time when stress-related absenteeism results in 2.9 million days lost and over one billion euros in costs annually, such an initiative couldn't be more timely.
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March 8 2024
Nominate your AI application for the Dutch Applied AI Award >
Is your AI application a beacon of innovation? Nominations are now open for the Dutch Applied AI Award! This year marks the fifth anniversary of the award, presented at the annual Computable Awards. The Centre of Expertise Applied AI at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, alongside ICT platform Computable and the podcast De Dataloog, is calling for entries that showcase practical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence.
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March 5 2024
Bird cuts jobs due to AI efficiency >
In a striking development that underscores the relentless march of technological advancement, Bird, formerly known as Messagebird, an Amsterdam-based tech powerhouse, has recently made headlines by laying off 20 percent of its workforce. This bold move, affecting 90 of its 450 employees, was announced by the company's CEO, Robert Vis, citing automation and artificial intelligence (AI) as the driving forces enabling the company to achieve more with fewer people.
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March 5 2024
Deloitte embraces AI: a revolution in accounting >
Deloitte is taking a groundbreaking step by conducting all audits in the Netherlands with artificial intelligence (AI) next year. This innovative move highlights the rapid pace at which AI is transforming the accounting sector. According to Gera Hamer, head of the accounting division at Deloitte Netherlands, the integration of AI, such as their generative AI model Headstart, offers significant benefits. This model, based in part on ChatGPT, is designed to assist accountants in auditing against accounting rules and identifying missing elements. Deloitte emphasizes that this AI usage is carefully embedded within the frameworks of responsibility, privacy, information security, and quality.
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21 February 2024
Open PhD Position on Machine Learning for Automated Reasoning >
Are you interested in working, in an interdisciplinary research setting, on topics at the intersection of logic, machine learning and automated reasoning? The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) is looking for a talented PhD candidate.
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21 February 2024
Lowlands Science: Open Call for Researchers >
Lowlands Science, the science program of Lowlands, one of the Netherlands' largest and most renowned festivals, invites scientists to submit research proposals for execution during the festival on August 16, 17, and 18, 2024.
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21 February 2024
Project introduces ChatGPT as a learning tool in FNWI education >
An innovative project within the FNWI focuses on a few selected courses and strives for close collaboration between teaching teams, AI experts from the faculty and educational expertise from TLC Science. The target?
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20 February 2024
Between Innovation and Ethics: AI-Driven Weapons Under the Scrutiny >
At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction, we are at a critical crossroads where technological advances are challenging our traditional views on warfare.
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19 February 2024
Founder of Nu.nl launches a news website made entirely by AI >
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.
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7 October 2024
Invitation: Tech Horizons Thesis Fair 2024 >
We would like to invite you to participate in Tech Horizons Thesis Fair 2024 , the Industrial Thesis Fair hosted by Study Association STORM in collaboration with the Computer Science department of the VU.
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September 30
How AI Can Deliver on Its Promises in Healthcare >
While AI holds great promise for healthcare, its practical implementation has been more challenging than anticipated. Most AI solutions are still in the experimental phase. Three UvA researchers share their insights on bridging the gap between science and medical practice.
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30 September
Deepfakes with therapeutic effects >
AI is commonly associated with entertainment and misinformation, but it is emerging as a tool in mental health care. Professor Theo Gevers from the University of Amsterdam is developing deepfake technology to assist in trauma and grief therapy. Through lifelike avatars, individuals can engage in conversations that help them process trauma in a safe environment.
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30 September
Registration for the National Healthcare Innovation Award 2025 now open >
Preparations for the National Healthcare Innovation Award 2025 are underway, and companies can now register! Amsterdam Economic Board and partners like Zorg2025 are hosting the regional pre-selection round for innovative scale-ups from North Holland and Flevoland.
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30 September
UvA's Informatics Institute in the media >
The Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has compiled a list of recent media appearances featuring their researchers and students. From AI applications in healthcare to innovative spin-offs, the UvA has everything neatly summarized for you.
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