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14 February 2024
Raquel Fernández tries to make chatbots more human >
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.
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14 February 2024
Ellogon.ai wins preliminary National Zorginnovatieprijs 2024 >
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!
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13 February 2024
Building a bridge between artificial intelligence and cancer research by Vivien van Veldhuizen (NKI) >
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.
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9 February 2024
AI Technology Revolutionizes Antidepressant Treatment >
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.
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9 February 2024
AI and the Green Chemical Revolution: Pioneering with Sustainable Materials at the UvA >
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.
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7 February 2024
A New Horizon: AI Image Recognition with Drones for Public Services >
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.
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7 February 2024
Towards a Future-Proof AI: The Need for a Dutch Infrastructure >
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.
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6 February 2024
Market vision for AI image recognition with drones co-launched by NL AIC >
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.
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31 January 2024
The AI Taskforce of VU and UvA: what exactly do they do? >
In September 2023, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) took a significant step in the educational landscape with the launch of their joint AI Taskforce. A dynamic group of eight experts from both universities join forces: not only to explore the challenges, but also the unprecedented possibilities of artificial intelligence within higher education.
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September 30
The future of computer systems: fast and sustainable >
Professor Andy Pimentel from the University of Amsterdam is developing computer systems that are not only faster but also more sustainable. As AI and data processing expand, this work becomes increasingly critical.
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September 28
Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >
The National AI Benchmark is designed to quickly provide companies with insights into their AI maturity. By completing a survey, businesses gain access to a detailed report offering practical recommendations and comparisons with other organizations. This project is in collaboration with the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation (ACBI) and is supported by prominent AI researchers such as Prof. Henk Volberda, Dr. Michiel Tempelaar, and Dr. Rick Hollen. The benchmark offers tangible steps to improve your AI strategy, identify new applications, and strengthen your competitive edge. Take the survey here .
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25 September 2024
Sennay Ghebreab talks to Villamedia >
When will it be possible to plug AI into our brains? Sennay Ghebreab (neuroinformatician at the University of Amsterdam) shares his view in a article from Villamedia: calls for 'being open to the insights that AI provides us.
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23 September 2024
Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >
How does your industry use AI? Join the National AI Benchmark for free and find out!
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10 September 2024
ICAI Announces Strategic Collaboration with 18 Dutch Knowledge Institutions >
As of September 1st, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) has officially become a collaboration between 18 Dutch knowledge institutions. With the signing of the agreement by these institutions, a nationwide ecosystem of knowledge institutions is now involved, enhancing the governance of the ICAI network.
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