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17 November 2023
Application for National Zorginnovatieprijs 2024 opened >
Preparations for the Zorginnovatieprijs 2024 are in full swing and registration has begun! Together with the partners of Zorg2025, Amsterdam Economic Board organizes the annual regional preliminary round for participants from the province of North Holland and Flevoland.
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17 November 2023
One year of The AI, Media and Democracy Lab >
We are celebrating The AI, Media and Democracy Lab (ELSA Lab) first birthday! Last year they started the trajectory as a Dutch Research Council-funded Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects (ELSA) Lab. The overarching goal: to develop and test value-driven, human-centered AI applications and ethical and legal frameworks for responsible use of AI in the media.
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17 November 2023
PhD Positions in Pioneering research on Human-Aligned Video AI >
The DSC HAVA-Lab will be established through the Interdisciplinary PhD programme initiated by the UvA Data Science Centre. The mission of this first multidisciplinary laboratory is to define human-aligned video-AI, develop computable models, and examine the factors influencing its societal acceptance.
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16 November 2023
New software detects money laundering faster than ever before >
Computer scientists have developed a new tool that enables quicker and more accurate detection of money laundering, with the ability to scan 50 million transactions in less than a second. The tool can isolate suspicious and potential criminal behaviour three times more effectively than conventional methods.
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15 November 2023
With 'Apple-style' presentation, OpenAI launches customizable smart assistants >
OpenAI wants to be able to compete with large tech companies. During a presentation to developers yesterday, reminiscent of Apple's approach, the company introduced GPTs, a new concept that is best explained as a smart assistant.
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15 November 2023
Call semester programme development 2024/2025 >
CWI Research Semester Programmes entail a coherent set of activities over a longer period of time to allow researchers to expand their network for further collaborative initiatives.
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14 November 2023
Global summit talked about tackling the dangers of AI at Bletchley Park >
Politicians, scientists and big tech companies from all over the world met in the UK and discussed questions like: How do we get a grip on artificial intelligence, AI?
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14 November 2023
Trust as a starting point for data sharing in healthcare >
Every other newsletter we aim to bring you an interview with someone who is changing the AI ecosystem. This month it's Mat Daemen (Full Professor, Pathology)!
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14 November 2023
A new theory sheds light on the ‘shallow’ structure of the brain and AI >
Recent advances in artificial intelligence are astounding. Some people even claim that AI systems are already sentient.
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20 June 2024
€28 Million for AI Start-up in Amsterdam Aiming to Develop Climate Transition Materials >
British-Dutch company CuspAI has raised €28 million ($30 million) in startup capital to develop materials for more efficient CO2 capture using AI. Venture capitalists see potential in this innovative approach. CuspAI, a startup founded by Dutch professor Max Welling, a computer scientist at the University of Amsterdam and an AI expert, aims to use AI to find and develop materials that can efficiently capture CO2. The company announced on Tuesday that it has secured €28 million in funding from investors.
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20 June 2024
Amsterdam AI Video Series >
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20 June 2024
70% of Dutch People Don’t Use Generative AI >
A survey by the University of Amsterdam's AlgoSoc AI Opinion Monitor reveals that 70% of Dutch people have not used generative AI like ChatGPT. However, attitudes and usage differ by age. Researchers Ernesto de León, Fabio Votta, Theo Araujo, and Claes de Vreese surveyed nearly 4,000 respondents and will continue this study for the next three years.
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19 June 2024
The Interplay of Media, Democracy, and Technology: Navigating Trust and Disinformation >
In the ever-evolving social landscape of the 21st century, the intricate interplay between media, democracy, and technology has become a central theme. This dynamic trio is at the heart of a complex and continually changing relationship that shapes the way societies function, the manner in which information is disseminated, and the extent to which democratic principles are upheld.
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19 June 2024
Guiding the Digital Future: Insights from Joris van Hoboken >
As we move deeper into a digital era, platforms like Facebook and X have significantly reshaped our society. The advent of quantum technology is poised to bring even more profound changes. This raises an essential question: how do we safeguard citizens' rights and democratic interests amidst rapid technological advancements? Joris van Hoboken, a professor of Information Law with a focus on digital infrastructure, aims to explore this issue extensively over the coming years.
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