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11 February 2025
ELIAS Launches Open Call: Up to €60,000 in Funding for AI & Sustainability Projects >
The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) has opened its first Open Call , inviting SMEs, startups, and NGOs to apply for funding to develop AI/ML solutions for sustainability.
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6 February 2025
AI Model Enhances Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions >
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide. Many patients first undergo neoadjuvant therapy (such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy) to shrink the tumor before surgery. However, not everyone responds well to this treatment, causing some patients to experience unnecessary side effects without effective results.
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February 3
DeepSeek Gives European AI Firms a Chance to Compete in the Global AI Race >
According to Reuters , the rise of Chinese AI model DeepSeek presents European startups with an opportunity to catch up with US firms. With significantly lower costs, more companies are switching from OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, experts warn about regulatory and security concerns.
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February 3
Privacy concerns over Chinese AI App DeepSeek: European regulators take action >
The Chinese AI app DeepSeek collects extensive user data, including keystroke information, raising major privacy concerns. According to de Volkskrant , European regulators have launched investigations, with Italy already blocking the app.
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February 1
Can China’s DeepSeek AI Compete with US Tech Giants? >
A recent RTL Z broadcast highlights how DeepSeek , a new Chinese AI model, is shaking up the tech world. Pascal Wiggers, Lecturer in Responsible AI at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, discussed how the model performs similarly to U.S. AI models like ChatGPT but at a fraction of the cost. This raises questions about its impact on the AI market and Europe’s position in the global technology race.
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January 23
Videos: Recordings from "Active Learning in Pharma" >
The recordings from the satellite symposium "Active Learning in Pharma" are now available! Explore inspiring insights from speakers at Merck Group, MSD, Novo Nordisk, and SOLVE Chemistry through one convenient link.
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23 January 2025
Tech Companies' $500 Billion AI Initiative: A Bold Move or Cause for Concern? >
In a surprising move on his first full day in office, President Donald Trump announced a massive collaboration between OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next four years.
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23 January 2025
Hyperbolic Geometry: the solution? >
Deep learning excels at tasks like image recognition but often struggles with accuracy when classifying similar objects. UvA researcher Pascal Mettes suggests hyperbolic geometry as a game-changing solution.
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21 January 2025
AI Tool to Help Prevent Falls Among Elderly >
Leonie Westerbeek, a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, is leading a project that uses AI to help elderly patients reduce their fall risk. Her doctoral research focuses on a system that advises seniors on how to manage medication-related risks, which are the leading cause of falls among this age group.
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April 16, 2025
Don’t let ChatGPT take the messy part away from us >
VU professor Felienne Hermans argues that education should not only teach students how to use AI, but continue to prioritise factual knowledge, trial and error, and the discomfort of thinking and writing for yourself.
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April 8, 2025
OLVG West accelerates MRI scans with AI technology >
The OLVG West hospital in Amsterdam utilizes artificial intelligence to perform MRI scans faster and more accurately, contributing to reduced waiting lists and improved patient care.
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April 8, 2025
Ajax uses AI to combat online hate on social media >
Ajax is the first Dutch football club to use AI to automatically filter hateful content on social media. With this tool, the club aims to contribute to a safer online environment.
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April 4, 2025
Amsterdam strengthens position as major AI hub and tech city >
Amsterdam ranks among Europe’s top tech cities and is rapidly emerging as a global AI hub. The city combines strong digital infrastructure with active research networks and a vibrant startup ecosystem.
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April 4, 2025
AI model aids in assessing muscle health in people with lower back pain >
VU PhD candidate Eddo Wesselink developed an AI model that efficiently analyses muscle health on MRI scans—supporting improved care for people with lower back pain.
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