| |  | Did you miss anything? | Hello! Welcome back to this second newsletter of Amsterdam AI! A lot has happened over the course of this last month, so we'd like to update you on everything. We aim to bring you relevant news and exciting events from the ever-expanding network of Amsterdam AI. On a monthly basis. We'd really like ur input, so do you have something to share that should be in this newsletter? Do let us know. We are all part of the network after all!
By the way, what are your plans next thursday? We hope it is the Amsterdam AI highlights event at pakhuis de zwijger. If not, it's worth clearing your calendar for! More info and registration below ↓
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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.
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, data plays an increasingly important role; in improving the quality of care, promoting research and tackling complex medical issues. We spoke with Prof. Mat Daemen (Full Professor, Pathology, Amsterdam UMC) an expert in healthcare and data sharing, to gain insight into how collaboration and data sharing are transforming healthcare in Amsterdam and beyond.
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“Trust is key,” Daemen emphasizes, “especially at board level.” He explains that building trust is crucial to facilitating data exchange. Directors often see a lot of value in sharing data, but are reluctant due to legal rules. “The challenge for successfully sharing data is not so much about technology,” says Daemen. “It is much more about good agreements and frameworks.” With trust from the top down, data sharing can really take off. |
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Report Medica Dusseldorf | | On November 14th, 2023, Amsterdam AI, together with the ROM Utrecht Region and TINL partners organized a visitors program. We offered you the chance to join a trip to the Medica in Dusseldorf. Dagmar Veurink was on the bus and reports. |
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| I eagerly seized the chance to join Amsterdam AI on a visit to Medica, the world's largest MedTech convention. As a freelance business analyst/product owner in health IT, this event promised invaluable networking and insights into the current market trends. Boarding the bus at Sloterdijk on Tuesday at 6:30, introductions began, fostering connections during the journey from Amsterdam via Utrecht to Düsseldorf.
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 | Meet the Amsterdam AI-community at Pakhuis de Zwijger | In 2 days you can join us at the Amsterdam AI highlights Event! The Event is an opportunity to mix and mingle with the Amsterdam AI community. Learn from keynote speaker Piek Vossen about ‘Meaning in cross-lingual language models'. Then enjoy the thesis awards, followed by drinks. What’s not to like?
Date: Thursday 23 November 16.30 – 18.30 (*drinks included)
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|  | Dutch Applied AI Award 2023 to KLM, Mainblades & KPN | | Congratulations to KPN on winning multiple awards at the annual Computable Awards this year! They also won the Dutch Applied AI Award with KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Mainblades. They developed an automatic drone system that works for every aircraft type. | |
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 | Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital | | Jonathan Coutinho, neurologist at Amsterdam UMC, is one of the inventors the swimming cap, not just a swimming cap, no a brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faster. Jonathan says: "Our research shows that the brain-wave cap can recognize patients with large ischemic stroke with great accuracy. A special This is very good news, because the cap can ultimately save lives by routing these patients directly to the right hospital." The research is published last week in Neurology. | |
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|  | Frank van Harmelen about how humans and machines can work together successfully | Frank van Harmelen (professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) has stopped predicting the future of AI. Mainly because he could not have foreseen that ChatGPT would be released in December. The AI field is developing rapidly.
In this interview he answers all your burning questions like: How would you describe the rise of AI?, What does it take to get humans and AI to work together better?, How does hybrid intelligence differ from classical artificial intelligence?
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 | A new theory sheds light on the 'shallow' structure of the brain and AI | | So, are AI systems already conscious? In a recent paper published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience, by researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Tartu propose a groundbreaking new theory - the Shallow Brain Hypothesis - that challenges the common view that neural computations occur exclusively via hierarchical structures are examined. | |
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|  | AI is going to radically change medical world | 'Yet we treat all forms of heart failure in the same way' says Professor and cardiologist Folkert Asselbergs. Like any tool, AI is a tool that shows its real value mainly in the concrete applications. The opportunities are huge, but so is the downside risk. Involvement from the healthcare sector is therefore essential.
Folkert Asselbergs is working on one such concrete application. He is developing an AI programme for heart failure with a European grant. Over 60 million people worldwide have heart failure and that number is only growing.
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 | With 'Apple-style' presentation, OpenAI launches customizable smart assistants | | Is OpenAI is ready for the potential risks and the chance that the smart assistant will go off track? 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. Altman's main message during the 45-minute presentation was a customized version of ChatGPT. | |
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|  | 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?
The guest list included The Netherlands sends State Secretary Van Huffelen for Digitalization, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, tech billionaire Elon Musk, UN CEO Antonio Guterres and US Vice President Kamala Harris. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also participated in the talks, despite the war with Hamas.
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 | One year of the AI, Media and Democracy Lab | We are celebrating The AI, Media and Democracy ELSA Lab's first birthday! Congratulations! Read here the report of the first annual Community Meeting. 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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|  | 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.
Register directly via Zorginnovatie.nl. Registration as a participant is possible until January 4, 2024, noon
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| | Amsterdam AI Highlights Event | | Pakhuis de Zwijger, 16:15 - 18:00 | | The Amsterdam AI Highlights Event is an opportunity to mix and mingle with the Amsterdam AI community |
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| | Medical Data + Pizza Meetup #26 | | B. Amsterdam B3, 17:00 - 19:00 | | Join the next Medical Data + Pizza meetup to learn more about AI and data innovation in healthcare. This meeting aims to bridge the gap in data science within the medical world, while enjoying pizza! |
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| | AI Prompt Battle | | FLOOR, Wibautstraat 3b, 16:30 - 17:30 | | Enter the prompt battle. During this prompt battle, you will battle it out on stage to see who can create the most original, funniest, or weirdest AI generated image and wins the main prize! |
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| | ChatGPT: one year after launch | | KNAW Trippenhuis , 19:30 - 20:30 | | Answering questions, making summaries, and even writing stories and poems: the artificially intelligent system ChatGPT was widely embraced by the general public a year ago. How do such AI systems actually work, and what can you do with them? |
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| | AMdEX Acceleration Event | | B. Amsterdam B3, 14:00 - 18:00 | | AMdEX is nearing the end of its first phase of development. Celebrate the successes! |
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| | Workshop - Scientific Machine Learning (Semester Programme) | | Amsterdam Science Park Congress Centre, Turing room, 10:00 | | This event is aimed at bringing together Dutch researchers who are working in or interested in the emerging topic of Scientific Machine Learning. For example, researchers with a background in applied mathematics, computational physics or computer science, both early career and senior researchers. |
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