Amsterdam coalition publishes special AI edition in New Scientist
In 2019 seven Amsterdam knowledge institutes, including the University of Amsterdam, together with the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Economic Board announced a joint initiative to invest €1 billion euros in the development of responsible AI technologies over the coming ten years. Known as AI technology for people, this partnership focuses on creating research programmes, attracting world-class researchers and equipping students with the latest knowledge of AI in the domains of business, health and citizens.
The special edition of New Scientist beautifully illustrates the innovative character of this partnership by showcasing diverse examples of how artificial intelligence is being developed and applied by the Amsterdam AI coalition. From interviews to features, project descriptions to editorial pieces: the special edition brings together teaching and research and highlights the role of business and government and, of course, the impact of AI technologies on our daily lives. A shared thread in all of the technological innovations currently being developed is the sharp focus on the social, ethical and legal aspects of artificial intelligence.
‘By jointly initiating projects, we are able to increase current knowledge about AI and its many applications much faster and more effectively’, says Geert ten Dam, president of the UvA Executive Board and one of the driving forces behind the Amsterdam AI coalition. ‘It is about an integrated approach throughout the entire chain, one in which people are central. A notable example is the CIVIC AI Lab, a collaborative endeavour between the UvA, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the City of Amsterdam and the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. All the partners in CIVIC AI Lab collaborate closely on AI technologies that fully uphold values such as equality and privacy and which contribute to equal opportunities for everyone.’
You can read the special edition here.
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