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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Utrecht University
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) play an increasingly important role across all the faculties and strategic themes of Utrecht University. This website presents an overview of the research, education, news, backgrounds, events, and collaborations in these dynamic fields at Utrecht University.
“When it comes to digital culture, we need to look at the Global South”
90 per cent of young people live outside the West and are using and generating data, and much of our current day innovations are emerging there. When looking at artificial intelligence (AI) and digital cultures, it is inevitable to look at the Global South, not in an extractive, but a co-creative way, newly appointed Professor of Inclusive AI Cultures Payal Arora states.
Major DNA changes important in colorectal cancer
A multidisciplinary research team led by Utrecht professor Sanne Abeln has used AI technology to discover that large changes in the DNA of cancer cells are just as important as small changes. This insight could lead to more effective treatments for the disease. Abeln will deliver her inaugural lecture on March 8th.
Utrecht University developed performance review: “Structural evaluation of AI is needed”
A project team led by Utrecht University examined how companies can monitor their AI applications.
UU researchers advise government on regulation of ChatGPT and other generative AI
Governments around the world find themselves confronted with pressing challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI), with one of the major questions being how to regulate generative AI systems like ChatGPT. Fabian Ferrari, Antal van den Bosch, and José van Dijck advise the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in a technical briefing.
Henry Prakken appointed as Professor of AI & Law
How we can design algorithms that align with legal requirements regarding explainability? That is what Henry Prakken, the newly appointed Professor of AI & Law, wants to know. Prakken focuses on machine learning, language tech, and argumentation technology to ensure our legal algorithms are transparent and trustworthy.
Unboxing the black box of AI
The promises of artificial intelligence (AI) are huge, and their possibilities endless. But can we really trust machines with our lives? If they act on our behalf, will they do so in a responsible way? What happens when we fail to tackle bias and discrimination? At Utrecht University we work to design better, more responsible and trustworthy AI systems.
Data School: TikTok is harmful for people prone to eating disorder
Data School conducted research into ‘eating disorder videos’ in which eating disorders are (indirectly) promoted, on the social media platform.
Computer simulations visualize how stem cell protein opens wrapped DNA
Vlad Cojocaru (UU) was one of the leaders of an international team of researchers that was able - by combining experiments and computer simulations - to visualize in unprecedented detail a key protein for converting adult stem cells into cells that resemble embryonic stem cells.
Quantum algorithms help computers understand language
PhD candidate Adriana Duarte Correia showed that the application of quantum algorithms might allow computers to understand language better and faster.
Benefits of discriminatory algorithms unproven, drawbacks are clear
For his PhD research, Gerwin van Schie (UU) delved into the data systems of Dutch government bodies to look at the algorithms used there.
