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Wat als… we controle willen houden over AI?
What if… we want to maintain control over AI?<\/strong>
Friday 9 October, 17.00-20.00, UvA University Library, Vendelstraat 2-8, Amsterdam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let yourself be inspired in the UvA University Library on Friday 9 October<\/strong> from 17.00 to 20.00<\/strong> during an evening organized by the National Research Agenda project \u2018InDeep\u2019 on responsible artificial intelligence. Beyond the hype and headlines, experts, artists, and visitors will come together to explore the intellectual, ethical, and artistic dimensions of AI. 
How can citizens regain a sense of control over these technological developments? Choose from five thought-provoking sessions (two will be presented in Dutch), experience AI demo\u2019s, and join the conversation about the future of AI. The evening will conclude with drinks and light refreshments.

Register today<\/strong> via this form<\/a> for the sessions you are interested in. The event takes place during the UvA Alumni Week but everyone is welcome to register. Registration through the UvA Alumni is now full, but this link provides a limited amount of additional spots<\/a>– so do not wait too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening <\/strong>and Entrepreneurs in action. <\/em><\/strong>Innovation and regulation in the Netherlands
17.00-17.30. De Salon<\/em>
After the opening of our evening there will be <\/strong>a panel discussion (in English) with Julia Berezutskaya<\/strong> (UCANACT) and Tijmen Altena<\/strong> (Global Campus), and the audience. We investigate what Dutch AI companies need to flourish, and whether the interests of companies and citizen are aligned. Is it good or bad for the Dutch citizens if AI companies have to comply with strict regulations?

The Techtonic Shift. <\/strong>Paul Verhagen on AI, Power, and Democracy
17.45-18.15. De Salon 
<\/em>In this theatre lecture, Paul Verhagen<\/strong> (The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies) explores (in English) how the global AI race is fundamentally reshaping geopolitical power dynamics. Can a world increasingly dominated by AI remain democratic and liberal? And can Europe afford to stay technologically dependent on the United States and China? Verhagen examines the need to reform our societal institutions and presents insights from his new book, The Techtonic Shift<\/em>.

Creatievelingen de pineut. <\/em><\/strong>Wat AI met creatief werk doet <\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>17.45-18.15. Het Chirurgisch Theater <\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>In dit theatercollege (in het Nederlands) legt expert Jaap Jumelet<\/strong> (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) uit waarom AI zoveel data nodig heeft, bijvoorbeeld om muziek te kunnen genereren. En ook waarom componisten, kunstenaars en schrijvers zo boos zijn dat hun werk zonder toestemming door AI-bedrijven gebruikt is, en waarom het technisch zo moeilijk is om te traceren wiens werk een rol heeft gespeeld in de AI-creaties.

<\/a>AI and the builders. <\/em><\/strong>Meet the builders of tomorrow’s AI: live interview and discussion  
18.30-19.00. De Salon 
<\/em>In a live interview and discussion (in English) with Onno Zoeter <\/strong>(head AI research Booking) and Akash Raj Komarlu<\/strong> (CTO and Co-founder of Whispp), we ask what it takes to be successful in the new AI-dominated society. What skills do workers need to have? How can citizens remain safe and prosperous? Is still fun to work in AI, or is everyone stressed out because of the rapid progress and new perspectives on its downsides? What new shocks should we prepare for? Hear it from the builders that are building the next year\u2019s AI today.

Auteursrechten op de schop. <\/em><\/strong>Ontdek de toekomst van auteursrecht en AI.<\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>18.30 -19.00. Het Chirurgisch Theater <\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>In deze discussie (in het Nederlands) met Daan Archer<\/strong> (CEO and Co-founder van Copyright Delta) en Kees Bulder<\/strong> (Legal Counsel bij BumaStemra) bespreken we de beschuldigingen dat AI-bedrijven massaal auteursrechten hebben geschonden, en vragen we ons af of eerlijke AI mogelijk is. Wat betekenen auteursrechten nog in een tijd dat zoveel teksten, muziek en beeld door AI worden gegeneerd? Met experts over auteursrechten en de creatieve sector.

From 17.30 onwards<\/strong>, in collaboration with the Amsterdam Data Science Centre<\/strong>, you can explore a range of interactive AI demos, including demonstrations of fake speech detection and emotion recognition. You can also browse our curated selection of books<\/strong>, featuring inspiring books on AI, innovation, and the future of technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 19.15 onwards<\/strong>, enjoy drinks and light bites<\/strong> while continuing the conversation and networking with fellow participants.. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n