Artificial intelligence is stirring people's minds: is it the holy grail that can solve every problem and fulfill every desire? Or is it a technology that will lead humanity to the brink of disaster in the near future?
Whether jobs as we know them will continue to exist, whether machines will surpass human intelligence (if they haven’t already), or whether creativity will be entirely taken over by non-human entities—these are concerns many people have about the future. AI is unlocking new possibilities, opportunities, and solutions that will radically transform society.
Speakers
We’re sorry to announce that Emile Aarts is unable to give his lecture as planned. But we’re excited to share that Eric Postma, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Cognitive Science & AI at Tilburg University and the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science in 's-Hertogenbosch, will be stepping in as our keynote speaker.
Professor Postma will start with a look at the fascinating history of AI before diving into generative AI, focusing on ChatGPT. His perspective strikes a balance between the optimism of Ray Kurzweil and the more cautious outlook of Yuval Harari. He’ll also explore the role of fast and slow thinking in AI, inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s ideas on analytical and intuitive reasoning.
Nienke Bakx, who recently completed her PhD on AI in breast cancer care, will give insights into how AI has been implemented into radiotherapy. She will focus on both AI’s big potential while also addressing the reluctance to accept AI-generated output as superior to traditional clinical knowledge.
Nicola Pezzotti, Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology, will discuss how ‘SmartSpeed’, powered by deep learning, dramatically improves Philips’ MRI scanners.
Freek Janssen, Senior Content Strategist, Innovation & Strategy at Philips, will serve as the moderator.
In preparation for this program, you can listen to the Dutch-spoken BNR Beter podcast “Artsen weten onvoldoende hoe ze met AI moeten werken”, which discusses how the future of healthcare relies on AI for monitoring and predicting health, while safety and training concerns remain.
This program is organized in collaboration with the Philips Museum, which is currently hosting the exhibition Brainpower, focused on Artificial Intelligence.
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