Amsterdam
PulseAugur coverage of Amsterdam — every cluster mentioning Amsterdam across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
9 day(s) with sentiment data
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1666: Amsterdam Dev Defends AI Art Amidst Backlash
Patrice Désilets, co-founder of the studio behind the upcoming game "1666: Amsterdam," has faced criticism for the game's use of AI-generated imagery. Despite acknowledging the issue, Désilets' explanations in a recent …
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Optiver prioritizes AI and low-latency engineering for trading edge
Proprietary trading firm Optiver prioritizes software engineering excellence, focusing on minimizing latency and developing advanced AI models to gain a competitive edge. Unlike typical tech companies, Optiver's interna…
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Protest planned against Amsterdam data centers over environmental impact
A protest is being organized against data centers in Amsterdam due to their environmental impact. The action, spearheaded by the group Geef Tegengas, aims to highlight issues such as pollution, water depletion, and exce…
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Former red-light district becomes global AI hub · 4 sources tracked
A former red-light district has transformed into a prominent global AI hub, according to TechCrunch. This area, once known for its notorious reputation, is now a center for artificial intelligence development and innova…
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Power constraints redirect data center development to secondary markets
Data center development is increasingly being dictated by power availability rather than customer demand, according to a DCByte report. This shift is pushing new projects away from traditional hubs like Ashburn, Virgini…
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Cursor open-sources Mixture-of-Kittens training megakernel · 3 sources tracked
Cursor has open-sourced Mixture-of-Kittens (MoK), an MoE training megakernel designed for NVL72s. This kernel fuses communication and computation for Mixture-of-Experts models, achieving up to 2.37x faster performance t…
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AI agents struggle with restaurant booking widgets due to inaccessible interfaces
A study of AI agents attempting to book restaurant reservations in Amsterdam revealed that booking widgets, often embedded as iframes, present a significant failure point. These widgets are designed for human interactio…
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Adyen Co-founder: Europe Needs Better Storytelling, Not More Ambition
A co-founder of the payments company Adyen argues that Europe's tech sector, while possessing strong execution and product discipline, often fails to adequately communicate its ambition and vision. He contrasts this wit…
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AI data center boom strains grids, prompts new development frameworks · 4 sources tracked
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is creating significant challenges for grid infrastructure, with projections estimating a need for 50 GW of capacity in the United States by 2030. A new framework proposes phased d…
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AI chip boom could make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar company
ASML Holding, a Dutch company, is experiencing significant growth due to the global artificial intelligence boom. Analysts suggest this surge could potentially elevate ASML to become Europe's first trillion-dollar firm.…
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AI software cuts MRI scan times at Amsterdam hospital
The Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam has implemented an AI-powered system developed by Philips that significantly reduces MRI scan times. This new software shortens the process from 23 minutes to just 9 minu…
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AI concerns drag AEX index below 1100 points
Concerns surrounding artificial intelligence have contributed to a decline in the AEX index, pushing it below 1100 points. This dip follows a previous day where the index briefly surpassed this mark. Losses in chip comp…
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Researcher poisons AI model for under $100; activists target Microsoft datacenter
A researcher has demonstrated how to poison an open-weight AI model for less than $100, potentially compromising its integrity and safety. Separately, activists in Amsterdam targeted a Microsoft datacenter construction …
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Activists attack Microsoft datacenter with acid; Roblox launches AI game tools
Activists in Amsterdam have targeted a Microsoft datacenter project by throwing an acidic mixture at its foundations, a stark contrast to the more conventional protest methods like picket signs and council meetings seen…
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Extinction Rebellion targets Microsoft AI data center with acid attack
Activists from Extinction Rebellion and the Tech Workers Coalition have targeted a Microsoft data center construction site in the Amsterdam port area. They used a mixture of acid, hydrogen peroxide, salt, and paint to a…
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AI search optimization platform Promptwatch raises EUR 6 million
Promptwatch, an AI search optimization platform based in Amsterdam, has secured EUR 6 million in funding. This investment will be used to expand the company's platform, which focuses on optimizing AI search and enhancin…
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New paper coins "baseline capture" to describe innovation roadblocks
A new paper introduces the concept of "baseline capture," a phenomenon where an incumbent system's output becomes the de facto specification for evaluating new computational reformulations. This can hinder innovation by…
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Harry Styles concerts drive 21% hotel price surge and inflation in Netherlands
The residency of pop star Harry Styles in Amsterdam led to a significant increase in hotel prices and contributed to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the Netherlands' inflation rate for May. This surge in concert-related …
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AI issues discussed at Notacamp, Amsterdam
A presentation at #Notacamp in Amsterdam highlighted significant issues with Artificial Intelligence, described as more terrible than previously understood. The speaker shared slides with numerous links for further info…
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Europe's EV charging network expands, making road trips easier
Electric vehicle road trips in Europe are becoming more feasible due to a significant increase in charging infrastructure. Public EV charging points have grown to over 1.2 million across 32 European countries, nearly fi…