In a recent broadcast on BNR Nieuwsradio , I discussed a striking shift in strategy at OpenAI. Within a short period, the company made several major decisions that clearly point in one direction: focus, scale and preparation for a potential IPO. From experimentation to focus on business models For years, OpenAI was known for its speed and experimentation. New products and features were launched continuously. But that phase now seems to be coming to an end. Several initiatives were scaled back...

Imagine hiring a new employee who has learned literally everything from the internet over the past twenty years. Everything. Including all the biases, stereotypes and historical inequalities embedded within it. That, in a nutshell, is generative AI. In March, diversity is always high on the agenda. International Women’s Day and numerous DEI events drive the conversation forward. This year, I notice a shift in the questions I receive after my keynotes on diversity. It’s no longer just about...

In a recent broadcast on BNR Nieuwsradio , I discussed an important development in European AI regulation. The European Council has decided to delay part of the AI Act while also easing certain requirements. That may sound like a technical adjustment, but it says a lot about Europe’s position in the global AI race. Delayed rules for high-risk AI systems The strictest rules within the AI Act apply to so-called high-risk applications, such as AI used in healthcare, the labor market, education...