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Our work
Public Adoption of ADM Systems: The Impact of Transparency and Perceived Fairness
The public perceptions of algorithmic decision-making systems: Results from a large-scale survey.
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EVENT | 𝗘𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗩𝗥): 𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗷𝗲? We hebben een VR-ervaring ontwikkeld die je de mogelijkheid biedt om financiële stress op een andere manier te ervaren dan de gebruikelijke cijfers en rapportages. Je stapt namelijk letterlijk in het perspectief van iemand die moet rondkomen met te weinig geld. Je krijgt keuzes voorgelegd terwijl de druk oploopt. Hoe reageer je op de situaties die ontstaan? Welke keuzes maak je? En hoe voelt dat? 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄𝘀𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗴? Dan nodigen onze BISS-collega's Stefan Bos, Minou van der Werf, Lisa Brüggen en Jonas Heller je van harte uit om deze VR-ervaring in Den Haag bij het
NewsAI to prevent poverty and debt
1 in 14 children in the Netherlands grow up in poverty. This is unacceptable, so we are doing something about it!
In progressProjectInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
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BISS News | Is it code red for European manufacturing? The pressure is real, but so are the opportunities. Digitisation is key, especially for SMEs. That’s where Interreg DigiMach comes in: a Euregional project helping metal sector companies adopt AI and digital tools. Together with project partners, we’re building a cross-border ecosystem where SMEs can experiment, learn, and innovate. As Rudolf Müller highlights in the UM Magazine: Europe’s strength lies in high-quality niche production, and digitisation is essential to stay competitive. Read the whole article here: https://lnkd.in/enH6_nwJ Digitisation SMEs Manufacturing Innovation AI
NewsHow can we recognize sound when it is out of sight?
We combine AI and neuroscience to find out more about how the brain works when it recognizes sounds.
In progressProjectTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationLinkedIn Post
🚁 How can medical drones help build a smarter and more connected healthcare system? Within the INTERREG BeNeDrone Project, we are exploring how drones can support the transport of blood, medication, organs, and other critical medical supplies through safer, more efficient, and data-driven route planning. 🤝 Together with 13 partners from the Netherlands and Belgium, we are contributing to the development of practical and future-ready solutions for medical drone transport. 🎥 In this video, Marijn Eversdijk and I share our research contribution to the development of medical drones and their potential role in future healthcare logistics. BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society Da
NewsCan automated systems give good financial advice?
We investigate what good automated financial advice is, the ethical aspects, and communication.
FinishedProjectPrevent factory shutdowns
How can we ensure an operator responds effectively to alarms and takes appropriate actions?
FinishedProjectBETTER: Responsible data analytics in healthcare
In the BETTER project, we are working on the integration of technical (and administrative) aspects with the ethical and societal aspects during AI development.
In progressProjectPriceless Assets of Subversion: Financial Crime and the Valuation of Unique Goods
In the PRICELESS project, we are improving the detection and prevention of subversive financial crime by examining how high-value unique goods—such as artworks, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) , and luxury watches—are transformed into financialized assets.
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Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.







