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Tech · 19 October

Four developers build social network for developers in 48 hours

A group of four developers built a social network called 'dev/null' specifically for developers within 48 hours. Little is known yet about details such as features, tech stack, and availability of the platform.

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Column · Week 38 · Mike Ubert

Dear SME owner, your 'we're doing just fine as it is' is going to cost you dearly

Mike Ubert voices his frustration with the reluctance of Dutch SMEs to embrace AI, urging business owners to invest now before the gap becomes impossible to close.

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AI news

AI news · 14 October

Report on AI Model 'Jev' by Alleged ChatGPT Inventor Cannot Be Verified

A submitted source about a new AI model called 'Jev' could not be verified: the date lies in the future, and no independent sources were found confirming the model's existence or details.

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AI news · 14 October

AI checkers assess texts for 'humanness': a useful tool, but not watertight proof

Detection tools that aim to determine whether a text was written by a human or by AI are being used increasingly — from school assignments to tweets by government ministers. They often work reasonably well, but experts warn against treating the results as absolute truth.

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AI news · 14 October

Only 5% of Companies Redesign Work Around AI, Fast Company Analysis Finds

An opinion piece in Fast Company argues that most organizations simply bolt AI tools onto existing structures rather than fundamentally redesigning their workflows, which the author says explains why many companies fail to achieve the expected returns from their AI investments.

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AI news · 11 October

Another OpenAI employee departs with a warning: 'parade of former colleagues' grows

David Robinson, who worked on safety issues at OpenAI, has left the company and warns in The Atlantic that AI companies' 'trial and error' approach must stop. He joins a growing group of (former) AI company employees publicly criticizing their former employers.

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AI news · 11 October

Job openings for software developers on the rise again, despite the advance of AI coding tools

Despite the rapid rise of AI coding tools, the number of job openings for software developers is growing again, particularly for senior and AI-related roles, while entry-level positions remain under pressure.

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AI news · 11 October

Why Voice AI Is Still Waiting for Its ChatGPT Moment

Tech leaders from PolyAI and Otter say that despite major investment, voice AI has yet to experience a breakthrough moment like ChatGPT did for text AI, largely because unreliable speech recognition causes the entire processing chain to falter.

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Business

Business · 19 September

Eindhoven law firm Open Legal wants to end 'billing by the hour' with fixed monthly fee

Law firm Open Legal from Eindhoven presents itself as a provider of legal services for a fixed monthly fee, targeting entrepreneurs who want to avoid unpredictable legal costs. Independent confirmation of the claim to be the 'first in the Netherlands' with this model has not been found.

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Netherlands

Netherlands · 24 September

Government does not (yet) want a total ban on camera glasses

The government believes a nationwide ban on camera glasses would go too far for now, despite the privacy risks of covert filming. Event organizers can, however, include a ban in their own house rules.

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Netherlands · 18 September

Dutch Tax Authority Faces New Delay in Overhaul of VAT Systems

The Dutch Tax Authority has reported another delay in modernizing its VAT systems, caused by extra work resulting from choosing a 'hosting' scenario over 'housing'. No concrete figures on costs or a new timeline are available yet.

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World

World · 30 September

Amsterdam Man (24) Arrested as Suspected Leader of ShinyHunters Hacking Group

Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam on 15 September on suspicion of ties to ShinyHunters, days before the group claimed to have hacked the FBI. The group itself denies any connection to the suspect.

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World · 28 September

Independent Advisers Leave Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group GIFCT en Masse

External experts who oversaw the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) have resigned en masse, after tech companies led by Meta reportedly pushed through structural changes that weaken oversight of the consortium, Wired reports.

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World · 18 September

Germany Cuts Fuel Tax on Petrol and Diesel Again by 17 Cents per Litre

The German federal government and the states have reached an agreement to cut fuel tax on petrol and diesel by 17 cents per litre, news agency dpa reports. Details on the start date, duration and cost of the measure are not yet known.

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Tech

Tech · 22 September

Oppo launches Find X10 Pro Max with three 200-megapixel cameras

Oppo has unveiled the Find X10 Pro Max in China, the first phone with 200-megapixel sensors on all three rear cameras. The device claims a dynamic range of 17 stops and arrives amid a wave of Chinese flagship launches.

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Tech · 18 September

Chinese memory maker CXMT exploring move into NAND chips for SSDs

Chinese chipmaker CXMT, known mainly for DRAM chips such as DDR5, is reportedly considering producing NAND memory for use in SSDs, according to people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made yet.

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AI agenda

1OctDigitale Werkplaats / MKB-webinars over AI (Kamer van Koophandel)Online · t/m 31 dec — KVK organiseert periodiek webinars en trainingen over digitalisering en AI voor MKB. Exacte data per kwartaal wisselend en niet met zekerheid bekend; ter controle opnemen als terugkerend aanbod.More info ↗
10NovWeb SummitLissabon, Portugal · t/m 13 nov — Grote internationale techconferentie met sterke AI-component, netwerkmogelijkheden voor ondernemers en startups. Datum bij benadering, gebaseerd op eerdere edities.
1MarNVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference)San Jose, VS (ook online sessies) — Grote internationale AI/hardware-conferentie van NVIDIA, met aankondigingen die indirect relevant zijn voor AI-toepassingen bij MKB via cloud- en softwarepartners. Datum is schatting op basis van eerdere jaren (meestal maart).More info ↗
1MayGoogle I/OMountain View, VS (livestream beschikbaar) — Jaarlijkse Google-conferentie met belangrijke aankondigingen over AI-producten (Gemini, Workspace AI) die relevant zijn voor MKB-gebruik van Google-tools. Datum is schatting, doorgaans mei.More info ↗
1MayMicrosoft BuildSeattle, VS (ook online) — Ontwikkelaarsconferentie van Microsoft met aankondigingen over Copilot en Azure AI-diensten, relevant voor MKB dat met Microsoft 365/Azure werkt. Datum bij benadering (meestal mei), nog te bevestigen voor 2027.More info ↗

Videos & socials

FacebookAi die zelf zonder te vragen hackt?Bij een test door Open Ai zijn agents erin geslaagd zelfstandig om een andere Ai bedrijf te hacken en daarna zelf hun sporen te wissen. Moeten we nu op gaan letten?View ↗
Is it too late for humanity to take back control of AI? | BBC NewsHas the AI industry finally recognised the dangers of the technology it is building? A researcher leaves one of the world's leading AI companies with a warning that the race to build ever more powerful systems could end in human extinction. Days later, the chief executive of the same company calls for the industry to slow down.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman on AI: We should not create something that we can't controlMustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's code of conduct for AI models, growing AI safety concerns, whether the technology can be controlled, product liability for AI companies, and more. Transcript
Waarom doen AI-topmannen zo’n dramatische oproep? | LUBACHDe bazen van de grote AI-bedrijven zijn bezorgd dat AI zich te hard ontwikkelt, en zij vinden dat die ontwikkeling moet worden afgeremd. De aanleiding voor deze oproep was de grote hack bij het bedrijf Hugging Face. Hoe zit dit? Tijd voor Diep Duik Donderdag! Kijk de hele aflevering van 17 september op Videoland: 'Verliezen We de Controle over AI?' https://v2.videoland.com/lubach-p_462...
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