Practical
Friday, 23 May, 2025
- 14:30 until 16:30
Free of charge
Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Centre Leo Apostel (CLEA) invite you to a talk about 'AI and the art of deception'.
The talk will be given by Dr. Stefan Leijnen. He's Professor in Artificial Intelligence at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, where he directs research on machine learning and data-driven innovation. His scholarly work investigates the intersections of generative AI, open-endedness, goal-directedness, and creativity, with particular attention to Eastern philosophical frameworks. Dr. Leijnen earned his PhD in Machine Learning from Radboud University, publishing his doctoral thesis "Creativity and Constraint in Artificial Systems" (2014).
Beyond his academic research, Dr. Leijnen teaches zen meditation, and serves as Head of EU Relations at the AI Coalition for the Netherlands and Vice President of the European AI-Data-Robotics Association, where he contributes to the European strategy for AI innovation and ecosystem development. His work bridges theoretical artificial intelligence research with practical applications, focusing on responsible AI implementation across technological, economic, and geopolitical domain.
This talk invites critical reflection on the role of technology in our everyday and democratic decisions.
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