TU Delft | Campus The Hague at CID Day 2024
On Wednesday 16 October, the Central Innovation District (CID) day took place, organised by the municipality of The Hague at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. The CID (Central Innovation District) stands for The Hague's ambition to transform the city centre, especially the area around and between the three major railway stations, into an attractive urban area where living, working, learning and innovating go hand in hand. To this end, the municipality is working with residents and stakeholders on plans for new housing, offices, green spaces and better walking and cycling routes in the area.
Chakir el Moussaoui – AI and Algorithms: How do we prevent marginalized groups from being disadvantaged?
On this day, Chakir el Moussaoui, alumnus and former MSc student Computer Sciences of TU Delft, participated in a workshop on how education and research on AI can contribute positively to society. Chakir reflected on the ethical implications of AI, which were central to his master's research on developing AI technologies from an inclusive and just approach. He emphasized the importance of actively involving marginalized groups in the development of AI to prevent existing inequalities from being reinforced by this technology. Using concrete examples from his work, carried out in The Hague’s Schilderswijk neighborhood, he demonstrated how AI can be used fairly, where technological progress goes hand in hand with social justice.
After the discussion, Chakir was present at the information market, alongside students and researchers from other educational institutions, such as The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Leiden University, and LUMC. They presented innovative ideas and studies that enhance the innovative side of the CID. This provided a better picture of the knowledge institutions located within the CID, what they are working on, who they collaborate with, and what they offer to the city of The Hague.
Central Innovation District Area Development
Read more about the area development at www.denhaag.nl/cid (in Dutch).
