back to news 4 July 2024 Enhancing Teaching at Scale: Various experiments conducted at Danish universities Teaching computer science topics to larger groups of students should of course utilize the modern digital technologies wherever possible. This project first investigated the possibility of creating shared resources for teaching on top of national cloud ressources. Due to the large variety in Learning Management Systems (LMSs) used across the Danish universities, the project was pivoted towards a more grass roots approach of supporting existing initiatives. In the project Softwa ..read more

back to news 2 July 2024 AI against kidney cancer: Reducing over-treatment and saving millions for society   Every year, kidney tumor patients endure significant suffering due to unnecessary biopsies and surgeries. The current diagnostic methods leave much to be desired. Therefore, a research team from the University of Copenhagen, Roskilde University, and the Urology Department at Zealand University Hospital is developing an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to assist nephrologists and patients with accurate diagnoses. Kidney cancer is one of the most over-treated ca ..read more

back to news 2 July 2024 Error source or necessity? Researchers explore the human role in future production   The interplay between humans and technology is a subject of intense debate. Is human involvement necessary if technology can handle the work on its own? A research collaboration between Copenhagen Business School and the University of Southern Denmark, funded by DIREC, highlights the importance of human involvement in automated systems. As technology becomes an increasingly significant part of industrial processes and daily life, understanding the foundations of human-m ..read more

back to news 21 JUNE 2024 Researchers have developed secure digital voting booths – but will voters trust blockchain? For the first time, researchers at Aarhus University and Lars Seier Christensen’s Concordium have demonstrated the security of blockchain software for conducting secure online elections. The challenge now lies in fostering trust in the technology. Photo: Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University. From left: Bas Spitters, Benjamin Salling Hvass, Lasse Letager Hansen, Eske Hoy Nielsen The 2024 election year is set to be historic, with half of the world’s po ..read more

back to news 11 June 2024 What happens at Folkemødet? Discover the highlights of Folkemødet on Bornholm, focusing on digital technology, research, and innovation. The program is packed with exciting events and talks for tech enthusiasts. Digitalisering og den grønne omstilling Gør digitaliseringen os til klimasyndere? 13. juni 2024 14:00 – 14:45 Maja Hanne Kirkeby Lektor ved Datalogi på Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi Roskilde Universitet Grønne datacentre: Findes de?  14. juni 2024 09:00 – 09:45 Rikke Hougaard Zeberg Direktør, Styrelsen for Dataforsyning og Infrastrukt ..read more

back to news 23 May 2024 AI will be “lane assist” for healthcare professionals in ultrasound scans of pregnant women After two years of collaboration, a team of researchers from Danish universities has developed an artificial intelligence capable of evaluating the quality of ultrasound scans of pregnant women, drawing insights from experienced physicians. This innovation aims to enhance the quality of scans not only within Denmark but also in developing nations. Ultrasound scanning during pregnancy is a challenging discipline. Many practitioners have dedicated their careers to capt ..read more

back to news 16 May 2024 Is there a digital architect present? Focusing on user-centered design can give Denmark a unique competitive advantage, positioning us as the leading country in Europe for developing innovative digital solutions. The best IT solutions are those where technology seamlessly integrates into the background, enabling us to accomplish our tasks effortlessly. BY THOMAS RIISGAARD HANSEN, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL RESEARCH CENTRE DENMARK In the Danish TV program “Is there an architect present?”, Ane Cortsen asks: How could an architect design such a controversial building ..read more

back to news 8 March 2024 D3A 2.0 – Open call for session proposals Mark your calendars for October 22-23, 2024, as we gear up for another great community-driven conference in Nyborg – Danish Digitalization, Data Science and AI 2.0 – also called D3A 2.0.   We invite you to contribute to the program of the conference by submitting a proposal for a parallel session.
 
 You are not required to be active in the Danish Data Science Academy, Pioneer Centre for AI or DIREC to propose a session or participate in D3A 2.0.

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back to news 7 March 2024 DIREC annual report 2023 In 2023, there was a significant breakthrough in digitisation, particularly in generative AI, which became a widespread topic of conversation. The introduction of ChatGPT allowed everyone to explore the possibilities of interacting with advanced language models.  While AI is of course a major focus in DIREC, we also emphasise that digitisation encompasses more than just AI. It involves developing skills that not only align with current trends but also anticipate the themes of tomorrow. In simpler terms, although the spotlight ..read more

back to news 6 March 2024 Automated Sensitivity Analysis Enhances Trustworthiness of Probabilistic Programs   Probabilistic programs, a fundamental concept in modern computing, have gained increasing attention due to their versatile applications across various domains, including machine learning, cryptography, and statistics. However, ensuring the reliability and trustworthiness of these programs poses significant challenges, particularly in understanding their probabilistic nature and analysing their sensitivity to input changes. A recent study led by researchers Alejandro ..read more