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Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands.

CWI conducts pioneering research in mathematics and computer science and transfers new knowledge to society and business. We focus on four areas of fundamental research: Algorithms, Data & Intelligent systems, Cryptography & Security, and Quantum Computing. CWI works closely with Dutch universities through semester programmes, joint research programs and an active exchange of scientific talent.

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Podcasts (in Dutch) and videos

Steven Pemberton in the Dutch podcast Alledaagse Vragen on the question: Why is computer language made up of 1s and 0s?
Lynda Hardman about the use of Augmented Reality in her research, and about her takeover of the NL_wetenschap account on X.
PhD student Tamara Florijn (CWI and UU) discusses her AI research in a podcast on 'Computers and Compromises'.
Steven Pemberton discusses in NEMO Kennislink podcast series 'Oplossing gezocht' the past, present, and possible future of the internet.
Harry Buhrman (A&C) on the nature of what will likely become the default quantum computing architecture for all systems.
Jurgen Vinju (SWAT) on ICT challenges at the Dutch Tax Authorities in a podcast by Public Affairs Academie.
Peter Bosman (Evolutionary Intelligence research group) explains what Evolutionary Intelligence is and how society can benefit from its applications.
How is quantum mechanics going to change our world? Harry Buhrman (Algorithms & Complexity) explains in Verrukkelijke Wetenschap how particles can be in two places at the same time.
How will AI affect democracy and media? Laura Hollink (Human-Centered Data Analytics) talks about projects in which she participates with partners from culture and media.