AP Hogeschool
As a University of Applied Sciences and Arts, AP is more than a higher education institution. AP is a learning metropolis, an enricher of talent, an amplifier of commitment and an expander of students’ world view. By way of enthusiastic teachers, progressive content, direct honest orientation and maximum interaction with expertise, AP ensures that all students can realise their full potential.
Field of study/sector
- Education
Past courses
A practical approach for implementing sustainable, responsible and ethical AI - CANCELED
workshop - Antwerp - AP Hogeschool, VUB, VAIA
Blog posts
Can a chatbot be a therapist?
More and more people are seeking emotional support from chatbots. These in-depth conversations might provide relief, but Wim Casteels (AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts) warns that this new form of ‘therapy’ has its risks.
What is the environmental impact of AI?
Generative AI gained rapid popularity partially thanks to their user-friendly interfaces that hide complex infrastructures. Despite their apparent simplicity, these tools use huge amounts of power, water and raw materials. Wim Casteels (AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp) discusses the biggest problems.
The friction between learning and doing: am I not better than AI?
Frederik Picard confesses: he is addicted to beating the AI machine. Despite AI clearly being of added value to his professional life, he still feels the urge to outperform ChatGPT. This competition serves not only as motivation to improve his abilities but also as a reminder of the unique power of human creativity and ingenuity in a world where technology is becoming increasingly dominant.
Experts
Kristof Michiels
docent Python, webontwikkeling en cybersecurity aan de AP Hogeschool
Yasmine Wauthier
onderzoeker binnen het Kenniscentrum Onderzoek Levenslang Leren en Innoveren (OLLI) aan de AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
