Less acceptance and more news about artificial intelligence (Tuesday, September 22)

Research by Utrecht University and the Trimbos Institute (a Dutch institute for mental health and addiction research) shows declining acceptance of gay people among young people. Among boys, it fell from 40 percent in 2021 to 22 percent in 2025. Among girls, it fell from 78 to 51 percent.

The Netherlands’ artificial intelligence supercomputer will be located on the Zernike campus of the University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, a Dutch research university). The computer will be part of the first artificial intelligence factory for businesses, researchers and governments to use together. It is due to be delivered in 2027 and is expected to be operational in 2028.

The CTIVD (the Dutch Review Committee on the Intelligence and Security Services) says that the AIVD (the General Intelligence and Security Service) and the MIVD (the Military Intelligence and Security Service) are increasingly using artificial intelligence and algorithms without clear rules. They assist with data analysis, summaries and translations. This makes oversight difficult, while the government wants to expand their powers.

As of January 1, the police will stop holding public gatherings with a religious character. These include iftars and celebrations marking Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan. Internal gatherings may continue, and Minister Van Weel is supportive.

On Wall Street, shares of Intel, ARM and AMD rose by more than 10 percent. AMD reached a market value of 1 trillion dollars for the first time. Chip companies are benefiting from strong demand for chips used in artificial intelligence.