ir. Ilyaz Nasrullah
Digital Strategist | Columnist Trouw
Ilyaz Nasrullah advises startups, large companies, and governments on their digital strategy and digital innovation.
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- Dutch, English
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About Ilyaz Nasrullah
Ilyaz Nasrullah is one of the Netherlands’ leading experts in the field of digital technology. He is a specialist in artificial intelligence and human-centered technology. Ilyaz believes in the usefulness and necessity of innovation but is also critical of the silent assumption that all innovation inherently means progress. What drives him is the desire to deploy technology in a way that works for everyone.
In his daily work, Ilyaz advises governments, companies, educational and research institutions in the areas of artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and human-centered applications of digital technology. He has worked for various organizations including Eneco, Royal IHC, the municipality of Rotterdam, TU Delft, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Ilyaz is the creator of the groundbreaking podcast and essay series ‘Welkom in de AI-fabriek’. He is also known for his unconventional tech columns in Trouw and his impactful TV, radio, and podcast appearances on programs such as Nieuwsuur, EenVandaag, NPO Radio 1, and BNR Nieuwsradio.
Topics
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1. How does algorithmic decision-making work?
In this unique lecture/workshop, Ilyaz will let you experience what it is like to be an algorithm through an exercise. After this exercise, Ilyaz will explain the principles behind algorithmic decision-making in an accessible yet profound manner, and he will tell you when you can and when you definitely should not use this type of technology.
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2. This is human-centred innovation
In this lecture, Ilyaz explains what human-centred innovation is and how you can start working with it. The fact that the term ‘human-centred innovation’ exists already shows, according to him, that innovation is usually not focused on people. Ilyaz discusses research that shows innovation is indeed often aimed at efficiency and presents remarkable and touching examples of both system-oriented and human-centred innovation.
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3. Everything Big Tech doesn't tell you, but you need to know about artificial intelligence
Since the arrival of ChatGPT, it seems the whole world is captivated by artificial intelligence. Big Tech companies warn that humanity could be wiped out by AI, while they themselves are fiercely competing with each other around AI. The same companies also claim that AI can bring humanity a glorious future.
According to Ilyaz, both views are nonsense. He calls artificial intelligence impressive, but also much dumber than you think. In this lecture, Ilyaz provides a sobering look inside the AI factory, so you can better determine when to use tools like ChatGPT and when not to.
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4. Customisation
Ilyaz is happy to create customised lectures. With his broad and deep knowledge of innovation and digital technology, he is able to create an insightful lecture on both mainstream and niche topics. In the past, Ilyaz has been asked to speak about addiction to dating apps, pitfalls in the policy around the European decentralised identity, the literary side of video games, and more.
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