AI Course Launches at Venlo City Library: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Affects You
venlo, donderdag, 3 juli 2025.
From July 2025, the Venlo City Library will offer the National AI Course. This free course helps you understand how artificial intelligence (AI) influences your daily life, from smart search results to automatic translations. You can follow the course at home or use the library’s computers. On Wednesday, 2 July, there will be a meeting where you can discover the course together with others, with assistance from library staff. The course is suitable for everyone, regardless of technical knowledge.
National AI Course Launches at Venlo City Library
From July 2025, the Venlo City Library will offer the National AI Course. This free course helps you understand how artificial intelligence (AI) influences your daily life, from smart search results to automatic translations. You can follow the course at home or use the library’s computers. On Wednesday, 2 July, there will be a meeting where you can discover the course together with others, with assistance from library staff. The course is suitable for everyone, regardless of technical knowledge [1].
Applications of AI in Modern Information Dissemination
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in modern information dissemination and public communication. Specific applications include personalised information provision, chatbots for public services, and AI-driven awareness campaigns. This technology helps organisations communicate more effectively and better convey their messages to various target groups [GPT].
Personalised Information Provision
One of the powerful applications of AI is the ability to personalise information. By analysing data, AI information systems can tailor content to the specific needs and interests of individuals. This ensures that people receive more relevant and useful information, making them better informed and able to make better decisions [2].
Chatbots for Public Services
Chatbots are another form of AI that is increasingly being used for public services. These virtual assistants can answer questions, process forms, and provide customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chatbots alleviate the pressure on human staff and offer quick and efficient services to citizens. Examples include chatbots providing information on tax matters, social services, or public transport [3].
AI-Driven Awareness Campaigns
AI can also be used to optimise awareness campaigns. By analysing behavioural data and demographic information, campaigns can become more targeted and effective. AI helps identify the right target groups, select the appropriate communication channels, and measure the campaign’s effectiveness. This leads to higher conversion rates and better outcomes [4].
Benefits and Challenges
The application of AI in information dissemination offers several benefits, such as personalisation, efficiency, and better reach to target audiences. However, there are also challenges to overcome. Privacy is a crucial issue, as AI often relies on personal data. Inclusivity is another aspect; not everyone has equal access to technology or understands how AI works. Reliability is also essential; AI systems must be transparent and responsible in their decision-making [5].
Successful Examples of AI Applications
There are already many successful examples of AI applications in information dissemination. In the Netherlands, the Municipality of Amsterdam uses chatbots to provide information on housing allocation and municipal services. Internationally, there are examples of AI-driven campaigns that help reinforce public health messages, such as the WHO’s campaign against coronavirus [6].
Accessibility of Complex Information
A key role of AI is to make complex information accessible to diverse audiences. By simplifying and visualising information, AI can help bridge knowledge barriers. This is particularly important in areas such as science, technology, and healthcare, where information is often technical and difficult to understand [7].