Sinterklaasgedichten.ai, a digital help link launched by AI.nl and ADC, has exploded in use this year. The online tool helps Dutch people write creative and personal Sinterklaas poems.
Sinterklaasgedichten.ai addresses a common problem: not everyone has the time or desire to write elaborate Sinterklaas poems, and the use of tools like ChatGPT can be a barrier for some. The help letter offers a simple solution: users only have to enter a short description about the recipient, and the tool generates a creative first start for a poem within seconds.
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An initiative born from tradition and innovation
According to Remy Gieling of AI.nl, the idea originated with a visit to OpenAI, just before the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022. “One of the engineers, Boris, used a language model to generate a Sinterklaas poem because, as a group of Dutch people, we were there in the run-up to December 5. That moment inspired us to take this Dutch further icon with AI,” says Gieling.
Tom van der Woude from Amsterdam Data Collective (ADC) adds: “The steam literally comes from the server park. The tool sometimes processes thousands of requests per minute. It's fantastic to see technology breathe new life into this traditional part of the Sinterklaas party.”
Santa Claus's response to sinterklaasgedichten.ai
Source of inspiration
Although the human touch is still important for a truly personal poem, the tool appears to be enormously helpful in taking the first step. “We get feedback from many users that they are inspired by the tool and then enjoy writing themselves,” says Gieling.
A tool for everyone — often with a sense of humour
Although most users can use the tool intuitively, not everyone appears to be digitally proficient. “We even get emails from people, often elderly people, who send their entire prompt to us asking them to generate the poem,” Gieling laughs. “It shows how widely the tool is being embraced.”
No data storage, but huge impact
Sinterklaasgedichten.ai does not store any personal information, but it does see that user statistics go through the roof. “It is now impossible to keep track of the number of poems generated,” says Van der Woude. “The popularity underlines that AI can be accessible and helpful, even for something as traditional as Santa Claus.”
With Sinterklaasgedichten.ai, AI.nl and ADC show how technology can contribute to maintaining culture, while bringing innovation. This year shows once again: even a traditional Dutch tradition can flourish with a little help from AI.
About ADC and AI.nl
ADC, formerly known as Amsterdam Data Collective, was founded in 2017 by CEO Rik van der Woerdt and has since grown into a leading data and AI company with more than 150 employees. From offices in Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm, they work on complex data and AI processes for a wide range of clients, including APG, De Volksbank, Knab and Novo Nordisk.
AI.nl is one of the leading players in the field of trends and developments around AI. The founders, Job van den Berg and Remy Gieling, focus on translating trends into practical insights and are also building AI integrations for companies such as the ANWB and BDO Netherlands with their software company The Automation Group.
With initiatives such as Sinterklaasgedichten.ai, ADC and AI.nl are combining forces to make technology accessible to a wide audience and show how AI not only makes business processes smarter, but can also support traditions.
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