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The Complex Ecosystem of Artificial Intelligence
July 16, 2024
Journalist Madhumita Murgia discusses the potential impact of AI particularly on disenfranchised populations, in her new book Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI. Published July 16, 2024By Nick Fetty Nicholas Dirks, President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, recently sat down with journalist and author Madhumita Murgia to talk about her new book, as the latest installment of the Tata Knowledge Series on AI & Society, sponsored by Tata and...
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From New Delhi to New York
April 23, 2024
Academy Fellow Nitin Verma is taking a closer look at deepfakes and the impact they can have on public opinion. Published April 23, 2024 By Nick Fetty Nitin Verma's interest in STEM can be traced back to his childhood growing up in New Delhi, India. Verma, a member of the inaugural cohort for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Society Fellowship, a collaboration between The New York Academy of Sciences and Arizona State University's School for...
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Applying Human Computer Interaction to Brain Injuries
April 19, 2024
With an appreciation for the value of education and an athlete’s work ethic, Akuadasuo Ezenyilimba brings a unique perspective to her research. Published April 19, 2024 By Nick Fetty Athletes, military personnel, and others who endure traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may experience improved outcomes during the rehabilitation process thanks to research by a Fellow with Arizona State University and The New York Academy of Sciences. Akuadasuo Ezenyilimba, a member of the inaugural cohort of the...
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Women’s Health 2.0: The AI Era
April 12, 2024
Charting the evolution of women's healthcare in the AI era, illuminating the promise and challenges of predictive tech to close the health gender gap. Published April 12, 2024 By Brooke Grindlinger, PhD Panelists Sara Reistad-Long (left), Healthcare Strategist at Empowered; Alicia Jackson, PhD, Founder and CEO of Evernow; Christina Jenkins, MD, General Partner at Convergent Ventures; and Robin Berzin, MD, Founder and CEO of Parsley Health speak at SXSW on March 9, 2024. The panelists...
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Innovations in AI and Higher Education
April 12, 2024
From the future of higher education to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), Reid Hoffman and Nicholas Dirks had a wide-ranging discussion during the first installment of the Authors at the Academy series. Published April 12, 2024 By Nick Fetty It was nearly a full house when authors Nicholas Dirks and Reid Hoffman discussed their respective books during an event at The New York Academy of Sciences on March 27, 2024. Hoffman, who co-founded LinkedIn as well...
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Yann LeCun Emphasizes the Promise of AI
April 8, 2024
The renowned Chief AI Scientist of Meta, Yann LeCun, discussed everything from his foundational research in neural networks to his optimistic outlook on the future of AI technology at a sold-out Tata Series on AI & Society event with the Academy’s President & CEO Nick Dirks while highlighting the importance of the open-source model. Published April 8, 2024 By Nick Fetty Yann LeCun, a Turing Award winning computer scientist, had a wide-ranging discussion about artificial...
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Rule Makers and Breakers in the Space Race for Off-Earth Resources
March 28, 2024
From space junk to mining critical minerals on the Moon, this South by Southwest panel explored ambiguities in the governance of space ventures. Published March 28, 2024 By Brooke Grindlinger, PhD Panelists Monique M. Chism, PhD (left), Under Secretary for Education at the Smithsonian Institution; Aida Araissi, Founder and CEO of the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce; Kirsten Bartok Touw, aerospace, space, and defense tech investor and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital; and...
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Academy President Brings AI Expertise to Saudi Arabia Conference
March 13, 2024
Nicholas Dirks focused on large language models, such as ChatGPT, and the importance of context and culture when developing these technologies. Published March 13, 2024 By Nick Fetty Nicholas Dirks, President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, recently presented at what has been dubbed “the world’s most attended tech event.” Dirks gave a lecture titled “The Social Life of AI” to LEAP conference attendees at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in...
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Cybersafe Team
January 11, 2024
Winner of the Junior Academy Challenge – Spring 2023 “Cybersecurity” Sponsored by NEOM Published January 11, 2024 Team members: Jessica K. (Team Lead) (United States), Ritwik D. (United States), Neha B. (United States), Bhavya D. (United States), Farah M. (Jordan) Individuals, businesses, and governments increasingly operate in a digital landscape. But as homes, medical systems, banking services, and key infrastructure connect via complex online networks, cyberattacks have increased exponentially. Developing strong protections against various forms...
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Ethical Implications in the Development of AI
November 21, 2023
The research of Betty Li Hou, who presented a seminar as part of The New York Academy of Sciences’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Society Lecture series, explores the educational, philosophical, sociological, and legal dimensions that should be considered when developing ethical AI systems to benefit society. Published November 21, 2023 By Nick Fetty https://vimeo.com/886870560 Betty Li Hou, a Ph.D. student in computer science at the New York University Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, presented her...