Dec 08, 2021

10 Posts

Reinforcement Learning Transformed: Transformers succeed at reinforcemend learning tasks.
Dec 08, 2021

Reinforcement Learning Transformed: Transformers succeed at reinforcemend learning tasks.

Transformers have matched or exceeded earlier architectures in language modeling and image classification. New work shows they can achieve state-of-the-art results in some reinforcement learning tasks as well.

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Reinforcement Learning Transformed: Transformers succeed at reinforcemend learning tasks.
Dec 08, 2021

Reinforcement Learning Transformed: Transformers succeed at reinforcemend learning tasks.

Transformers have matched or exceeded earlier architectures in language modeling and image classification. New work shows they can achieve state-of-the-art results in some reinforcement learning tasks as well.

3 min read
Corporate Ethics Counterbalance: Timnit Gebru launches institute for AI fairness.
Dec 08, 2021

Corporate Ethics Counterbalance: Timnit Gebru launches institute for AI fairness.

One year after her acrimonious exit from Google, ethics researcher Timnit Gebru launched an independent institute to study neglected issues in AI.

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Corporate Ethics Counterbalance: Timnit Gebru launches institute for AI fairness.
Dec 08, 2021

Corporate Ethics Counterbalance: Timnit Gebru launches institute for AI fairness.

One year after her acrimonious exit from Google, ethics researcher Timnit Gebru launched an independent institute to study neglected issues in AI.

2 min read
Recognizing Autism: AI research can help identify autism early in children.
Dec 08, 2021

Recognizing Autism: AI research can help identify autism early in children.

Classical machine learning techniques could help children with autism receive treatment earlier in life. Researchers led by Ishanu Chattopadhyay at University of Chicago developed a system that classified autism in young children based on data collected during routine checkups.

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Recognizing Autism: AI research can help identify autism early in children.
Dec 08, 2021

Recognizing Autism: AI research can help identify autism early in children.

Classical machine learning techniques could help children with autism receive treatment earlier in life. Researchers led by Ishanu Chattopadhyay at University of Chicago developed a system that classified autism in young children based on data collected during routine checkups.

2 min read
Minorities Reported: Policing AI shows bias against Blacks and Latinos.
Dec 08, 2021

Minorities Reported: Policing AI shows bias against Blacks and Latinos.

An independent investigation found evidence of racial and economic bias in a crime-prevention model used by police departments in at least nine U.S. states.

2 min read
Minorities Reported: Policing AI shows bias against Blacks and Latinos.
Dec 08, 2021

Minorities Reported: Policing AI shows bias against Blacks and Latinos.

An independent investigation found evidence of racial and economic bias in a crime-prevention model used by police departments in at least nine U.S. states.

2 min read
The Batch: Bias in Predictive Policing, Timnit Gebru vs Corporate AI, Autism Recognized, Transformers for Reinforcement Learning
Dec 08, 2021

The Batch: Bias in Predictive Policing, Timnit Gebru vs Corporate AI, Autism Recognized, Transformers for Reinforcement Learning

Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the prospects for ethical AI? I meet people who are encouraged by the progress we’ve made toward making AI more responsible and free of bias.

10 min read
The Batch: Bias in Predictive Policing, Timnit Gebru vs Corporate AI, Autism Recognized, Transformers for Reinforcement Learning
Dec 08, 2021

The Batch: Bias in Predictive Policing, Timnit Gebru vs Corporate AI, Autism Recognized, Transformers for Reinforcement Learning

Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the prospects for ethical AI? I meet people who are encouraged by the progress we’ve made toward making AI more responsible and free of bias.

10 min read

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