AI‘s Instagram Problem: Someone else’s cool AI project doesn't make your project less valuable.
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AI‘s Instagram Problem: Someone else’s cool AI project doesn't make your project less valuable.

AI has an Instagram problem. Just as Instagram’s parade of perfect physiques makes many people feel they don’t measure up, AI’s parade of exciting projects makes many people feel their own projects are lacking.

February 15, 20232 min read
AI‘s Instagram Problem: Someone else’s cool AI project doesn't make your project less valuable.
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AI‘s Instagram Problem: Someone else’s cool AI project doesn't make your project less valuable.

AI has an Instagram problem. Just as Instagram’s parade of perfect physiques makes many people feel they don’t measure up, AI’s parade of exciting projects makes many people feel their own projects are lacking.

February 15, 20232 min read
Why 8 Billion People on Earth Are Not Too Many: The growing global population brings more opportunities to make the world a better place.
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Why 8 Billion People on Earth Are Not Too Many: The growing global population brings more opportunities to make the world a better place.

The population of Earth officially reached 8 billion this week. Hooray! It’s hard to imagine what so many people are up to. While I hope that humanity can learn how to leave only gentle footprints on the planet, I’m excited about the creativity and inventiveness that a growing human population...

November 16, 20221 min read
Why 8 Billion People on Earth Are Not Too Many: The growing global population brings more opportunities to make the world a better place.
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Why 8 Billion People on Earth Are Not Too Many: The growing global population brings more opportunities to make the world a better place.

The population of Earth officially reached 8 billion this week. Hooray! It’s hard to imagine what so many people are up to. While I hope that humanity can learn how to leave only gentle footprints on the planet, I’m excited about the creativity and inventiveness that a growing human population...

November 16, 20221 min read
Imposter Syndrome: Don't Let It Hold You Back
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Imposter Syndrome: Don't Let It Hold You Back

In this letter, I’d like to address the serious matter of newcomers to AI sometimes experiencing imposter syndrome, where someone — regardless of their success in the field — wonders if they’re a fraud and really belong in the AI community.

September 28, 20222 min read
Imposter Syndrome: Don't Let It Hold You Back
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Imposter Syndrome: Don't Let It Hold You Back

In this letter, I’d like to address the serious matter of newcomers to AI sometimes experiencing imposter syndrome, where someone — regardless of their success in the field — wonders if they’re a fraud and really belong in the AI community.

September 28, 20222 min read
Scientific Research Wants to be Free: US Officials Block Paywalls on Gov-Funded Studies
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Scientific Research Wants to be Free: US Officials Block Paywalls on Gov-Funded Studies

I’m thrilled! Paywalled journals that block free access to scientific research are the bane of the academic community.

September 7, 20222 min read
Scientific Research Wants to be Free: US Officials Block Paywalls on Gov-Funded Studies
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Scientific Research Wants to be Free: US Officials Block Paywalls on Gov-Funded Studies

I’m thrilled! Paywalled journals that block free access to scientific research are the bane of the academic community.

September 7, 20222 min read
How to Keep the AI Community Growing
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How to Keep the AI Community Growing

Many things in life have a positive side and a negative side. For instance, a new AI system might help democratize access, and at the same time it might be more accessible to people who have internet access than those who don’t.

June 22, 20222 min read
How to Keep the AI Community Growing
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How to Keep the AI Community Growing

Many things in life have a positive side and a negative side. For instance, a new AI system might help democratize access, and at the same time it might be more accessible to people who have internet access than those who don’t.

June 22, 20222 min read
The Joy of Conversation (About AI and Other Things)
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The Joy of Conversation (About AI and Other Things)

With the pandemic easing in the United States and Canada, I’ve been traveling more in the last two weeks. I spoke at TED 2022 in Vancouver and ScaleUp:AI in New York and attended a manufacturing conference in California.

April 13, 20222 min read
The Joy of Conversation (About AI and Other Things)
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The Joy of Conversation (About AI and Other Things)

With the pandemic easing in the United States and Canada, I’ve been traveling more in the last two weeks. I spoke at TED 2022 in Vancouver and ScaleUp:AI in New York and attended a manufacturing conference in California.

April 13, 20222 min read
Welcoming Refugees
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Welcoming Refugees

I’ve always thought that how you treat those who are powerless shows your true character. People rarely mistreat others who have power over them -- for example, their boss — because they might suffer adverse consequences.

March 23, 20222 min read
Welcoming Refugees
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Welcoming Refugees

I’ve always thought that how you treat those who are powerless shows your true character. People rarely mistreat others who have power over them -- for example, their boss — because they might suffer adverse consequences.

March 23, 20222 min read
The Spirit of Giving in AI and Beyond
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The Spirit of Giving in AI and Beyond

As we approach the end of 2021, you may be winding down work and gearing up for the winter holiday. I’m looking forward to taking a break from work and hope you are too.

December 22, 20212 min read

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