A computer science academic reflects on academia's role in shaping societal narratives, especially around AI, through open technology and sober assessment.
An interview with AI researcher Joelle Pineau discussing her work in reinforcement learning, its applications, and advice for newcomers to the field.
Critiques a statistics position paper for ignoring computing, software, and reproducibility in modern statistical science and faculty evaluation.
The article argues for the creative and innovative value of side projects, citing examples from Einstein to open-source programmers.
A reflection on the challenges of data science in academia, discussing the 'brain drain' of data skills and the need for systemic change.
Explores how the demand for big data skills in industry is draining talent from academic science, threatening research.
