AI - AI Dynamics

Necessity versus tradition in technology practices

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27 January 2023 22h02

Thank you. You're not wrong. Some discussion of that point here. The short is that some of it is necessary due to scarcity, and some of it is tradition (which maybe we could also do away with). https://
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NIST AI Risk Framework: Security Illusion Without Data Science Processes

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27 January 2023 22h00

Will the new #NIST AI Risk Management Framework foster a false sense of security? Without data science processes and platforms for continuous improvement and shared best practices, Domino's Kjell Carlsson fears it will. @VentureBeat @sharongoldman
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New AI Engine for Chair Prototyping Beta Launch

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27 January 2023 21h49

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Oded Goldreich on computational complexity and theoretical foundations

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27 January 2023 21h45

Pointing again to another passage from Oded Goldreich (
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Flawed Award Systems in Academic Research Evaluation

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27 January 2023 21h38

The above was stated for awards to people, but also holds for awards to papers. But even worse, since these decisions are often rushed under time constraints, and may not be with sufficient expertise (which is why I also don't like "top p% awards" like spotlights/orals). 8/8

Awards in Academia: Inefficiency and Opportunity Costs

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27 January 2023 21h38

There's more harms, like the amount of time wasted on nominating and evaluating that could be spent on more valuable things. Oded Goldreich states his oppositions to awards much more eloquently than I can. Screenshot of my favourite passage. https://
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Mental health crisis in competitive academia and research

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27 January 2023 21h38

One understated factor is mental health. Academics are incredibly competitive. I've seen multiple people torn apart for years after, when they didn't get an award but others (comparable or less qualified) did. Silly? Yes. Real? Also yes. A broader problem in academia. 6/n

AI Inequity Compounds Career Outcomes Jobs Grants

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27 January 2023 21h38

You can imagine how this compounds over a career, and the type of inequitable outcomes it leads to. Things that actually tangibly matter, like jobs, grants, etc. 5/n

Award Bias and Rich-Get-Richer Dynamics in Selection

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27 January 2023 21h38

Suppose X and Y are considered for a prestigious award. They're comparable, but for whatever (arbitrary) reason, X gets it. Now if they're compared again, X is clearly "better," but for no good original reason. And then rich get richer. 4/n