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Before you head to the theater this weekend to catch the latest Pixar flick, check out TIME's piece on School of Computing alumnus Bùi Tường Phong. Written by Associate Professor of Computer Science at Yale University and former Senior Research Scientist for Pixar Theodore Kim, the profile explores a computer scientist whose outstanding contributions have shaped the animation industry for the past 50 years and brings his history to light. Read all about it below: https://lnkd.in/gNCRJ9UP

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It is always a joy and pleasure to partner with our wonderful colleagues, including Danielle Kost and Avery Forman, who bring us HBS Working Knowledge and showcase the work of our faculty. In this piece, we consider the moral quandaries posed by "thinking machines." Buckle your seatbelts: Harvard Business School Professor Joe Badaracco and Tom Quinn from our Case Research & Writing Group at Harvard Business School probe the most consequential questions raised by self-driving cars. “At some point soon, genuine ethical decisions will be delegated to these systems—to some extent, they are already. [...] And by genuine ethical decisions, I mean decisions about the rights of other people, about consequences and risks and benefits for other people, and also in a murkier but important sense, the ethics of an organization’s culture and its values.” #genAI #ethics #leadership

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A study by Berkeley Haas researchers explored the impact of generative AI on small businesses in Kenya. Successful entrepreneurs benefited with a 15% performance boost, while less successful ones saw an 8% revenue drop. The findings suggest that AI's effectiveness varies by task complexity and entrepreneurial skill, emphasizing the need for tailored support and training. Learn more by reading the full article: https://lnkd.in/deqbQYgY

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In 2011, the idea for Stanford Seed was hatched. Alumnus Robert “Bob” King, MBA '60, and Dorothy “Dottie” King conceived the audacious vision that the unique strengths of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) could help end the cycle of global poverty. They brought their idea and an extraordinary gift to Garth Saloner, then the dean of the GSB. The three joined forces with faculty members Hau Lee, Bill Meehan, James Patell, and Jesper Sorensen, who helped shape and implement this vision. With strong conviction and the research to back it, they knew SMEs are the long-term engine of shared economic prosperity. It was determined that Seed would partner with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to help them build thriving enterprises that would transform lives — from the lives of employees and suppliers to customers and communities. We would provide world-class educational programs and supportive resources to fuel their growth and scale their success. Get the full story of Seed's founding and progress so far, by viewing our latest impact report: https://lnkd.in/dkkw4ikt Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dEazJB5v

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Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center fellows and co-lead paper authors Jiaqi Zhang (MIT EECS PhD student) and Ryan Welch (MIT master’s student in engineering), joined by senior author and Schmidt Center Director Caroline Uhler, have developed theoretical foundations for methods that could identify the best way to aggregate genes into related groups, so they can efficiently learn the underlying cause-and-effect relationships between many genes. This cost-effective and more feasible technique could help scientists identify potential gene targets to induce certain behavior in a more accurate and efficient manner, potentially enabling them to develop precise treatments for patients. Check out MIT News to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekhyxXau Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology #SchmidtCenter #BroadInstitute #MIT #EECS #IDSS #LIDS #CausalDisentanglement #GeneExpression #Genomics #MachineLearning #MLinBio #ScienceNews #ScientificResearch

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In a recent Q&A with Inside Higher Ed, our own Carissa Little, Associate Dean of Global Education and Online Learning, discussed the evolving landscape of online education. The conversation covered #Stanford's online learning initiatives, including the Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) and Stanford Online, which offer non-degree and master's degree programs respectively. The article dives into Carissa's experience and insights, including her valuable advice on staying relevant in the ever-changing world of education: "be ready to reinvent yourself." Read more about Carissa's thoughts on the future of online learning here: https://lnkd.in/ewiiA-wh

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An incredible 3-part exploration by Vassilis Galanos on how metrics are feeding quantitative-based Higher Education practices, such as adoption of GenAI, REFs and student grade ranking. Using a Marxist-lens, Vassilis makes visible some taken-for-granted assumptions on the way HE currently operates under a guise of surveillance, competition and efficiency, often at the detriment of creativity, innovation and nuance. Post 1: It’s the metrics, not the Matrix: Part 1 – Higher Education State Critical Post 2: It’s the metrics, not the Matrix, part 2: Rigorously Established Fear Post 3: It’s the metrics, not the Matrix, part 3: Degenerative AI Links in comments below! #genAI #chatGPT #metrics #REF

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𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜'𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 During a visit to Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati suggested some creative jobs might disappear due to AI advancements, implying these roles might have been inefficient or unnecessary. Murati emphasized AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E enhance human creativity rather than replace it. She highlighted AI's potential to democratize creativity and stressed the need for careful regulation to manage AI's evolving capabilities. #finance #news #AI #FutureOfWork #Creativity Source:- https://lnkd.in/gvYH6P6b

Gearing up to co-teach a new course at Columbia | SIPA in Fall 2024 with fellow Professor John Mutter of Earth and Environmental Sciences entitled "#ClimateChange, #Rights and #Development." This follows my general quest (in life) to build bridges, this time, where climate science and human rights and development frameworks are in direct conversation. We'll look at the fundamental behaviours of the Earth's climate systems (what is energy balance, what are El Nino cycles, how to predict climate disruptions) with the fundamentals of human rights (definitions, instruments, institutions) how global norms apply, why climate justice, and what is the purpose of climate change litigation, what are some of the proposed solutions from carbon rights, greening economies and carbon tax to artificial islands and resulting rights implications including notions of statehood and nationhood. Finally we'll look at the impact on food and health sectors and the important, often forgotten, social dimension of climate change particularly how to build psychological resilience for what lies ahead. Personally, I'm excited.

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Introducing KnowHalu, a pioneering approach from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UChicago, and UC Berkeley. KnowHalu is set to revolutionize how we handle hallucinations in text generated by Large Language Models (LLMs). 🔍 With a unique two-phase process, KnowHalu enhances accuracy by effectively detecting irrelevant or incorrect information. It combines internal assessments with robust external knowledge sources, ensuring that AI-generated content is not only coherent but factually reliable. 📈 In tests, KnowHalu has shown a 15.65% improvement in accuracy in question-answering tasks and a 5.50% increase in text summarization accuracy, setting a new standard for trust in AI-generated content. 🌐 As AI continues to permeate critical sectors like healthcare and finance, the need for reliable AI solutions has never been more crucial. KnowHalu represents a significant step forward, ensuring AI's potential is harnessed safely and effectively. 🔗 Dive deeper into how KnowHalu is setting new standards in AI reliability - https://lnkd.in/g4vUZWbj 😍 Follow AI Toolhouse for more such amazing content. 🌟 Explore 𝟑𝟔𝟎𝟎+ latest AI Tools here for FREE ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dpQB7xZU #AI #MachineLearning #TechInnovation #KnowHalu #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews

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New study from Stanford released today on AI-assisted tutoring - here are the highlights and our thoughts.

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In the first randomized controlled trial to examine a human-led, AI-assisted live tutoring initiative, Stanford researchers found that students who worked with AI-assisted tutors were more likely to understand the topic than students whose tutors didn’t work with AI. This study, led by Rose E. Wang with Accelerator Faculty Affiliates Susanna Loeb and Dorottya (Dora) Demszky, also shows promise at improving students’ short-term performance in math. The researchers suggest that artificial intelligence's best use in virtual tutoring for now might be in supporting human instructors, not replacing them. Read on: https://lnkd.in/gnm9AK-Z

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In a context of deep division, what Lebanon needs is active community building, social cohesion and collective impact. Read more in this interview conducted with Yale School of Management and Nadim Matta, one of nafda's enablers! Nadim discusses the global leadership crisis and expresses hope in the impact of the nafda movement, fostering the practice of societal values: tolerance, cooperation, inclusion, empathy, good governance, and social justice. #nafdalebanon #sarbaddanafda #activecitizenship #goodgovernance #socialjustice #ngo #Lebanon

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Cuemath's "Cue Don't Tell" podcast featured MCC's Rick Weissbourd alongside Cuemath researcher Michael Goldstein for a conversation about navigating the complexities of parenting and educating teens. Here are some highlights: 🏋‍♀️ The Power of Cueing: Learn how to guide teens without direct instruction. 🧠 Building Decision-Making Skills: Equip your teen to navigate complex choices with confidence. 👂 Listener vs. Teller: Discover the power of different conversation styles in parenting. 🎓 Beyond College Admissions: Explore the importance of caring over achievement. 💻 Screen Time and Social Pressures: Understand the challenges of today's digital landscape. 📚 Must-Read Books for Parents: Get expert recommendations to support your parenting journey. Click below to check it out ⬇ #parenting #education #childdevelopment #podcast

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Dear Parents, stop telling ❎️ start cueing! ✅️ Watch Dr. Richard Weissbourd, a Harvard expert on child development, in conversation with Cuemath researcher Michael Goldstein as we explore practical approaches to parenting and education. #podcast #education #parenting #teaching #learning #academic #pressure

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Linda Argote from Carnegie Mellon University has shared fascinating research on how organisations improve with experience. This might sound like an obvious observation, but her study, focusing on manufacturing firms, reveals a clear link between more experience and reductions in both defects and costs. One key insight drawn from the research is that having a variety of core products can help a company transfer knowledge and improve efficiency. However, too much variety, especially in less important products, can actually hinder performance. For those interested in optimising organisational learning and efficiency, this research provides valuable insights. 🎬 Watch the video for more details: https://lnkd.in/giiMu_sR #OrganisationalLearning #Leadership #BusinessPerformance

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