Turing Lecture - AI for Innovative Social Work, Desmond U. Patton
Exploring the intersection of AI, social media, and youth violence, focusing on how digital expressions impact vulnerable communities and the potential for data science to address social inequalities.
Using Data Science to Do Good, With Rayid Ghani
Explore how AI and data science can address social challenges, from preventing lead poisoning to reducing police misconduct, while tackling explainability and fairness issues in high-impact public policy projects.
Harmful Speech and Content Moderation Preferences on Social Media
Explore social media content moderation preferences and strategies for addressing harmful speech, with insights from digital governance expert Professor Yannis Theocharis.
The Data Science of Politics
Explore how data science revolutionizes political analysis, predicts volatility, and raises ethical challenges in the digital age of social media and real-time monitoring.
Ethics in the Age of Information
Explore ethical challenges in the information age with Professor Luciano Floridi. Delve into the intersection of data science, politics, and technology, examining implications for society and decision-making.
Realizing Your Goals Through Philosophy - Strategies for Well-Being and Value Fulfillment
Explore how philosophical theories can guide you in understanding your values, resolving conflicts, and achieving your life goals. Learn practical strategies for personal growth and well-being.
Understanding the Nature of Minds - From Humans to Machines
Explore the concept of minds beyond humans, from animals to machines, challenging traditional perspectives and examining potential alien intelligences with science writer Philip Ball.
How to Start a Solo Project That You'll Stick With - RustConf 2020
Learn strategies for starting and maintaining solo projects, focusing on habit formation, realistic goal-setting, and effective planning techniques to ensure long-term success and fulfillment.
Unravelling Unconscious Bias - Understanding Implicit Biases in Communication and Decision-Making
Explore how implicit biases shape our perceptions and decisions, affecting communication and worldviews. Discover strategies to recognize and mitigate unconscious prejudices for a more inclusive society.
How to Bend the Rules - Algorithms and Data in Modern Life
Hannah Fry explores how data-driven algorithms have permeated our lives, controlling many aspects without our awareness. She delves into the impact of these algorithms on society and human behavior.
Your Open Source Repo Needs a Project Manager
Strategies for effective open source project management: transparency, contributor onboarding, and task prioritization to boost productivity and engagement in your repository.
Open Data at Facebook - Ecosystem, Maps, and Humanitarian Efforts
Explore Facebook's open data initiatives, including wildfire mapping, population tracking, and humanitarian efforts using AI and satellite imagery for global impact.
HERE and the Open Location Journey
Explore HERE Technologies' Open Location Journey, emphasizing the importance of open source, open data, and open access in fostering participation and driving social change through location-based innovations.
RTFM - Refactoring Toxic Behavior for Better Programming and Happier Lives
Discover how embracing compassion and empathy can transform your programming career and personal life, moving beyond stereotypes to create a more positive tech community.
Refactoring Your Attitude: From Angry Programmer to Compassionate Coder
Explore how embracing compassion and empathy can transform your programming career, improve workplace relationships, and foster a more positive tech community.
A MLOps Platform for All Data Personas
Explore IKEA's journey in developing a custom MLOps platform that addresses diverse data personas, standardizes model development, and leverages open-source components for efficient AI/ML productionization.
Finding the Right Communication Platforms for Your Open Source Community
Exploring communication platforms for open-source communities: benefits, challenges, and best practices. Insights from experienced community managers on fostering engagement and culture through various tools.
Building and Supporting Open Source Communities Through Metrics
Explore metrics for data-driven decisions in open source communities. Learn from real-world examples and CHAOSS Project insights to overcome challenges and track community impact effectively.
Rethinking Risk, Governance, and Compliance - Applying Automation in Banking
Explore automated approaches to governance, risk, and compliance in banking, focusing on open-source tools and novel strategies to enhance efficiency and meet regulatory objectives.
Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Sustainability in Open Source Projects
Learn how to create a sustainable long-term strategy for open-source projects, focusing on resilience, stakeholder engagement, and effective planning. Insights from Rust Foundation's experience.
Musical Charts: Using Open Source Software to Make Data Visualizations Accessible to Visually Impaired Users
Explore innovative open-source solutions for making data visualizations accessible to visually impaired users, enhancing chart accessibility beyond industry standards.