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Much of what’s being sold as "AI" today is snake oil. It does not and cannot work. In a talk at MIT yesterday, I described why this happening, how we can recognize flawed AI claims, and push back. Here are my annotated slides: cs.princeton.edu/~arvindn/talks…

Doing good science is 90% finding a science buddy to constantly talk to about the project.

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) goes beyond environmental protection – it safeguards people and communities too. Healthy ecosystems provide: 💧 Reduced flooding 🌅 Mitigated droughts 🌊 Prevented landslides 💨 Improved air and water quality via CIFOR-ICRAF

«The public has a distorted view of science because children are taught in school that science is a collection of firmly established truths. In fact, science is not a collection of truths. It is a continuing exploration of mysteries» — Freeman Dyson (born 101 years ago #Today)

At IDinsight, we see AI as a powerful tool to amplify our partners’ impact. For our Data Science team, 2024 has been the year of AI – from designing to deploying innovative solutions that truly make a difference. Here’s what they built this year 🧵⬇️

Exemplar initiative at the highest level to engage and address the citizen's questions to limit misinformation/disinformation.

Govt trying to create/manage parallel Pharma supply chain is sub optimal and is facing quality/trust issues. Better to have targeted distribution of medical vouchers that can be redeemed at pharmacies or hospitals.

A key recommendation from our consultation with Hon MPs was to establish a council of state environment ministers to address key risks to health, incl air pollution. It would be great if health ministers also joined, as recommended World Health Organization (WHO). Jagat Prakash Nadda PMO India NITI Aayog Bhupender Yadav

It's official — 2024 was the warmest year in human history We have hit 1.5°C

Writing software, especially prototypes, is becoming cheaper. This will lead to increased demand for people who can decide what to build. AI Product Management has a bright future! Software is often written by teams that comprise Product Managers (PMs), who decide what to build

Kindness is contagious 💛 and when we extend it to each other and the planet, we create a ripple effect of change. This #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, let’s make small gestures that add up to something big. Because a better world starts with us. One act of kindness at a time.

📢 LIVE from Ashoka University , Sonipat! Alok Arunam (Alok Arunam), IDCA fellow (2023-24), takes the stage sharing his journey from engineering to policy and how data-driven governance can drive real impact. #DataForImpact #FellowSpeaks

Project Vaani has released new open-source data from its Phase 1 which comprises of images, audio, and transcribed speech, encompassing 54 languages across 80 districts in 12 states of India. The dataset can be accessed here: vaani.iisc.ac.in bhashini.gov.in/sahyogi-projec…

Our dengue research received widespread media coverage. As a result, several local governments, city municipalities, and private agencies have reached out to us for health warning systems tailored to their regions and further research collaborations. #ScienceCommunication

Psychological safety is not about withholding criticism. It’s about enabling people to speak up without fear. The goal is not to lower our standards. It’s to replace knee-jerk reactions with open-minded consideration. All ideas are welcome. Not all views are equally valid.

NEWS | Assam To Launch Its Own Satellite Mission ASSAMSTAT The Assam government has announced plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, in collaboration with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center) under the Department of Space, Government of

When people don't stand up to bad leadership, it's rarely because they don't care. It's often because they feel powerless. Learned helplessness is the pattern of giving up when we learn that events in our lives are beyond our control. The answer is not to accept defeat. It's to

Climate datasets are the most commonly used geospatial data out there. But how accurate are they? A new study examines this (and the results are surprising):

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OK, I think ChatGPT 4o just changed grant proposal writing forever. Our problem, because of a tech and email mistake, we received notice that a huge proposal was due with less than a week notice, on a week when most of my Colombia team is on Easter holiday. 🧵