AI systems are excellent at sounding certain. Statistics asks whether they should. That question—how much confidence we should place in predictions, recommendations, and data-informed decisions—is becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by algorithms. Every day, people rely on systems built on statistical reasoning, often without realizing it. Weather forecasts … [Read more...] about Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
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Applications Sought for National Academies Fellowship Program
Since 1997, the Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program has provided early-career professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in science and technology policy. This full-time, 12-week program places fellows at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC, where they work closely … [Read more...] about Applications Sought for National Academies Fellowship Program