Timnit Gebru.
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| Title: | Timnit Gebru. |
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| Authors: | SATYANARAYANA, MEGHA (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Scientific American. Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 335 Issue 1, p86-87. 2p. 1 Color Photograph. |
| Subjects: | Corporate power, Research integrity, Artificial intelligence, University research, Computer scientists, Research funding, Distributed artificial intelligence |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on safeguarding independent research in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) amid corporate influence. Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute, critiques the current AI research landscape as corporate-driven and lacking in transparency and proper scientific practices. She advocates for funding that prioritizes scientific curiosity and public well-being over corporate or military interests. Gebru highlights the innovation possible within small organizations operating on limited budgets and encourages early-career scientists to critically question information sources and incentive structures. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on safeguarding independent research in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) amid corporate influence. Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute, critiques the current AI research landscape as corporate-driven and lacking in transparency and proper scientific practices. She advocates for funding that prioritizes scientific curiosity and public well-being over corporate or military interests. Gebru highlights the innovation possible within small organizations operating on limited budgets and encourages early-career scientists to critically question information sources and incentive structures. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00368733 |
