Top Women in AI
Shining a light on the 10 visionary women pioneering new AI progressions.
Hello Engineering Leaders and AI Enthusiasts!
We are thrilled to highlight 10 pioneering women who are making remarkable advances in AI research and applications. From ML to computer vision and NLP, these talented leaders are innovating across the most critical areas of AI. Their groundbreaking work shapes how we leverage AI to solve real-world problems and improve lives.
These women represent the best of AI and set an example for future generations of women in technology.
In today’s edition:
Allie K. Miller ~ AI Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Investor
Allie K. Miller is a powerhouse in the AI landscape, owning titles such as AI Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Investor. She has received recognition like AIconic's "AI Innovator of the Year" in 2019 and has been named one of ReadWrite's Top 20 AI Speakers globally. Notably, she guides professionals through AI adoption with her online course, "AI for Business Leaders". She is a talented expert dedicated to advancing AI and helping organizations implement it impactfully.
Dr Fei-Fei Li ~ Professor, Stanford University
Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a Professor at Stanford University, has left an indelible mark on AI. Recognized in TIME's 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL in AI, she stands as the visionary behind ImageNet, a pivotal force in modern AI.
Her book, "The Worlds I See," offers her unique perspective on the history and essence of AI. Through her groundbreaking research, influential projects, and insights, Dr. Li has left a significant impact on the advancement of AI.
Rumman Chowdhury ~ CEO and Co-Founder, Humane Intelligence
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Humane Intelligence, Rumman Chowdhury is a trailblazer in applied algorithmic ethics for AI. With a notable presence in leading publications, including Forbes and MIT Technology Review, she is a vocal advocate for responsible and transparent AI development. Forbes has honored her as one of the individuals shaping the AI landscape.
Melanie Mitchell ~ Professor, Santa Fe Institute
Professor Melanie Mitchell, based at the Santa Fe Institute, dives into conceptual abstraction and analogy-making within AI systems. Renowned for her contributions to AI and cognitive science, she shares her insights through her blog, "AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans." Melanie's work provides a captivating exploration of AI's intriguing developments.
Rachel Woods ~ CEO The AI Exchange
Rachel Woods, CEO of The AI Exchange, provides practical AI applications for business. Her mission, embodied in 'The AI Exchange' newsletter, is to empower individuals to integrate AI, particularly generative AI, into their professional endeavors.
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Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. ~ AI Entrepreneur & Investor
She is an influential AI Entrepreneur and Investor. Rana el Kaliouby serves as Deputy CEO at Smart Eye, a leader in Human Insight AI. Formerly CEO of Affectiva, she pioneered AI applications for understanding and predicting human behavior. Her recognitions include Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and Forbes’ Top 50 Women in Tech.
Chelsea Finn ~ Research scientist at GoogleDeepMind
As a research scientist at Google DeepMind and Assistant Professor at Stanford, Chelsea Finn is driving advancements in intelligent behavior development for robots. Leading the creation of Mobile ALOHA, a low-cost teleoperation system, Chelsea's work focuses on the intersection of learning, interaction, and the evolution of broadly intelligent agents.
Kate Crawford ~ Professor, USC Annenberg & Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research
Kate Crawford, a distinguished scholar, co-founder of the AI Now Institute, and author of "Atlas of AI," delves into the social implications of AI. Her work explores the environmental impact of AI, shedding light on its extraction from Earth's resources, low-wage information worker labor, and the data collected from every action and expression. Kate unveils the multifaceted nature of AI technology.
Been Kim ~ Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind
Been Kim, a distinguished Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, is a leading figure in the pursuit of improving interpretability in ML. Her research is dedicated to creating methods for enhancing interpretability in already-trained models and developing interpretable models. Notable among her recent works are contributions to the understanding of the Human-AI Knowledge Gap through projects like "Bridging the Human-AI Knowledge Gap: Concept Discovery and Transfer in AlphaZero" and "State2Explanation," providing concept-based explanations for improved agent learning and user understanding.
Devi Parikh ~ Senior Director, Generative AI at Meta
Devi Parikh, currently serving as Senior Director of generative AI at Meta, stands out as a prominent figure in AI research. Acknowledged on Forbes' list of "Incredible Women Advancing A.I. Research," Devi has introduced the captivating series "Humans of AI: Stories, Not Stats!"—a unique exploration of the personal side of AI researchers. Her influential research contributions include groundbreaking work in text-to-4D dynamic scene generation, as seen in projects like "Make-A-Video3D," highlighting her commitment to advancing the field with innovation and human connection.
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