AI and Elections: A Conversation with Secretary Steve Simon of Minnesota
After the 2020 United States presidential election, there were widespread claims that the election was unfair, insecure, and in some instances, outright stolen. This outcry put election officials unde...
28 Jun 202439min
Future Shock: Grappling With the Generative AI Revolution
This month we take some time to talk in depth about what exactly generative AI is, what it can do, and what it can’t do. In this special episode, derived from a webinar titled "Future Shock: Grappling...
31 Mai 202451min
ChatGPT in the Classroom: Breeding More Cheaters or Better Learners?
Teaching the next generation of scholars has never been an easy task, but the recent boom of generative AI has introduced a new set of problems and opportunities for educators at all levels. This mont...
25 Apr 202434min
Polling for 2024 U.S. Election: What Should Voters Look for and Trust?
As the U.S. approaches another presidential election, many of us are contemplating our beliefs, staying informed about election news, and at times, questioning the integrity of the voting polls. This ...
28 Mar 202429min
What Does AI Buy Us or Cost Us? Views From the Financial Industry
The financial industry has a rich history of leveraging data for predictive purposes. From hedge funds employing regression analysis to fine-tune portfolios to individuals utilizing summary statistics...
23 Feb 202439min
In God We Trust: Everyone Else Must Bring Data or Liberty
After the positive reception to our first listener question episode featuring co-host Xiao-Li Meng last August, we decided to start the new year with an exclusive interview with one of our most esteem...
18 Jan 202432min
Celebrating Holidays and Milestones of HDSR
The HDSR podcast team wishes you happy holidays and a wonderful new year! We're grateful for the continued support and enthusiasm from you, our listeners and readers. We invite you to listen to our sp...
22 Des 20231min
Policing the Predictive Policing: The Promises and Perils of AI Technologies
In recent years, police departments nationwide have increasingly embraced data and AI tools to enhance their crime prevention, investigation, and conviction efforts. These technologies range from imag...
30 Nov 202341min
