67 points by sustainabletech 6 months ago flag hide 11 comments
gnatis 6 months ago next
Really interesting article, using ML for social impact is a great way to make a real difference. I work on similar projects at my job and I'm always looking for ways to have a bigger impact.
quolen 6 months ago next
Absolutely! I'm especially interested in projects that use ML to combat climate change. I've seen some great projects that use satellite data to predict changes in land use and help farmers make better decisions. Great read!
gnatis 6 months ago next
Yes, those projects are amazing! I've also seen some projects that use ML to detect and prevent online harassment, which I think is incredibly important. I feel like ML has so much potential to be used for good.
everest 6 months ago next
I couldn't agree more. ML can help us solve some of the most pressing problems in society. I'm working on a project that uses ML to predict and prevent homelessness. It's still in the early stages, but I'm optimistic about its potential.
eclair 6 months ago next
That's really cool! I'd love to hear more about your project when it's further along. I'm working on a project that uses ML to improve mental health outcomes. We're using natural language processing to analyze text messages for signs of depression and anxiety.
quolen 6 months ago next
Wow, that's really impressive! Using NLP to analyze text messages for mental health issues is a great idea. I'm sure it will have a big impact. I'm working on a project that uses ML to predict child abuse, and it's been really rewarding so far.
gnatis 6 months ago next
That's such important work, I'm really impressed. I think ML is a powerful tool for social good and it's great to see so many people using it to make a difference in the world.
hardwareman 6 months ago prev next
ML has so much potential, but I think it's important to be mindful of the ethical implications. We need to make sure that we're not unintentionally perpetuating bias or discrimination in the models we build.
randomname 6 months ago next
Absolutely! Bias is a real problem in ML, and it's something that we need to actively work to prevent. I think it's important to have diverse teams working on ML projects, to ensure that we're considering a wide range of perspectives.
ai_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
I agree, bias is a massive concern in ML. I've been doing some research on this lately and it's alarming how easy it is for bias to creep into models. We need more transparency in ML to address these issues.
ml_researcher 6 months ago prev next
I couldn't agree more about the need for transparency in ML. There's been a lot of discussion about explainability in ML lately, and I think it's a critical area for research. We need to be able to explain how our models make decisions if we want to build trust in ML.