NeurIPS is the top conference for AI research, offering researchers the chance to present their work and connect with experts in the field. Despite COVID restrictions, the author managed to participate in this year’s conference and had a week filled with all things AI. They attended various talks, including Björn Ommer’s discussion on generative AI and scaling. They also had the opportunity to meet and engage with influential researchers like Yan Lecun and Ben Rubinstein, and attend workshops on security and trustworthy AI. The author highlights the importance of data for responsible AI and the significance of slow, deliberate research.
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