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Columbia Engineering @columbiaseas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Recent news is full of warnings that AI's rapid progress could end very badly. In a new Q&A, Computer Science faculty Vishal Misra, Vice Dean of Computing and AI, and Suman Jana, Associate Professor, dissect the recent AI panic, urging calm and transparency. bit.ly/3T7t79g

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Columbia Engineering @columbiaseas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Columbia University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to establish NSCORE — a five-year, $20 million hub uniting biologists and computer scientists to understand how plants and animals build resilience. @datascicolumbia.bsky.social bit.ly/4h1KDUh

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#ColumbiaAI News: @columbiauniversity.bsky.social experts Vishal Misra and Suman Jana “urge calm and preparedness” amid AI panic. Read the full interview via @columbiaseas.bsky.social ⤵️ www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/c...

Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Today we welcome the 21st president of Columbia University, Jennifer L. Mnookin. As she becomes part of our community, join her for a look at Columbia’s spirit of discovery. Read President Mnookin's message: president.columbia.edu/news/first-d…

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A First Day Message From President Jennifer L. Mnookin | Office of the President

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Hedges was the keynote at @datascicolumbia.bsky.social's DAX 2026, where he made the case for putting consumers at the center of innovation. Learn how your org can connect w/ innovative approaches around AI via DSI's new Industry Catalyst Network: industry.datascience.columbia.edu/engage/catal...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

In his latest article for Open Banker, Bob Hedges argues that banking executives need to fully understand the challenges that agentic AI poses for retail banking and for whom the agent works (the consumer!). Read it here: openbanker.beehiiv.com/p/whodoesthe...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#ColumbiaAI News: A new report from the @columbiaigp.bsky.social Technology & Democracy Initiative examines the "AI Slop" phenomenon and how AI-generated content is reshaping the information ecosystem. Read the full report here: igp.sipa.columbia.edu/sites/igp/fi...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"Open source models are very capable, and the ability to charge a big premium for AI is going to diminish." DSI Member and @columbiaseas.bsky.social Vice Dean of Computing and AI @vishalmisra.bsky.social weighs in for @wsj.com on the emerging AI price wars: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-...

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The AI Price War Is Here, Piling Pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic

Startups and tech giants alike are mixing and matching AI models to avoid the premium prices charged by industry leaders

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to DSI member, Dr. @elhamazizi.bsky.social, for being selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award. This recognizes her as one of the nation's most promising young leaders in oncology and cancer research. Read more: cancerdynamics.columbia.edu/news/elham-a...

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The big week is here! 🦁 Celebrate our graduates with us this week by streaming the ceremonies live ⤵️ 🎓 May 18 at 5:15 pm ET, Columbia Engineer Class Day: vimeo.com/event/5890332 🎓 May 20 at 10:30 am ET, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social Commencement: commencement.columbia.edu/content/webc...

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The MSDS Capstone program lets students apply their data science skills to real-world projects with industry affiliates or @columbiauniversity.bsky.social faculty Students exhibited their Spring 2026 Capstone projects this week, which tackled everything from post-endoscopy care to fraud detection 🙌

The Lancet @thelancet.com · 08/05/2026

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Scientific literature depends on the integrity of its references. In a new research letter, authors present the findings of a reference-integrity audit of 2.5 million biomedical papers. Read this & more in our latest issue: spkl.io/63325A7eXP

Cover of The Lancet's May 9, 2026 issue. Quote on cover reads: "[An]...audit of 2.5 million biomedical papers spanning 3 years, show[ed] that fabricated references are embedded in the peer-reviewed literature at scale, and that the rate of fabrication is accelerating."

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This figure illustrates how the monthly rate of fake citations per 10,000 papers in PubMed Central, has changed from January 2023 to February 2026. Starting in mid-2024, there was a sharp increase, reaching approximately 57 fake citations per 10,000 by early 2026. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

AI is transforming how businesses operate & raising the bar for MBAs. Columbia Business School is exploring how students can build AI fluency & prep for jobs that don't exist yet Q&A with Prof Brett House & Associate Dean for Career Management Gracy Sarkissian: business.columbia.edu/insights/AI-...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Traditional complexity theory can’t accommodate problems with quantum inputs & outputs. DSI Core Member @henryyuen.bsky.social is now leading an effort to develop a new “fully quantum” theory to solve this. Read more in @quantamagazine.bsky.social: www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-comple...

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A New Complexity Theory for the Quantum Age | Quanta Magazine

Henry Yuen is developing a new mathematical language to describe problems whose inputs and outputs aren’t ordinary numbers.

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

These 24 promising new projects gave a unique glimpse at what the next phase of AI-enabled problem-solving is going to look like: www.daxnyc.ai/agenda/innov...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Some of the problems addressed during the DAX Innovation Expo: ➡️ The often overlooked mental health crisis among athletes ➡️ Assess the level of pain in lab rats ➡️ Doing taxes ➡️ Improving care for patients with diabetes ➡️ Tracking climate change risks at the hyper-local level

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

DAX 2026 concluded with an Innovation Expo featuring the latest research from several of Columbia's labs as well as AI focused startups emerging from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

DSI Core Member Qiang Du and DSI Members Keren Bergman & Tim Roughgarden have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Congrats to these DSI members & their impactful contributions to their scientific fields All new Academy Members elected in 2026: www.amacad.org/new-members-...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Rossi highlighted that developing a clear ethical culture towards AI development throughout your company is key to building more effective, efficient, and higher-value businesses. Read more about the Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026): industry.datascience.columbia.edu/DAX/conference

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

IBM’s Francesca Rossi joined DAX 2026 for a fireside chat with DSI’s Garud Iyengar focused on responsible AI. One key insight from the conversation: companies that devote more resources and people to responsible tech are also more successful.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

At DAX 2026, Bob Hedges, Retired Global Chief Data Officer at Visa made the case for putting consumers back at the center of innovation. Read more about the Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026): industry.datascience.columbia.edu/DAX/conference

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Rather than treating ethical considerations as an afterthought, developing a clear ethical culture towards AI development throughout your company is key to building more effective, efficient, and higher-value businesses. More about DAX 2026: industry.datascience.columbia.edu/DAX/conference

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

At DAX 2026, IBM Fellow & Global Leader for Responsible AI & AI Governance Francesca Rossi joined DSI Avenassians Director Garud Iyengar for a fireside chat Rossi emphasized that responsible AI development is not just a "good thing" for companies to do, but a core requirement for long-term success

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Thank you to Bob for delivering such an insightful and high-energy talk to kick off our first-ever annual Data Science and AI Exchange. Read more about DAX 2026: industry.datascience.columbia.edu/DAX/conference

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

In his keynote at DAX 2026, Bob Hedges made the case for putting consumers back at the center of innovation, and recognizing that it can be better business for companies to think about how to add value for consumers, not extract value from them.

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

LIVE 🔴 A @columbiaigp.bsky.social Spotlight Interview with Secretary Jacob Lew and IBM’s Arvind Krishna. Part of @columbiasipa.bsky.social & @newyorkfed.org’s conference on cyber risk to financial stability. youtube.com/live/k2s9dCl... @datascicolumbia.bsky.social

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2026 State-of-the-Field Conference on Cyber Risk to Financial Stability

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It was a fitting message to launch DAX 2026, before we dove into the opportunities and challenges of deploying AI responsibly. Read more about the event: industry.datascience.columbia.edu/DAX/conference

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

@columbiauniversity.bsky.social Provost Angela V. Olinto opened this year’s Data Science & AI Exchange (DAX 2026) with a timely reminder that AI is no longer defined to a single domain, it's shaping every sector–the key question is not about what AI can do, but how its benefits can be broadly shared

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

And thank you to all those who presented their cutting-edge projects, demonstrations, and research during our Innovation Expo. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing key insights from the event and the top industry voices who joined us on stage - stay tuned.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The first-ever Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) has just concluded at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. It’s been a full day of riveting discussions about the challenges and opportunities in responsible AI. Thank you to the leaders from industry, academia, and government joined us.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

From governance and explainability to privacy, safety, and the ethics of emerging AI systems, this event connects cutting-edge research with strategic insight. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing key takeaways from the event and the top industry voices who are joining us on stage - stay tuned.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) is underway at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. Leaders from industry, academia, and government are here today for a dialogue on the real challenges and opportunities in responsible AI.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) is about to begin at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social! Leaders from industry, academia, and government will join us today to unpack a key question: How do we ensure AI is responsible, trustworthy, and beneficial for all?

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#ColumbiaAI: Watch @columbiaigp.bsky.social, @columbiasipa.bsky.social & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's event from this week, Safeguarding Freedom and Democracy in the Age of AI

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Led by DSI member @henryyuen.bsky.social, a new multi-university grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) will examine whether larger quantum operations could reduce errors and make future quantum computers more practical. More: datascience.columbia.edu/news/2026/tr...

The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to IBM's Francesca Rossi, who was recognized in @aimagazine.bsky.social's Top 100 Women in AI 2026 On April 14, Francesca will be joining us at the Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX 2026) for a fireside chat on responsible AI with Garud Iyengar Register here: dax2026.eventbrite.com

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#ColumbiaAI News: Can AI understand literature? @columbiauniversity.bsky.social researchers are testing the ability of LLMs to interpret nuance, hidden meaning, and nonlinear storytelling. Read more: www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/c...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#ColumbiaAI News: On March 10, researchers from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social &@stonybrooku.bsky.social spoke on Capitol Hill about emerging quantum technologies—and the importance of federal support for the American universities driving the field forward news.columbia.edu/news/columbi...

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Columbia Makes the Case for Quantum on Capitol Hill

Universities will be critical to keeping America at the forefront of this rapidly advancing field, says research panel.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

How do we build AI systems people can trust? It starts with how we protect data. Join us at the Data Science and AI Exchange (DAX) for a critical conversation on Privacy & Security in the age of responsible AI. 📅 April 14, 2026 👉 Register to join the conversation: dax2026.eventbrite.com

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

#ColumbiaAI News: The Age of Extraction with Tim Wu ▶️ The Columbia Law professor discusses his new book and explains how tech platforms extract wealth, paving the way for a rise in autocracy. Watch: www.law.columbia.edu/news/archive...

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The Age of Extraction With Tim Wu

Watch: The Columbia Law professor discusses his new book and explains how tech platforms extract wealth, paving the way for a rise in autocracy.

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

@columbiauniversity.bsky.social Faculty & Researchers 📣 Are you working with complex data? Our data science students can help unlock new insights in your research - across all disciplines! Apply for the Campus Connections Program: datascience.columbia.edu/engage/campu...

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

To mark its 50th anniversary, Mathematics of Operations Research (MOR), selected 50 landmark papers highlighting advances in the field over five decades. Garud Iyengar, Avanessians Director of @datascicolumbia.bsky.social, was among those recognized for his 2005 paper, "Robust Dynamic Programming"

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The Data Science Institute at Columbia University @datascicolumbia.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ColumbiaAI: A new interdisciplinary project investigates art images & artificial intelligence Art Images & AI: Latent Space Interpretability, Art History & the Law is led by Noam M. Elcott & Kathleen McKeown & is funded by a @datascicolumbia.bsky.social seed grant news.columbia.edu/news/interdi...

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An Interdisciplinary Project Investigates Art Images and AI

How is style encoded within the “black box” of deep neural networks?