David Lemayian Blog
The Monty Hall problem is a probability puzzle based on a game show scenario. But it has surprising applications in project management. A new World Bank study shows how mid-course adjustments can lead to better project outcomes.
Whether you're building a house or running a business, you can't just hope things turns out right. You have to be there, every day, checking the progress, making sure the materials are right, and the work is done well.
The United Nations High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence report on global governance of AI, outlining concerns and recommending solutions for the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
A comparative analysis of the draft Information And Communications Technology Authority Bill, 2024, against the April 2024 draft and the current 2013 Presidential Order that constituted the ICT Authority. The article also reflects on the proposed accreditation of ICT service providers in the draft bill.
While heavily US leaning, here are some takeaways on Kenya (and Africa) from the AI Index Report 2024 released by Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).
In the first of a six part paper, we have developed a framework through which we will be contributing to the discussions and perspectives of Africans to the design, development , and governance of Artificial Intelligence in Africa. This includes Data & Data Systems, Infrastructure, Talent, and Market.
The convergence of AI and e-commerce presents a transformative opportunity for Kenya and East Africa as a whole. By embracing AI-driven innovation, countries in the region can unlock new sources of economic growth, drive job creation, and enhance competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Neema Iyer and David Lemayian discuss the evolution of Civic Tech in Africa and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Revisiting IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad's visionary leadership principles - a timely reflection on values of humility, empowerment, cost-efficiency, and service that still steer the company today.
ChatGPT's name refers to the AI architecture powering it - Generative Pre-trained Transformer. The 'Generative' indicates its ability to produce new text, while 'Pre-trained' means it has learned foundations from vast datasets. 'Transformer' refers to the type of neural network that excel at contextual relationships in text, allowing ChatGPT's human-like responses.
I would have liked to present you with a smorgasbord of data from my life in 2023 instead I have a few words, a few pictures, and a few lists. I hope you enjoy them.
The 2023 Government AI Readiness Index evaluates and ranks the readiness of governments worldwide for the implementation and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in public services. This is an analytical summary of the report, with a focus on North America and Western Europe.
Google is not a tech company. Google is an advertising company that uses technology to corner and dominate the ad market.
Analyzing RLHF's role in mitigating AI bias, historical context, and the societal implications of AI ethics.
The Pontiac Ice Cream Problem
Exploring the crucial decision non-profits face: to build or buy software. Dive into the pros, cons, and a unique hybrid solution.
How does one accurately measure software development productivity? A study at Microsoft took a stab at surfacing insights from self-reported measures.
CTO positions can seem confusing in different organisations. Here are four general models observed based on Tom Berray’s 2002 framework
This blog was orignally published on the Citizen Lab blog
Important decisions about your life are being made by artificial intelligence — and the algorithms could be biased against you.